Wayfair employees reportedly plan walkout over furniture for border camps

A letter purporting to be from Wayfair employees that was widely circulating on Twitter Tuesday — and which was shared by @wayfairwalkout — further alleged that the company supplied $200,000 worth of bedding to a BCFS facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas… Continue reading

Light it up! 6 tips to make your home staging shine

Although furniture layouts and paint colors get a lot of attention in the staging process, one essential element is a home’s lighting. To ensure your clients have everything lit to perfection, here are six glow-related tips for any home stager. Continue reading

7 open house pointers that’ll get you more traffic

In a busy market full of smart consumers, you only have a short window to grab buyers’ attention and get them into your open house. Here are some crucial tips for getting buyers in the door and keeping them long enough to fall in love with the home. Continue reading

A survival guide for sellers living in a fully staged home

Living in a fully staged house that must be ready on command for a showing is perhaps the least attractive part of the selling process. If you find your sellers are struggling to cope with living in a home that’s staged and actively being shown, heed t… Continue reading

How to create an unforgettable showing experience for buyers

Here are a few ways to make sure your listing is an unforgettable showing experience for potential buyers, one that’ll stand out in the sea of inventory and stay on buyers’ minds.  Continue reading

Fresh design ideas for staging a home in spring

Interior Marketing Group Founder and CEO Cheryl Eisen and Co-Staging Director Christina Slater offer some simple-to-implement tips for staging contemporary, yet warm environments. Continue reading

How the right lighting can get buyers in the mood (for a home)

Real estate agents could take a cue from Cupid, and learn how to set the mood for home buying using a simple, but effective lighting plan. Continue reading

Just stop! 7 things agents need to change immediately

Real estate agents need to redefine their value proposition in today’s market. Here are seven things they can do to revamp the way they approach business. Continue reading

10 steps for creating a smooth ‘sale’ for your sellers

Many sellers have not sold a home in a while, if ever, and the process is a bit different today than it was a decade ago. We use these 10 steps to put our sellers at ease in what could be a very stressful transaction. Continue reading