Does your listing belong on Ellen?

I haven’t watched Ellen in a very long time, but every once in a while I’ll see some of her videos circulating on Facebook or Google Plus. It always makes me laugh. On the flip side, these are actually homes for sale. That part really bothers me. Could home staging help these listings? Pour yourself…

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Should I replace my carpet, or offer an allowance?

When selling your Chicago area home, you may be wondering if you should replace your worn our carpeting, or offer an allowance for the new homeowners to pick their own. Generally speaking there is only one right answer. If you want to maximize your equity, you must replace it. I know that we’ll have some…

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Chicago Home Staging: Discussing White Glove Clean

Our team of Chicago Home Staging professionals usually begins the list of recommendations for selling your home with, “Home should be white glove clean.” If you, as a home seller, do nothing else, this advice must be at the top of your list. White glove clean is more than looking good Sometimes sellers are offended…

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Goodbye wallpaper. Hello Fabulous! A home staging makeover.

Home staging doesn’t have to be expensive, but sometimes it does involve a small investment on the part of the homeowner. Small changes can make dramatic differences. A few hundred dollars in updates can generate thousands of dollars in higher listing and offer prices. Perception is everything and home buyers rarely see the potential in…

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