Home Staging PMS

Staging may be the toughest job that I'll ever love!

But when I prepare for a vacant stage, I turn into a staging zombie. Yesterday I completed my fourth vacant stage in four weeks. By now, my children are sick of hearing about what window treatments will go where, the color schemes for the different homes, how lovely the lamp will look on the sofa table... on and on. I get the infamous eye-roll and a less than enthusiastic "WHATEVER."

When I have a vacant stage approaching, I completely go through Staging PMS. Here are the symptoms:

• Irritability: "I cannot find my blue vase in my over-grown inventory!"
• Irrational thoughts: "Sure, I can fit all of this into my van!"
• Mood swings: "Everything is ready. No it's not... I have got to go shopping right now!"
• Compulsiveness: All waking thoughts (and sometimes sleeping ones) are about the project.
• Chocolate Cravings: OK, this one is NOT necessarily staging related.

In the end, everything comes together, the staged homes look beautiful, my husband comes out from hiding, and all is well with the world! ...until my phone rings!

Later, k.

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Well, That Was Interesting...

Working as a home stager for many years, you would be suprised at some of the day-to-day encounters that I face...

Take pet's for example: Home owners LOVE their pets! Buyers, on the other hand, are usually not so fond of the little critters, especially when they leave their calling card on the carpet! *Mental note: do not remove shoes when animals are not house broken. Ok, I'm not ready to leave the pet issue alone just yet... Why is it that large dogs (let me put this delicately) think I have treats for them in my slacks?! I may have to charge extra for the persistant ones.

Let's not forget the other little critters: What is adorable art to one person is just plain graffiti to buyers. Parents who allow their children to "express their creative side" should be prepared to paint the walls before selling. Oil based art supplies may require washing and priming prior to painting. But rest assure... Junior's masterpiece will be well worth the extra work. Maybe in the next house these parents can try offering paper.

Don't get me wrong, I love my job! Every house has its own story; every client offers varying views; every day is a different experience. Good, bad, and (sometimes just plain) ugly, being a home stager is not just what I do, but it is who I am.

Later, k.

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