Suzanne Bennett, owner of Sold By Design, is thrilled to announce a recent partnership with Jennifer O'Brien, a certified feng shui consultant. Together, the two bring a unique team approach to the Real Estate Home Staging & Redesign industry in Pinellas County.
In fusing their strengths, knowledge, and skills together, they have been able to provide assistance to homeowners on many different levels. Homeowners are very eager to receive much needed help during what can be a frustrating & discouraging time with selling in today's market. The renewed energy and success that they've seen transpire is both exciting & rewarding.
This recent testimonial provides insight to the success of their efforts:
Received 3/9/09 from Sarah E, St. Petersburg Homeowner
"Our home was lingering on the market for four months. We had one actual showing and three cancelled showings in that time period. It was so frustrating. It was at that point, when I asked Suzanne and Jennifer to take a look at our home on Realtor.com to see if they had any suggestions to help it show better. They came to our home and transformed our living spaces to convey an aesthetically pleasing layout using the ancient Feng Shui philosophy. What a difference it has made! Suzanne then came over and took beautiful photos and created an amazing video tour of our home. Within a week of Suzanne & Jennifer's consultations, we had four showings in one week. The feedback we have received about our home has been wonderful and positive. I am confident that they have transformed our home from the last on house-hunters' lists, to the first one they want to look at. We are so pleased with the transformation of our living spaces that we wish we didn't have to move! Suzanne and Jennifer are so pleasant to work with and have such an intimate knowledge of design and Feng Shui that I would recommend them to anyone who needed to sell their house. I would also recommend them to someone who just wanted a consultation on how to make their living space a tranquil, aesthetically pleasing and healthy home."
The most recent update is the homeowner received an offer on her home on 3/28/09 and is currently under contract to close.
While Sold By Design has provided quality services with proven successful results since 2006, we feel the addition of our enhanced services will help suit the increasing needs of our clients in these changing times. With our unique and strong team approach to staging homes to sell, we provide the competitive edge needed in today's real estate market!
Whether you're considering selling your home or have already placed it on the market, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you for a successful sale. Please give us a call to set up an initial consultation and discuss how we can tailor our services to suit your particular needs. 727.542.3705
The St. Petersburg Times recently ran two great articles in its Tampa Bay Homes section. Both articles, "Recycling to Redesign" (by Judy Stark) and "Home Design You Can Live With" (by Tracey Henry), highlighted some really great aspects of Interior Redesign and why it's a more practical option for many homeowners.
With the state of our economy and its impact on budget conscious consumers, many homeowners are looking for a more frugal approach to designing and decorating their homes. By turning to Interior Redesign, homeowners are able to give their homes stylish & decorative transformations at a very affordable price.
Interior Redesign is more economical than traditional Interior Design & Decorating, in that it incorporates using the homeowner's existing furnishings and décor. An Interior Redesigner comes into the home with a fresh perspective, and objectively evaluates each space within the home. Then, by shopping for items throughout the home, the Redesigner creates a whole new look. Most often, homeowners have already purchased great furnishings, accessories, and décor that really reflect their personalities and personal taste. However, the challenge lies with not knowing how to incorporate all of those items together to create the decorative look they're wishing to obtain for their home. An Interior Redesigner can simply use their expertise to help the homeowner put all of the pieces of that puzzle together.
In addition to using what a homeowner already owns, an Interior Redesigner can recommend additional pieces to be purchased that may be needed to help pull a look together, and even personally shop for those pieces if desired. The Interior Redesigner can additionally help with color & paint selections, which can also dramatically enhance a room's decor without spending a lot of money.
People are amazed to see their furnishings and décor used in new and innovative ways. It's not uncommon to hear "I would have never thought to use that table or artwork with that sofa" or "the new furniture arrangement really opens up the room and just feels right". Truly these individuals fall in love with their homes all over again.
Interior Redesign is a great option for you if:
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Suzanne Bennett is the owner of Sold By Design, which provides both Interior Redesign & Real Estate Home Staging services. We have been proudly serving the St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Tampa Bay Area since 2006. For a complete list of our services, please visit our website at www.soldbydesignstaging.com
Creating stylish facelifts for the home...whether you're preparing to sell, or redesigning your own!
