National Open House Weekend – Ready or Not!

Realtors have probably been hearing about this upcoming splash of a blow out weekend for months from their brokers and the National Association of Realtors. Homeowners, maybe not so much. But open your weekend newspapers this Saturday & Sunday and you’ll likely be bombarded with news of the National Open House Weekend. 

The lingering question is simply this: Realtors, are your listings ready? Have they been Decluttered, Organized, Cleaned (of course!) and Staged for sale? If you can truthfully answer with a resounding YES! then BRAVO! If not, then reach for your phone and dial my cell today (410-353-2469) or send me an email before day’s end at stagerbev@gmail.com. Your listing(s) may not be ready for this weekend’s national push, but they can be by next week. And, remember, the cost of my services is a whole lot less than the first price reduction you’ll be asking for!

Homeowners, see above. If your home is currently on the market and you aren’t 100% sure that your home is screaming, “Look no further! I’m the best on the market!” either call me or your Realtor today. A Meet & Greet costs you nothing, zip, zero (except about 30 minutes of your time) and you’ll get my professional opinion on whether we need to be working together. What have you got to lose? Other than perhaps a potential buyer…after spending the better part of the last decade selling residential real estate, I know that when buyers are wowed, they write offers. When they aren’t, they keep looking.

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Simplifying Tip #1

Think like an accountant, CPA or H&R Block Tax Preparer…2012′s 1st Quarter has ended and by mid-April (like between now and, say, the end of next week) know your numbers. If auto mileage is a deduction for you, what was the total mileage driven during the first three months of the year? Now, deduct the personal miles from the total and what’s left is the amount of miles thus far that your tax preparer will need in calculating business miles. (Keeping a $1 pocket calendar handy in your armrest or car door makes it much easier to remember to jot down mileage and trips OR add a reminder to your phone with an alert OR, better yet, write down the mileage each time you fill up with gas.)

~ Beginning Mileage ~ Less Personal Miles = Deductible Business Miles ~

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ORGANIZING THE “GOFFICE” AND BEYOND

Integrated Guest Room and Home Office

Recently I heard the term “Goffice” used in describing a room that doubles as both an Office and a Guest Room.

You may have seen living rooms that double as children’s playrooms, too. This is not unusual, but if left in total chaos it can create additional stress to our already busy lives.

If you’re fortunate to have a “Goffice” in your home, take a look around. Does it look more like a welcomed Valentine’s Day card or a scary Halloween encounter?

If the latter, there is a remedy Continue reading

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2012: The Year To Get Organized

What a great time to proclaim this as The Year To Get Organized. Lots of buzz about it everywhere it seems. There are so many areas of our lives (homes and offices) that need organizing. But where to start?

The better organized a space is, the more clarity of purpose it has.

And it just makes us feel better and breathe easier… Continue reading

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What I Learned From the Tour of Homes in Belfair

As I had hoped and expected, I came away from The Belfair Christmas Tour of Homes in Bluffton filled with the holiday spirit, notepad brimming with fresh decorating ideas, impressions and inspirations that I’ll file away for future use.

In my previous post, I did in fact mention that I’d file an update after the tour and apprise you of my findings. So here – as promised –  are a few highlights from my notes… Continue reading

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Take Control of Your Holiday Clutter

Beautiful as it is here in the Lowcountry, I suspect it’s no different than any other part of the country though when it comes to holiday clutter.

If holiday clutter is predictable, we can at least keep it in check by following some basic rules that will help make your holidays – and your life – less stressful and more enjoyable… Continue reading

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Hilton Head Choral Society Belfair Tour of Homes

Are you as curious as I am when it comes to taking a peek into others’ homes?

Think about it. The outside looks absolutely divine, but what about the inside? As a home stager and professional organizer on Hilton Head Island and surrounding areas, I can hardly wait to walk through each and every home… Continue reading

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Building our Website…

Welcome to Distinctivestagingplus.com – we’re in the process of building our Website.

Meanwhile, if you have any questions, call Bev at 410-353-2469 or email her at bev@distinctivestagingplus.com .

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