…it is under contract! After I staged the home last week, I learned from the listing agent that the first people to see the home after it was staged put in an offer. Why did staging make such a...
House for Sale A Long Time and Needs An Offer: No Problem
House for Sale A Long Time One of the my most rewarding opportunities as a Home Stager is when I am called in to help you get a listing sold that has been on the market for months or years with no...
Home Staging Brings this Broadmoor Home from Bland to Beauty!
Home Staging Brings this Broadmoor Home from Bland to Beauty! Learn how to take a home from bland to beauty. What do you do when you want to sell a home that is still in good shape, but looks dated...
The Real Estate Secret Sauce: Home Staging! 3 Homes Staged – 3 Homes Under Contract
The Real Estate Secret Sauce What is the Real Estate Secret Sauce? I may be a bit biased, but I believe it is HOME STAGING! Many agents and homeowners know about home staging, but how many truly...
The Power of Pillows – 7 Seconds
The Power of Pillows 7 Seconds - Home Staging Quick Tips
Living Your Purpose Minute
Living Your Purpose Minute An Example from Esther Learn how to live out your purpose through the example of Esther in the Bible. Karen takes us through the difficult choice Esther had to make in a...
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING YOUR HOME MARKETABLE
Your home is quite possibly the biggest asset that you possess, as well as the place you have likely displayed your family memories and personal tastes. It can be difficult to see your home as...
15 SECRETS OF HOME STAGING
The 15 Secrets to Home Staging that will make a huge difference in your home. I read this article and it is great to see how implementing these tips can dramatically change the look of any open...
THE BIG 3 FOR SELLING YOUR HOME
The Big 3 for Selling Your Home As I have spent time with my clients looking for average priced homes over the past couple weeks, I am convinced more than ever that there is a huge difference in the...
THE POWER OF BLACK AND WHITE
When it comes to making a home that is “outdated” look “updated” without an expensive remodel, there is nothing more powerful and effective than incorporating the simplicity of black and white. It...
HOME ON MARKET FOR 124 DAYS, STAGED THE HOME LAST WEEKEND, AND…..
…it is under contract! I learned from the listing agent that the first people to see the home after it was staged put in an offer. Why did staging make such a difference with this home? I believe it...
STAGING AN OUTDATED BATHROOM
Staging an Outdated Bathroom Many homes on the market were built 20 to 30 years ago, and a challenge many realtors face is, “what to do with that outdated bathroom?” The easy answer is to...
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Merry Christmas
Ho Ho Ho and Christmas blessings to you on this lovely Christmas Eve. Hopefully you have finished all your preparations and are settled in for a restful day with family. This year has been filled with shocks, surprises and circumstances outside our frame of...
Fear Not: 21 Days to Peace
What a year 2020 has been! We will each have unique memories and experiences from this year, but we can all agree that God has been faithful. He has been, He is and He always will be faithful. He is continually looking for ways to give us good gifts. The future...
Launch Into Success
Change can be difficult. Moving to the next level of success in your life will invariably require change. Take comfort knowing you are not meant to navigate life alone. 'Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,...
The Blessing of Faith on our Children
The world today is full of constantly conflicting information and opinions are as plentiful as thoughts. Relying on the stability of the Word of God grows more important every day. Your heart must believe the best and trust the Lord to do what He says He will...
Thankful for the Blessing of Faith
You and I have so much to be thankful for. We have been elected to the Faith Hall of Fame recorded in Hebrews 11. You actually have a place among the patriarchs of Bible history. They believed beyond themselves toward the coming righteousness through Jesus Christ. And...
A Life of Principle
The Word of God is clear and gives fair warning in all things. When you walk in the knowledge that God loves you and He is good, you can confidently make decisions based on the principles in His Word. 'Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of...
Sow Your Purpose
As you identify and begin to walk in God’s purpose for your life, remember to keep things simple. Your part is to sow and water where God leads then look for Him to bring the harvest. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth. So...
Ignite Life
God is interested in your success in a big way. He wants to be involved in every area of your life. The Word places great value on writing your vision--for you personally, your marriage/family and your business. Be aware you may have a current vision in one or all of...
Take the Limits Off
Limitations can be placed on you from the outside but more often they come from the inside. Much of what affects your life begins between your ears--in your mind. Learn to see yourself as God sees you and remember the value He places on you. He sent Jesus to pay...
Think on These Things
How can you explain two people in the same situation seeing things completely different? The filter being used to process thoughts and situations has a direct impact on experiences in life. Renewing your mind is not a once and done deal but is an area of constant...