Today's events are the Health & Fitness Expo being held at the Sirata Beach Resort until 7:00 p.m. The Expo is followed by a Beach Party & Bonfire---perfect for tonight's chilly weather.
Saturday's events are the 10k, 5k, One Mile, and Family Fun Runs. There is also a Post Race Party on Saturday consisting of live music, food & great prize giveaways.
There is still time to register for Saturday's races during today's Health & Fitness Expo at the Sirata Beach Resort, located at 5300 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach.
Special mention that this year... "The St Pete Beach Classic Goes Green". All products from the event are planned to be recycled...including old running shoes.
For more information about the event, visit http://www.stpetebeachclassic.com/
Florida is an absolute paradise, with a long stretch of the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. In between these two vast bodies is the Intracoastal Waterway, hundreds of lakes, 1,200 miles of sandy beaches and 11,000 miles of rivers...not to mention countless bays, inlets and glades. With so much of the wet stuff around it's no wonder that Florida's residents and visitors are such water sports enthusiasts.~excerpt taken from Coastal Living Magazine; June issu
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I agree that living in Florida is paradise. What I truly enjoy the most is our beautiful beaches along the west coast of Pinellas County. Some of our beaches are so beautiful that they have made Dr. Beach's (aka Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman) list for America's Best Beaches. Caledesi Island ranked #1 on the list for 2008, and North Beach Ft. Desoto had the #1 ranking for 2005. What's even more intriguing is that two other Florida beaches made it on Dr. Beach's top 10 list for 2008. Siesta Beach in Sarasota ranked #3 and Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne ranked #9. To review the complete list, visit Dr Beach's website.
Although I've visited some of the beaches named above, mostly North Beach Ft. DeSoto, most of my beach time is spent along St. Pete Beach & Pass-A-Grille. I've enjoyed many leisurely walks along the shore, as well as some pretty spectacular sunsets. I've also enjoyed many fun times building sandcastles with my children, or boogie boarding in the water with them. I've witnessed some great wildlife along the beach including dolphins; manatees; sting rays leaping out of the water; sea turtle nests; pelicans; and ospreys swooping down to get fresh fish for their dinner.
Another aspect that I've enjoyed about St. Pete Beach & Pass-A-Grille is the increase in attracting water sports enthusiasts. Kiteboarding in particular has become a very popular sport in the area, and recently I've seen quite a few people enjoying Stand Up Paddle Surfing. Kayakers and windsurfers are often seen enjoying the waters out here on the beach, and when weather permits...you can even find local surfers catching some waves.
There is always opportunity for something to do along the beaches...whether you're looking for relaxation, fun, or adventure. If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting St Pete Beach or Pass-A-Grille, I encourage you to put it on 
your list of things to do.
What do you enjoy most about living in Florida?
Where are your favorite spots?
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This post is dedicated to highlighting the positive aspects of living in Florida. Despite whatever market conditions are occurring, it's always a great time to buy in this area!
This year's Pinellas Living Green Expo will be held at the Harborview Center in Downtown Clearwater. The FREE event will take place on Saturday, May 3rd (9-5) & Sunday, May 4th (10-4).
The goal of the Living Green Expo is to "provide real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment. The Expo connects people who are interested in making a positive difference in both their lives and in their communities".
Come out to the event and visit the 100+ vendor booths and take advantage of the opportunity to attend some of the info sessions. Presenters will be sharing valuable information on topics such as Green Building; Energy Conservation; Green Gardening; Wildlife; Organic Foods, Green Transportation, Water Conservation etc...... There will be plenty to do, including activities for children, and all-natural food and beverages to enjoy.
Free Parking is available
Harborview Center is located at 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater, FL
Creating stylish facelifts for the home...whether you're preparing to sell or redesigning your own! Real Estate Home Staging, Interior Redesign, Photography for Marketing
We are a well established Home Staging & Interior Redesign company, providing quality services in the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater & Greater Tampa Bay area.
Whether you're considering selling your house, have already placed your house on the market, or looking to redesign your current home to be a dream home reality....you've come to the right place. Sold By Design offers a multitude of professional services to accommodate your needs.
Real Estate Home Staging:
Our Real Estate Home Staging services enable sellers to reach their full potential in properly preparing their homes for sale.
