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7Feb/100

Just Staged! 1666 Kensington, Los Altos 5/3.5 bath

Spacious and Inviting Living Room

Towering heritage pines stand sentry at the entrance to this surprisingly spacious home that artfully blends contrasting styles of Craftsman and Italian modern into an ambiance of refined chic. The vast dimensions of approximately 4,561 square feet, extend throughout the generously sized rooms���from the formal public spaces to the relaxing family room and master suite. Lush nearly 1/2 acre & pool!

Listing Agent:     John W. King   /   Direct: (650) 354-1100

OPEN HOUSE:   Sunday, February 7, 2010 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Source: MLS)

For more info: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Altos/1666-Kensington-Ave-94024/home/1752554

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3Feb/100

10 Steps to a Successful Showing!

10 Steps to a Successful Showing!

****REMEMBER:  BUYERS BUY THROUGH EMOTION.  Make your home FEEL good by keeping in mind all Senses:  Sight / Sound / Smell / Feel

  1. Clean up Bedroom / Bathroom / Kitchens Daily. (including Dusting and Vacuum)
  2. Walk through house to make sure Furniture / Accessories (pillows, rugs, plants, lamps, artwork) are all straightened out and in place (neat)
  3. Turn on ALL lights and lamps…lights make the house seem more inviting and bigger!
  4. Open all curtains and blinds, angle some blinds to re-direct unsightly views.
  5. Make sure the temperature of home is comfortable.  (a couple degrees warmer or colder than it is outside depending on season)
  6. Turn on some music to set the stage!  Light jazz is always a good choice.
  7. Open Windows for at least 30 minutes to "air out" home before showing. 
  8. Potpourri:  Try “Ambrosia”  you can use fragrance reeds too.
  9. EXTERIOR: Garage Closed / Hoses put away / Garbage Cans out of site.
  10. If you have PETS:  Place Bedding and Food Bowls in a discreet location or better yet, in garage or outside.
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27Jan/100

Just Staged! 2490 Parquet Ct., San Jose / 4 bed 2 Bath

This is a beautiful home located on one of Willow Glens desirable tree-lined cul-de-sacs. It is approximately 1,850 Sq Ft. situated on a 6,060 Sq. Ft. Lot. This spacious 4 bedroom/2 bath home comes with many upgrades and shows beautifully. Many unique touches can be found throughout the home demonstrating true pride of ownership. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout add richness to this quality home! Upgraded central air conditioning, dual pane windows, and sliding doors are just some of the wonderful amenities available. A charming tiled entryway leads to the kitchen, dining room, and living room areas. The over sized kitchen offers many upgrades and amazing details including breakfast bar seating, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry. 

OPEN HOUSE:  This Saturday 1/30/10  from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Listing Agent: Shannon Rose / Melissa Haugh - Keller Williams 408-583-3582

For more info:  http://www.trulia.com/property/121617-2490-Parquet Ct-San-Jose-CA-95124 

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26Jan/100

When Planning your New Space, Hire a Stager!

Yup! You can use our Staging Services to help you plan out your New Space too.  Staging is not just for Marketing your Home for Sale, but also for Redesigning your home to Live!  We can help you utililize your current furnishings and accessories like you would never dream of using them.  We can also pick out new paint color, flooring, countertops and cabinetry and coordinate them so that they go well with your style and comfort level.     Keep this in mind even if you are renting.  At least while you are living in your temporary space, you will be able to enjoy a home that is spacious, functional, inviting and YOU!

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19Jan/100

So what is Home Staging?

So what is Home Staging? Home Staging goes beyond cleaning and decorating. Staging is what you do after you have cleaned, painted, made minor repairs and decluttered. It’s about creating a mood. Staging can make your house look bigger, brighter, warmer, more loving and most importantly, staging can make homebuyers want to buy your home.

Homes that sell fast in any given market share 3 similar facts;

  1. They are priced competitively with respect to similar listings.
  2. They show like model homes.
  3. Their agents use powerful and strategic marketing combined with great photos.

In many cases staging your home involves subtle changes. Some cases require the dramatic renovation/repaint of a room but for the majority of circumstances, it is simple placement of furniture, good lighting, soft music playing and general decluttering of walls and counter space. If your home is vacant then it becomes even more important to have it staged. A vacant home is empty and cold while a staged vacant home is much warmer. Your Home Staging professional will have ‘props’ that highlight and focus attention on your home’s greatest features.

If you are going to stage it, do it the right way. Remember that you are investing your hard-earned cash. Using an Accredited Staging Professional is a must. Your home sells faster, it will get a better price and you can move into your next home quicker, taking advantage of this market and low interest rates.

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