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Author: Vannessa Rhoades, Three Bears Home Staging
Vannessa Rhoades is a professionally certified home stager, certified expert e-designer, and founder of Three Bears Home Staging in Houston. She is also the author of "Just Right: Easy DIY Home Staging," available on iBooks and Amazon.
How to Gross Out Potential Buyers (and Maybe Some of Your Friends) Without Knowing It
Clearly, "grossed out" is not the vibe you're going for when trying to sell your home. Eliminating the types of things most likely to trigger sensitivities in your potential buyers can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells!
Using Decorative Trays: Tips for Home Sellers
Accessorized table trays are a hot decor trend that looks good in just about any style house. They offer additional storage, come in a variety of styles and textures, and add more dimension and interest to counters, tables, and other surfaces. As a bonus, they're also an amazing staging tool for the home seller who … Continue reading Using Decorative Trays: Tips for Home Sellers
4 “Kiss of Death” Phrases I Hear Home Sellers Use Before They Even List Their House
There are some who are still on the fence about selling. Some who are really out of touch with how the current real estate market operates. And, every once in awhile, a few who leave me wondering why they even called me at all. These clients typically utter at least one of the following "kiss of death" phrases and will invariably sabotage their home sale before they ever get started...
Home Sellers: How to Keep Your House Clean for Showings
Savvy sellers keep dirt and clutter at bay daily so that when a real estate agent calls and wants to show the home, it’s ready to go. Check out our tips to help you get the job done quickly and (hopefully) without losing your marbles:
12 Ways to Keep Your House Smelling Fresh All the Time
The smell of your home makes a huge first impression on visitors — sometimes even more powerfully than design style or cleanliness. The right smell — which is sometimes a lack of smells — gives the impression of cleanliness and comfort, making potential buyers want to linger and explore the possibility of buying your house! … Continue reading 12 Ways to Keep Your House Smelling Fresh All the Time
How to Make Your Home Feel More Relaxing
Our homes should feel like a relaxing oasis away from the chaos and frenzy of the outside world — a peaceful, harmonious place to return to at day’s end. Here are a few tips we recommend to create a warm, welcoming vibe in your home:
Three Bears Home Staging Wins “Best Of Customer Service 2019” on Houzz®
Three Bears Home Staging of Katy, Texas has won “Best Of Customer Service 2019” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 6-year old staging firm was chosen for the fifth year in a row by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million … Continue reading Three Bears Home Staging Wins “Best Of Customer Service 2019” on Houzz®
Home Design Trends for 2019
Home buyers are usually fairly predictable when it comes to what they want in a home: a clean, well-maintained space, lots of storage, rooms that are light and bright, and updated features. While much of home staging revolves around neutralizing strong design choices, it’s also important to give a nod toward current trends when possible and remove items that may feel dated. With that said, here are a few up-and-coming home design trends on the horizon for 2019 (that actually work for home staging, too!).
Create a Cozy, Welcoming Entryway for the Holidays
Having a home that exudes "hygge" -- that safe, cozy feeling that makes you want to come in and snuggle up with a warm, fuzzy blanket and a steaming cup of hot cocoa -- is something most of us strive for during the holiday season.
Whether you're staging to sell or just decorating for your own pleasure, one of the first steps in establishing that welcoming vibe for your home is to create an inviting entryway. This space is literally the first impression people will have of the interior of your house and sets the tone for the rest of the house. And during the holidays, you want visitors, as well as potential buyers, to feel that your house is a place where they can relax, unwind, and feel at home.
