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Get your odd jobs done featuring Michele Tilley by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Those nagging little jobs around the house can build up especially when you are trying to sell your house. You can't always get to them but I found someone who can.

In this episode, Michele Tilley and I discuss the kinds of odd jobs she can help homeowners to update, refresh or help you move out. We talk about how she got started and the odd jobs she can do for you in the surrounding communities of Moore County, Hoke County, Cumberland County and even Lee County, North Carolina. So if you need someone

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Get your odd jobs done featuring Michele Tilley by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

What is home staging? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Home staging became a part of my world in 2002 when I sold my first home. It was just a way to get the house look nice and presentable to home buyers. So what is home staging? That is exactly what we are going to talk about with home staging myths, what is home staging and what isn't home staging.
What is home staging? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Is home staging fun? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

When I meet someone new and they find out I am a home stager, they get this dreamy look on their face and ask, oh wow, isn't home staging fun? Listen in on what I had to say to this question.
Is home staging fun? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

How long does it take to stage a house? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Home owners may wonder how long it takes to stage a house and I'm here to say it varies on several factors. Join me in this episode to hear my answer. Mentioned in this episode:. Home Staging Society email kasia@bluediamondstaging.com to grab your spot
How long does it take to stage a house? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Do home stagers have their own staging furniture? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

When I meet people and tell them I am a home stager, one of the first questions I get is, do you have your own staging furniture? I think it speaks a lot to the people who understand the importance of home staging. They know that it takes work to get the house ready for pictures and look appealing to buyers. Listen in on my answer to this common question.

Mentioned in this episode: 30 easy tips to sell your home bit.ly/30homesellingtips

Do home stagers have their own staging furniture? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

5 open house tips homeowners need to do to sell your house faster by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

The fall home selling season is upon us and we need to get ready for an open house. There are many things you can do, but I want to share the top 5 tips homeowners need to do. Help your real estate agent out and do these to make a great first impression. Mentioned in this podcast: Instagram www.
5 open house tips homeowners need to do to sell your house faster by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Purple girls room redesign do's and don'ts by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Before you spend a dime on new paint color, listen to what less expensive options you have when redesigning or updating a kids bedroom. Mentioned in this podcast: Top 10 home staging tips to sell your home quickly bit.ly/10homestagingtips.
Purple girls room redesign do's and don'ts by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Questions to ask yourself if you are ready to sell your home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

It's time to get back into the swing of things with work and school and get into that mindset. Moving is a mindset that you need to consider to see if you are really ready to move. Let's go over some questions to ask yourself if you're ready to sell your home.
Questions to ask yourself if you are ready to sell your home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

This is how early you need to hire a home stager by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

There are several ways you can get your house ready to sell and it depends on your schedule. Let's get into how early you need to hire a home stager.
This is how early you need to hire a home stager by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

6 elements to create a luxurious laundry room by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Who doesn't want a beautiful laundry room?

While we may hate the idea of DOING laundry, you may not mind it as much if it LOOKS luxurious, right? Some of you dream of a dedicated space while others just want to hide it all. Let's talk about how to reach your dream of having your own luxurious laundry room.

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Staging snapshot www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot

6 elements to create a luxurious laundry room  by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Home staging benefits in a hot real estate market by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

In this crazy fast real estate market, you may be wondering if you really need to do anything to attract buyers. Do you need to put any effort into cleaning or painting? Staging can help in many ways but you may be surprised in how it can help you get your house sold faster in a cold or hot market. Which is why I think homeowners should hear the benefits to home staging when it comes time to sell your house.

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Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

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Home staging benefits in a hot real estate market by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Using plants to stage your home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

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Using plants to stage your home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Is luxury home staging different than staging other homes? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

If your home is over 4,000 square feet and priced above $500-600K, then it basically qualifies as a luxury home. When it comes to staging a luxury home, is it different than staging a home priced at $300K? Let's go over that in this week's episode.
Is luxury home staging different than staging other homes? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Week 4 International Move [Summer Series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

It's week 4 and the final episode on my international move. This will be the last episode and then we'll be back to staging and home decor episodes.
Week 4 International Move [Summer Series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Week 3 of an International move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Week 3 of our international move! We have some last few things to take care of like cleaning, packing luggage and a new wrinkle in our move. Listen in! Mentioned in this podcast: Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips
Week 3 of an International move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Week 2 of our International Move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

It's week 2 of getting our house ready to move and we have done a lot to get ready for our international move back to the US. Listen in on what issues we ran into and get tips on what you can do to get your house ready.
Week 2 of our International Move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Initial out-processing bumps for an international move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Moving overseas is different than a move from one state to another. Let me share our initial out-processing bumps and walk you through some of the crazy rules and extra steps that we have to go through just to move across the ocean.
Initial out-processing bumps for an international move [Summer series] by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Why is my property not selling? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Is your property not selling and you don't know why? There may be several factors especially since the market is hot. Let's dive into a concern that a homeowner has with her property not selling.

