In a hot real estate market, buyers usually have to present unconditional offers in order to get the properties they want. But a slower real estate market means that it’s not uncommon for sellers to get offers that are conditional on the sale of the buyer’s current home.
When … Read More →
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) chief economist, Gregory Klump, “Increasingly cautious home buyers and mortgage lenders means that active listings will take longer to sell in 2009 compared to previous years.”
Klump adds, “The … Read More →
You can earn extra money from staging consultations, even if you only have a weekend afternoon to spare. You may never need your nest egg, but knowing it’s there provides peace of mind.
Whether you still have a paying job, work part-time, or you’re a stay-at-home Mom, having … Read More →
If you’re trying to find out everything you can about being in the home staging business, you’ve probably heard of a program guaranteeing employment as a home stager at a rate of $24-$30 per hour.
While that home staging income may sound like a lot if you’re used to earning… Read More →
Home stagers can become a real estate agent’s greatest ally in a slow market.
Agents don’t make any money until a home sells, so they become desperate for their clients’ homes to stand apart from competing properties. And to make it even worse, the longer they carry a listing,… Read More →
If you’re a busy mother searching for a business start up that offers the flexibility you need, a career in home staging would be perfect for you.
You’re in total control of your schedule as a home stager which makes it extremely flexible.
For example, perhaps you only want to … Read More →
Home staging continues to grow in popularity as property prices continue to decline. One of the biggest reasons for this is that home sellers fear they’ll lose their equity when they sell. These homeowners are willing to do whatever it takes to boost the prices they get for their homes.
This… Read More →
With a glut of houses on the real estate market pushing prices downward, buyers have more power in any negotiation. They know the seller needs to sell their house more than they need to buy it. After all, there are plenty of homes to choose from!
On Wednesday, in Part 1 of this two-part blog series,… Read More →
In a slow real estate market, sellers are desperately looking for ways to sell faster and for more money. They need home staging services now more than ever before and it comes down to the simple economic laws of supply and demand.
Here’s how it works:
When demand exceeds supply, prices rise… Read More →
When you aspire to be a successful home stager, drowning in debt is not a good place to be.
You should only borrow money to pay for things that will help you make money.
In other words, borrow only to invest in your success.
You already know that it’s not a good idea to drown yourself in debt, but … Read More →
