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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It all started with Maxwell, one of our company Mercedes trucks. We name our fleet, as it helps identify them, plus each one is an important part of our success.For a couple of months the Home Frosting team had the pleasure of working on a beautiful home in Belleair. The home had been on the [...]
The master bedroom is considered to be the 2nd most important room on the staging priority list With the average person sleeping one-third of their lifetime, or 229,961 hours to be exact, it is no surprise that the bedroom plays a critical role in the packaging of the home and the rooms that are staged. [...]
Expect to see a lot of this color next year – 2020 Color of the year Pantone, the global color authority announced the 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. "It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," said Laurie Pressman, the vice president [...]
3 things that can lower a home's selling price Bad photos online (buyers won't even give you a chance, they will go to other homes that present better) A sad curb appeal (home buyers only give the listing one first impression) Dated everything - out-of-style light fixtures, window treatments and home decor can hurt your [...]
Why we give thanks this Thanksgiving. We are so fortunate to live and work in Tampa Bay. The economy is booming, new home construction is strong and home prices continue to rise. In fact, Tampa Bay ranked 11th in a national study on best places to invest in real estate. A recent article on WUSF's [...]
"Before" home staging - this penthouse had little buyer love. As home stagers, we often get asked, what are the best improvement investments to make to help sell a luxury penthouse? A recent story When this penthouse was first listed it had few showings, no real buyer interest, and no offers. The frustrated Clearwater home [...]
Yikes! This is not an uncommon challenge Realtors have to manage through once they get a new listing. The home looks great, the seller has agreed to the right price and the location could not be better. But, wait it’s hard to get past that awful stinky odor. Nasty odors can come from pets, lack [...]