From our initial evaluation of the home where we identify areas in need of enhancement, to fully executing the necessary steps to get the home in showcase condition, we work diligently to ensure the seller is putting their best foot forward in marketing their home for sale.
Whether you're a homeowner, realtor, investor, or builder...we welcome the opportunity to partner with you for a successful sale!
Our Home Staging Design Plans will assist you in...
CREATING AN IMPACTFUL ON-LINE PRESENCE
Our expertise in both Staging & Photography enables us to capture the home in its best light. Our high quality photos of the home's key selling features will help attract the attention of the 84% of buyers searching for homes on-line.CREATING GREAT CURB APPEAL
We work with the homeowner in creating a great curb appeal presence that will allure buyers into wanting to view the interior of the home.CREATING LASTING FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We carefully select and/or place furnishings, accessories & décor items to help accentuate the home's best features. With our expertise at work, the home will be both visually and emotionally appealing to potential buyers. Buyers will spend more time viewing the warm & inviting space, thus having further opportunity to imagine themselves living there.
From alluring curb appeal to captivating interiors, we'll assist you in ensuring a buyer remembers your home after a long day of house hunting!
Interior Redesign:
Our Interior Redesign services are available for homeowners wishing to give their home a stylish facelift.
With Sold By Design's expertise, we can utilize your existing furnishings & decor in new and innovative ways. The newly transformed spaces will have you falling in love with your home all over again.
Realtors/Brokers: We have a special staging package to offer you. Take advantage of a great opportunity to differentiate yourself and build your reputation for excellence in today's real estate market! Contact us for details.
For detailed information regarding our services, please visit our website: Sold By Design Services
Suzanne is very professional, provides an excellent service and is great to work with! My house looks absolutely beautiful with the staging that was done, and the video tour is top notch; your services are worth every cent. I also very much appreciate Suzanne's flexibility and responsiveness during the staging process. I look forward to working with you again for interior decorating of my new house! Kathy C, Homeowner; Clearwater FL **Vacant Home Staged & had offers within 32 days!! Nov 08 What a difference Suzanne's creative genius made once she staged our property known as the Paradiso, located next to the Isla Del Sol Country Club. Immediately we had a stream of prospects returning with others to show off her talents and within weeks we had offers coming in. Recently we SOLD & closed on our model unit. Thanks Suzanne! Sincerely Patrick Baggiano/ReMax Preferred Realty; St. Pete Beach FL Suzanne and I have worked on many different levels in the staging of my for-sale home. Besides the staging and advice on paint colors, she has met other vendors for me, she has recommended vendors that she feels are worthy of being hired, she and her staff have finished some minor repairs and painting, as well as clean-up for showings. I really don't know what I would do without Suzanne's expertise on all of the above! Paula G, Homeowner; St. Petersburg FL Suzanne gave valuable tips on space planning, wall color, and landscape improvements for curb appeal. We also engaged her to do partial staging. After lingering on the market for four months, the staged home had a full price offer within two weeks! Jessie D, C21 Real Estate; St. Petersburg, FL Suzanne assessed our house when we were trying to sell it and had a lot of constructive suggestions. After agreeing on which ones I wanted done, she proceeded with the removal and storage of furniture that did not show well, some painting, the redesigning of the entire house, the sale of unwanted items, and the rental of furniture that showed better. Suzanne is very easy to work with and was very respectful of my tastes. The quality to price ratio is more than satisfying. Thank You +++ Dr. Julie L, Homeowner; Carrollwood Suzanne, I can't thank you enough for your wonderful suggestions in redesigning my home. I absolutely love the paint colors you chose for my living room and bathrooms. The items you recommended to buy have really made a difference in pulling the look together that I wanted. Thank you! Carol G, Homeowner; St. Petersburg Thank you for all of your hard work in helping me to successfully sell one of my properties. I was discouraged that the newly remodeled home was not selling within the first few months of being listed, and completely amazed that we had a bidding war--above asking price--within two days of you staging the house. Mitch B, Investor; St. Petersburg Thank you so much for your keen insight and professional judgment. Anybody who can't justify spending money on your services needs to wake up and smell the coffee!!! You have been just super to work with and I already feel a sense of peace about a potentially chaotic process!!! Tamsen G, Homeowner; Snell Isle
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