Staging for a Quick Sale I was asked by Alaska Home Magazine to write an article for their “Ask the Expert” column on Staging for a Quick Sale. Here are some of the key questions and answers from my article which I hope helps you with your home sale! Staging for a quick sale… Continue reading Alaska Home Magazine “Ask the Expert”- Staging for a Quick Sale
Author: Mary Ann Benoit
President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast
Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art
Wildlife Biologist
Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company
Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska
Lover of music, art, dance and animals.
Home Staging Helps Seniors Move on to Their Next Adventure
Home staging helps seniors move on to their next adventure. How? Many of my home staging customers are seniors or mature sellers moving on to the next stage of their life for a variety of reasons, including: Retiring and moving to their dream home or location. Empty nesters downsizing to smaller, more affordable spaces. Moving… Continue reading Home Staging Helps Seniors Move on to Their Next Adventure
4 Housing Options Seniors Should Consider
Here are 4 housing options seniors should consider from my guest blogger, Jim Vogel. Did you know that you don’t necessarily need to purchase a home to downsize as a senior? There are several options to think about – including leasing, renting, and buying. Each option has pros and cons. The most important thing, however, is… Continue reading 4 Housing Options Seniors Should Consider
The Power of Color in Home Staging
Color is a very personal thing. We all have our favorite colors and ones we really don’t like. The colors we surround ourselves with, whether in our homes or the clothes we wear affect our mood and be stimulating, relaxing, inspiring or agitating. Because color can have a strong emotional effect on people, it is… Continue reading The Power of Color in Home Staging
Preparing for your Photo Shoot
Getting professional photos to highlight your for-sale home is critical to helping your listing outshine the competition online and getting buyers to visit your property! Professional photos also help make your vacation rental stand out online and attract your ideal customer. Even with professional photos, it is important to make sure what is in the… Continue reading Preparing for your Photo Shoot
Free Home Staging Workshop-Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More with Home Staging
Join us for a free home staging workshop on March 12, 5:45-6:45 pm at 12*100 Cpffee and Communitas in Anchorage located at 12100 Old Seward Highway. Thinking of selling your house? Stop by for coffee and learn how to sell quickly and for top dollar in any market with home staging. Potentially increase your selling… Continue reading Free Home Staging Workshop-Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More with Home Staging
Northern Lights Home Staging and Design Awarded Best of Houzz 2017
Northern Lights Home Staging and Design of Seward Alaska Awarded Best of Houzz 2017 Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Seward, Alaska, January 17, 2017 – Northern Lights Home Staging and Design of Seward, Alaska has won “Best Of Customer… Continue reading Northern Lights Home Staging and Design Awarded Best of Houzz 2017
Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More
You can sell your house in any market fast and for more with Home Staging. Learn how, why and when home staging works, how much more you can sell your house for, how fast you can expect it to sell, how to find a great home stager and how much it costs. Home staging works… Continue reading Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More
Biography of Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Mary Ann Benoit, provides an award winning, versatile, and unique one-stop shop for premiere Interior Design, Edesign, Color Consulting, Home Staging, Virtual Staging and Vacation Rental Staging for homes and vacation rental properties in south-central Alaska and online nationwide. Customers and colleagues describe her in reviews as “the best at what she does” and her… Continue reading Biography of Mary Ann Benoit, President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Do I need to stage a high end home?
Do you need to stage a high end home? I often get calls from home owners who have put high end homes on the market but they are not selling. After sitting on the market with no offers, they wonder why? So before yet another large price reduction, they wonder if staging will help.… Continue reading Do I need to stage a high end home?