How to sell used furniture in Tampa
Selling used furniture is no easy task. As a Tampa home stager and interior designer we consistently get asked from home owners, sellers and Realtors "how do we sell this stuff"? Unfortunately, quality furniture you purchased 20 years ago and paid an arm and five legs for is not a hot buy. Especially if it’s dark, heavy and traditional furniture. Today’s home buyers are investing less in furniture. Many [...]
What turns you off most when interviewing a Realtor survey?
Working with a great Realtor is key when you are buying or selling a home. Even though the Internet provides consumers access to real estate listings, photos and comparative data, there is no replacement for a real estate professional to represent you. As home stagers and interior designers in Tampa, Home Frosting is often asked for Realtor referrals. We do our best to recommend the very best real estate professionals [...]
Listings in Tampa you may not know about
With everything on your plate, you may have missed these fabulous homes. Each have unique features and all are deliciously staged by Home Frosting. So if you have a qualified buyer make sure and show them these properties. Tampa Bay single family homes for sale $1,039,999 – New construction 4627 W Kensington Ave., 5 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,791sq ft, 6,710 sq ft lot Listed by: KEVIN FREEL, 727 [...]
The difference between home decorating and home staging
Home decorating and home staging are not the same. This is a common misconception with home sellers and Realtors who may not have experience working with a home stager. When you understand the two distinctions you are one step closer to finding, and working with, a professional who can best serve your needs and deliver results. Both home staging and home decorating are valuable services with very different objectives. [...]
How to sell the cost of staging to a home seller
Asking a home seller to fork out a few thousand more dollars right before they list their home is never enjoyable. It is not something most Realtors jump at the chance to do, unless they know they will get their client's return on investment. They are already paying you, the Realtor, a percentage of the sale on top of the closing costs and the "must do" repairs. YIKES it all [...]
Home fashion trends-the impact on staging
Normally in April our team of home stagers and interior designers is headed up north to the High Point Furniture Market. The High Point Market is a global gathering of over 100,000 tastemakers and trendsetters in the home furniture and decor industry. Unfortunately, the show this spring was canceled due to the Coronavirus crisis. Home fashion must go on. Thanks to the internet, and our amazing design media and manufacturers, [...]