by Christine Rae | Jan 22, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
Certification for a stager is as important as a real estate licence is to an agent. Why? Simply so people know what to expect when hiring a stager. Real estate regulation has been in place for over 100 years but staging is in its infancy, barely two decades old as a...
by Christine Rae | Sep 9, 2019 | Columnists, Featured
The professional integrity and standard business practices of those working in the real estate industry (agents, lawyers, mortgage brokers, banks, title searchers) are understood to be ethical, honest and fair. Real estate professionals are bound by a strict code of...
by Christine Rae | Jun 3, 2019 | Columnists
Why would I want to put money into a house that I am selling? This is the most frequently asked question that professional stagers field. On the surface you can certainly understand why the question is raised repeatedly. There are many reasons to support the process...
by Christine Rae | Apr 10, 2018 | Guest Columns
Staging properties is often thought of as a service for sellers. But there is another aspect to consider, and that is how staging helps real estate agents – their career, reputation and income. An article by David Fleming, a broker with Bosley Real Estate David...
by Christine Rae | May 10, 2017 | Guest Columns
1. I can’t afford to stage! In today’s market, you can’t afford not to stage! Every seller we talk to wants to get the most for the property when selling, so to not capitalize on the opportunity to maximize your equity return is short sighted. Buyers want “move-in...