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Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips

$1M houses need staging too https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-home-podcast-home-staging-decorating-tips/id1336337570?mt=2

10 Reasons Why empty houses take longer to sell  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-home-podcast-home-staging-decorating-tips/id1336337570?mt=2 

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Why is my property not selling? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

How much work do I put into my home before selling it? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Updating a condo or a home before selling it can baffle some homeowners. Once you start one room, the rest of the rooms don't look as good. So what is a homeowner to do? Let me share these 2 stories one of a condo owner and the other a homeowner looking to sell in 2 years. Mentioned in this podcast: Top 10 home staging tips bit.ly/top10homestagingtips
How much work do I put into my home before selling it? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

$1M houses need staging too by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

We all dream about living in those million dollar homes. You know the ones with the beautifully manicured lawn, the huge kitchen island, the multiple walk in closets and beautiful blue pool. These luxury homes take a bit of work but did you know that those million dollar houses need to be staged too? You may not think so because they look so beautiful. But take a listen to houses that were staged and those that weren't staged that were listed at $1M.

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$1M houses need staging too by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Are dining rooms needed? Hear what realtors had to say by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

When we lived in our house in VA, we had 2 dining areas: 1 formal dining room and 1 eat in kitchen. Both had full sized tables for our growing family of 5. We didn't normally eat in our formal dining room except for Sundays which I made a rule to do that otherwise it seemed like a waste of space. It didn't matter what the meal was since we normally ate as a family (which nowadays can be difficult to do!). But when we moved to NC and had to build a house, we had to decide whether we wanted to dining areas

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Are dining rooms needed? Hear what realtors had to say by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Adult fairy bedroom decor ideas by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Growing up, I used to LOVE Tinkerbell and her fairy world. There is something about those fairies and magic that makes you feel comfortable and happy. Well, it seems those little girls in us haven't quite grown out of it because there has a been a trend of "fairy bedrooms for adults". Even my graduating senior is looking for decor to bring to her college dorm room and one of the items on her must have list: twinkle lights. So let's get into this trend and talk about what makes a fairy bedroom for adults and

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Adult fairy bedroom decor ideas by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

10 reasons why empty homes take longer to sell by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Recently, a listener asked me about staging an empty house and whether you really need it in this type of market. I shared a few episodes where I discussed staging empty houses, but it really got me thinking that I had not devoted an in depth episode on it. So here it is. Thanks Heidi for your questions! So I'm going to share 10 reasons why empty houses take longer to sell and if you have questions you want me to cover in a podcast episode, let me know via DM on Facebook or Instagram.

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10 reasons why empty homes take longer to sell by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

How to create an easy spring tablescape using your decor by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Spring decor can be fun to bring out and my favorite way to decorate is with a spring tablescape. Mainly because it doesn't take too much effort and you can use things that are around the house already. Some years I find some little treasures to add around the house, but I try to keep them simple and change out the spring tablescape whenever I can. Let me share some ideas on how you can create a simple Spring tablescape for your dining area.

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How to create an easy spring tablescape using your decor by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

5 kids bedroom updates for under $100 by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

My youngest daughter LOVES to change up her room every few months. She is actually very neat and like things set up just so. Do you have a child that does this? Well I am lucky to have one who does this and I'm sure she is a budding creative artist. But one of the things she always asks is, how can I make my room better and grow up with me? I shared those ideas with her and now I'm sharing it with you on this podcast to update a kids bedroom without breaking the bank.

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5 kids bedroom updates for under $100 by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Realtors: signs your homeowner is willing to stage their home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

I have a lot of realtor friends who bend over backward to help homeowners sell their house. They know their market, know what sells and will sometimes help get the house ready. Some real estate agents will take the extra step and help stage a home. Real estate agents know that a staged home sells faster and will help them close on their property listings. But sometimes, homeowners are not willing to stage their home because they are afraid it will cost a lot of money or they just don't need to do it. Today

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Realtors: signs your homeowner is willing to stage their home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

3 mistakes homeowners make in the master bedroom when staging a home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

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3 mistakes homeowners make in the master bedroom when staging a home by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

#202 Interior Home Wall Colors for 2022 by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

Interior Home Color. Some of you LOVE to add color to your home, while others like to keep it neutral. Some of you may be afraid to add color because you don't want to mess it up. But I am here to tell you that I've tried several interior home wall colors in my houses and most of the time I get it right. There are some colors that I get talked into and then regret it, but we can make it work around that color too. Specifically I am changing our bedroom color when we get back to our house in North Carolina.

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#202 Interior Home Wall Colors for 2022 by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

#201 Negotiate these home decor items separately from your home sale price by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

When selling my house in Virginia, I had a strange request from the buyer. They wanted to buy the curtains of my house and wondered if I would sell them. I had never been asked that question before but after talking to my realtor, I figured out a way to do this and make some cash on the side. Listen to what I did when negotiating the sale of my home in this week's episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

4 Most Important Rooms to Stage bit.ly/4importantrooms

#201 Negotiate these home decor items separately from your home sale price by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

#200 Should you move out to sell your home? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips

When it comes time to selling your home, you may wonder if the hassle of doing all the work and then living in it is worth it? It's hard to keep up with the clean house especially if you have little kids (or even big kids) or pets that make it feel impossible to keep up with the "show ready home". Well let's dive into this episode where I talk about whether you should move out of your house to sell it or not.

Mentioned in this podcast: 4 most important rooms to stage

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#200 Should you move out to sell your home? by Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging /Decorating Tips