Seward Alaska home staging | Mary Ann Benoit-Northern Lights Home Staging and Design

Dear Real Estate Agent, Don’t be Scared

When it comes to home staging, you may be scared it will cost too much, you will offend your client by recommending it and possibly lose the listing. You may be worried it will take too long and you want to get the home listed as soon as possible. You also may be scared to recommend it and that it may not work. OK, all kidding aside, you may not be "scared", but maybe apprehensive or you are just not convinced it is the way to go. Please consider the following.

When it comes to home staging, you may be scared it will cost too much, you will offend your client by recommending it and possibly lose the listing. You may be worried it will take too long and you want to get the home listed as soon as possible. You also may be scared to… Continue reading Dear Real Estate Agent, Don’t be Scared

Selling Your Fixer-Upper: Tips to Sell Fast and For More

In a recent article, Buying a Fixer-Upper: Tips for First-Time Home buyers by guest blogger Ray Flynn of the DIYGuys, we learned how to manage the buying process for a “fixer upper”, where to buy, setting a budget, what repair or design projects to tackle first, and creating curb appeal. We considered whether to stay or… Continue reading Selling Your Fixer-Upper: Tips to Sell Fast and For More

My Top Ten Home Staging Tips

Here are my top ten home staging tips to help you appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers so you can sell fast and for the price you want. Get a Home Staging Consultation with a Professional Home Stager First, get an “objective” idea of how buyers may view your house. We all… Continue reading My Top Ten Home Staging Tips

How NOT to Sell Your House in Seven Easy Steps

Online, in another state, far, far away, I saw this listing for a house for sale. It is the perfect example of how not to sell your house! If you don’t want to sell fast or for more, follow this advice! Make sure every room is so cluttered with objects and décor that buyers are… Continue reading How NOT to Sell Your House in Seven Easy Steps

My Life as a Home Stager

Mary Ann Benoit- President of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design

Ever wondered what life as a home stager is like? How I Became a Home Stager Many years ago I got a degree in Interior Design, and although I used it on some jobs and always loved it, my life took a different path and I became a wildlife biologist. Three years ago, I decided… Continue reading My Life as a Home Stager

How much does home staging cost and who pays for it?

How much does it cost is usually the first question I get from home sellers! A better question might be can home staging help me sell faster and for more! Think of home staging as an investment, rather than a cost. Home Staging is an Investment. Which House Would You Rather Buy? Before Home Staging… Continue reading How much does home staging cost and who pays for it?

What is the Cheapest Way to Successfully Stage Your House? Get a Home Staging Consultation

How Much Does it Cost? Usually the first question I get when a home owner or realtor calls about home staging is “How much does it cost?” To get the best possible results from home staging, it is worth spending the money to hire a professional home stager with experience and great reviews. See my… Continue reading What is the Cheapest Way to Successfully Stage Your House? Get a Home Staging Consultation

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

Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More

Sell Your House in any Market Fast and For More with Home Staging

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

My Top 10 Home Staging Tips

When I do consultations with people getting ready to sell, there are some issues I see regularly. Here is some of my top ten home staging tips I give most people to help them sell fast and for more money. Clean– Make it spotless! Particularly kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom. No time? Hire a professional. A… Continue reading My Top 10 Home Staging Tips