It's amazing! We made the news for the third time this year! When we started out over two years ago, home staging was like a dirty word around here! Although it is slow to catch on...there are more and more people (homeowners and Realtors) asking questions about home staging.
We are determined to do our part to make home staging an industry standard. Maybe there is something to that old cliche'...."the squeaky wheel gets the grease." :-)
Here is the link to the latest interview: http://www.cleveland.com/sunherald/communitylife/index.ssf?/base/features-0/122235170651111.xml&coll=4
Thanks for reading!
Teresa
I wrote a blog a couple of months ago about feeling guilty when I cashed my clients check. Here is a brief recap of that blog:
I received my client's check for the monthly rental fees, right on time, as usual. I had recently learned that the homeowners had received an offer on their vacant house after only 52 days on the market. A fraction of the time for my area. However, the offer fell through because the house failed the inspection! At that point, I wasn't sure if I should tell my client that with a significant repair issue, all of the staging in the world wouldn't help sell the property. After blogging about this horrible "emotional" decision, I received a huge amount of support and staging wisdom from my fellow ActiveRainers! I was reminded that it wasn't MY decision to make! I was reminded that vacant homes do NOT sell as quickly and for top dollar! Thanks everybody for the "reality check!"
Well, yesterday was ANOTHER emotional day for Looking Fine by Redesign! It wasn't because we cashed another rental check. It wasn't because our wonderful client paid a lot of money to repair the issues that killed the sale. It was because of this:
AND THIS: 
We DE-STAGED the house because after only 148 DOM it is ......
The new owners take possession of this great "home" on September 30th!!
While this was an emotional rollercoaster ride for the homeowner, Realtor, and Looking Fine by Redesign, it is just another example that staging works! For all you homeowners out there, when at all possible, make those repairs before you put your home on the market! Why not invest a few hundred dollars and have a HOME INSPECTION done so that you and your Realtor know if there are any potential deal breakers? If you live in the home or if it is vacant, remember to consult with a PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGER to ensure that your home shows at full potential and is appealing to the most number of buyers as possible!
Teresa Mills Schremm is a professional home stager, and owner of Looking Fine by Redesign, in North Olmsted, OH. If you are selling your home in the Cleveland, Cuyahoga/Lorain County, OH, call us today for your home staging consultation! Don't put your home on the market without a "polished presentation." Let's get it SOLD...Together! (440) 655-5831 www.LookingFineByRedesign.com
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With passion, integrity, and enthusiasm, Looking Fine by Redesign will transform your home into a buyer's dream! "Let's get it SOLD...Together!"
Creating beautiful spaces is our passion at Looking Fine by Redesign! We love the excitement from our clients when they see the transformation of their home! We specialize in "staging to sell," and "redesigning to live!" Whether you are selling your home, or just looking for a fresh new look, our Design Team would be honored to assist you! "Let's get it SOLD...Together!"
Designations and Affiliations: HSR Certified Professional Home Stager and Redesigner, ASHSR (Chapter President)
Affiliate Member, CABOR and LOCAR
Member North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce
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We understand the importance of property presentation, especially in today's challenging real estate market. At Looking Fine by Redesign, our passion is helping homeowner's achieve their selling goals by offering a variety of home staging services to suit the individual needs of the home and to work within a budget that is comfortable for the homeowner.
We do not sell real estate. Our expertise is knowing what sells real estate! We know that a positive "First Impression" is critical. Did you know that 87% of home buyers are looking on the internet for their next home? The online photos of your home is a buyer's first impression, and therefore, a home must show well even before they walk through the door! Looking Fine by Redesign leaves no stone unturned when it comes to showcasing your home. We use an 8-step "Feel Home" process to prepare and position your home to stand out amid the fierce competition.
Occupied Home Staging Services:
We will use what the Homeowner already has to create an irresistible home that buyers will fall in love with!
Vacant Home Staging:
If the services above do not address your vision, we will be happy to discuss other service options with you. Our vision is to MAKE THEM WANT TO MOVE IN.....NOT MOVE ON!
"All of our expectations were completely exceeded! You were extremely kind and helpful as well as insightful to what a buyer looked at in our home. We will definitely recommend you!" Jeff & Shannon Dennis, Homeowner, Cleveland, OH "Thank you for making this home so warm and inviting. I look forward to working with you in the future!" Patti Seghi, Realtor, RealLiving, Rocky River, OH "AMAZING! You are incredible! Thank you so much!" When Looking Fine asked our client if we met and exceeded her expectations, her response was "above and beyond! I will definitely recommend you!" Mrs. Lindsey B. (anonymity requested), Homeowner, Bay Village, OH "What was suggested was a lot of work, but well worth it! People were very impressed with the changes. Teresa and Gary were very easy to work with! We will definitely recommend you!" Mrs. Kathleen Brewer, Homeowner, Grafton, OH I didn't know a lot about home staging...only what I had seen on HGTV. I was absolutely amazed after Looking Fine by Redesign came in and staged my home. It feels brighter and bigger now! Thank you for a lovely job!" Mrs. J. May, Homeowner, North Ridgeville, OH
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