Tough love home staging advice: what sellers need to do, not want to hear

Episode 329 In this episode, we’re diving into the hard truths about home staging that home sellers need to hear—but may not want to. From decluttering your beloved collections to making updates you’ve been avoiding, this is the no-nonsense discussion to staging your home for a successful sale. We’ll share practical tips, real-life examples, and the mindset shift you need to transform your space into a buyer’s dream. If you’re serious about selling your home quickly and for top dollar, this episode is a must-listen! Mentioned in this episode: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at ⁠⁠www.bit.ly/startstagingnow⁠⁠   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP⁠⁠ Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF⁠⁠ Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today ⁠⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/⁠⁠   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: ⁠⁠www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com⁠⁠ READ MY BLOG POSTS ⁠⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/⁠⁠ Keywords tough love, homesellers, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open houses

Episode 329 As a home stager, I have to keep a budget in mind for my clients. I love to find bargains and I can find them in certain home stores. My favorites are Ross and TJ Maxx. Here are 5 things I can get on a budget to help stage a house and sell it faster. Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at ⁠⁠⁠www.bit.ly/startstagingnow⁠⁠⁠   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP⁠⁠⁠ Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF⁠⁠⁠ Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today ⁠⁠⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/⁠⁠⁠   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: ⁠⁠⁠www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com⁠⁠⁠ READ MY BLOG POSTS ⁠⁠⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/⁠⁠⁠ Keywords: Ross, TJMaxx, home stager, budget tips, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open houses

Episode 328 In this episode, we’re diving into the power of positive affirmations to help you stay confident, focused, and motivated during the home-selling process. Selling a home can feel overwhelming at times, but with the right mindset, you can attract the perfect buyers and achieve your goals. So grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s explore some uplifting affirmations to guide you through this home-selling journey. Check out my Black Friday deals Nov 25-29 only! https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/blackfridaydeals2024/ You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/ Keywords Positive affirmation, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open house

Episode 327 Selling your home soon and need to hide some of that clutter? Let me share some clever home staging tips and tricks on how I hide clutter in plain site and where you can stash things in this episode. Plus hang out to the end where I share my moving tip of the week. Mentioned in this episode: Home Staging Squad membership https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/blackfridaydeals2024/ You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at ⁠www.bit.ly/startstagingnow⁠   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP⁠ Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF⁠ Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today ⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/⁠   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: ⁠www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com⁠ READ MY BLOG POSTS ⁠https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/⁠ Keywords clutter, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open houses

Episode 326 Looking forward to some Black Friday deals? I'm so excited to share what I will be offering my home sellers and realtors to help them sell their homes faster. Listen in to the five daily Black Friday Deals you can preview early so that you can move into your next home. Mentioned in this episode: Black Friday Deals https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/blackfridaydeals2024/ You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/ Keywords Black Friday, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open houses

Episode 325 Home improvement projects can be a hassle, but doing the RIGHT ones is especially important before selling a house. As a home seller, you don't want to spend money on the wrong projects and not get your return on investment when you sell your home. In this episode, I share the top home improvements you should do as recommended by home professionals so you get your money back and sell your home quickly. Mentioned in this episode https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2023-profile-of-home-staging-03-30-2023.pdf 10 Home Improvement Projects That Actually Don’t Pay Off And Ones To Do Instead You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/ Keywords Home improvement projects, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open house

Episode 324 As we get ready to stage our houses to sell, parents often wonder how much effort they need to put into staging their kid's bedroom? Are they important? How much do we need to do? Let's get into some home staging and buyer's facts to help us solve the dilemma and where to focus your staging efforts. Mentioned in this episode: NAR 2023 Profile of Home Staging https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2023-profile-of-home-staging-03-30-2023.pdf NAR 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2023-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers-highlights-11-13-2023.pdf My Black Friday deals blackfridaydeals2024 | Blue Diamond Staging & Design My Etsy shop, Willowbrookprintable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow   Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/   Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com LISTEN TO MY PODCAST www.bit.ly/creativehomepodcast READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/ Keywords kids bedroom, home staging tips, home seller tips, diy home staging tips, how to stage your own home, real estate styling, preparing for open houses

Episode 323. If you are selling your home soon, there are a number of professionals like real estate agents, photographers and mortgage lenders who make the selling process as smooth as possible. But who do you listen to when it comes to home staging advice? People who have done it before or an expert? You might like: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do’s and don’ts playlist ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) ➤ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/ Connect with us: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com LISTEN TO MY PODCAST www.bit.ly/creativehomepodcast READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/

Episode 322. The front porch is the first area home buyers will see when they come to an open house or showing. Make that front porch shine and avoid these home staging mistakes when putting your home on the real estate market. Mentioned in this episode: How to Start Staging Your Home Now Guide (free) www.bit.ly/startstagingnow You might like: Home Staging Do’s and Don’ts playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HUY81lSHdLlMNTVXzbBEP Pre-home staging playlist (for newbies) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eRbuyhnDctg3JgyRriGwF Connect with me: FB: /bluediamondstaginganddesign IG: /bluediamondstaginganddesign PIN: /bluediamondstaginanddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com LISTEN TO MY PODCAST www.bit.ly/creativehomepodcast READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/ Keywords front porch staging, real estate styling, preparing for open houses, home staging tips, home seller tips

Episode 321. Wall art decor can be a personal decision and reflects your personality. But when it comes time to decorate your home to sell, we need to tone down some of that wall art. Some wall art can be trendy and then quickly make your home look outdated. Learn what three wall decor items can make your home look outdated that I recommend removing when selling your home. Mentioned in the episode: Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow   30-day Home Staging Challenge https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/homestagingchallenge2024/  Keywords Home staging tips, outdated wall art, home seller tips, diy home home staging tips, how to stage your own home