Well, it's been a while; The holidays, the clients, the kids, the fundraisers, the networking. Glad to be back at it.
I recently went on a listing appointment. The "prospect" asked me if I thought his house should be "Staged." He had his furniture from the '60s, so it seemed appropriate for him if he was buying the home. However, home buyers are often blinded by empty spaces or dated looking seller furniture. As a builder, I think that I have some vision when it comes to looking at a home or property, however, I've found that most people can't "visualize" a home if it isn't laid out in a way that is warm and inviting. To that end, I've been working with a pair of professional STAGERS the past few months; one on a 6000 sq.ft. Victorian in San Francisco and a Condo in San Rafael. Two totally different properties and scope of work. Both have had rave reviews as to their presentation for representation. So, YES, I now recommend a consultation with a STAGER to all my clients. My referral to you this month is BELINDA BEEBE of Organize for Joy in San Rafael. She is a professional Organizer and Stager with a good eye. Some people say she's got two. Contact me for more information or to reach Belinda: Pat Townsley, 415-485-1776 and online at http://www.PTRE.net
