What an exciting time ahead for 11 new students who have been dreaming about becoming home stagers!

We have 2 fantastic training homes this week – one has been on the market for awhile but it is not moving so Lois of Lois Interiors is loaning us her gorgeous inventory so we can get this property to a WOW stage. (photos to follow soon).

Our other home is a home makeover for living. A single women has a large townhouse that just needs a lift. She has beautiful furnishings and lots of original art – not necessarily in the right places. Once we are finished she is going to be ecstatic! She has a guest room…that well isn’t too inviting but once we are finished she won’t be able to get rid of her guests!

That’s it for now as I am off to get set up for the new class! 2011 Staging & Redesign dates will be posted soon.

I can’t believe it is already May! The market has picked up so that’s great news. I have been busy finishing my two new ebooks for the DIY seller who wants to get their home ready for selling. These ebooks were created for people who really like to do their own home staging and with the economy being what it is, might want to save themselves some money.

Make no mistake though, the PRES stagers are the best in the business and you may want to start with our professionals and determine what you can do on your own.

Up until May 11th you can purchase Do-It-Yourself Home Staging: Getting Ready for an Open House in 10 Easy Steps for $19.97 and for a Limited Time Only you can receive my mini-ebook on Creating Curb Appeal that Sells! Then the price goes up to $47 still a great bargain – a small investment worth a whole lot more when you sell your house!

Check it out: Do-It-Yourself Home Staging will take you room to room, divulging expert tips and techniques on how to de-clutter, de-personalize and rearrange your home so that it will attract the most prospective buyers. This ebook is a hands-on, economical approach for home staging. It’s so simple, with or without any previous decorating experience, you will be able to follow along easily and achieve exceptional results.

Full of tips, checklists and before-and-after pictures, Do It Yourself Home Staging leaves no room untouched, providing you the most comprehensive plan for getting your home “open house ready” in such a way that saves you time, money and energy!

Happy Selling!

Dana J. Smithers Founder & Creative Director of Sun On My Back Redesigns & PRES Staging Resource Centre will be giving ‘Free’ talks at the following locations.

Learn some of her Top Tips for quick, easy and cost effective home makeovers!
For Selling to start you off, try this mantra: My Home is for Living in, my House is for Selling. You have to start ‘detaching’ from the emotions that you feel about your home, and treat the selling of your house like a business. For many it is their retirement fund!

Topic: Home Makeovers for Living or Selling
Date: Monday March 9th 2009
Time: 7 – 8:45pm
Location: Fraser Valley Regional Library – White Rock Library – 15342 Buena Vista, White Rock BC between Centre and Fir Street on Buena Vista.
Phone: 604-521-2201
Website: www.fvrl.bc.ca
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is required: You must phone to register at 604-541-2201

Topic: Redesigning Your Home for Selling or Living
Date: Saturday April 4th, 2009
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Fraser Valley Regional Library 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley BC
Website: www.fvrl.bc.ca
Phone: 604 514-2855
Cost: FREE
Registration: Is required. Space is limited so please phone 604 514 2855 to register.

Stay tuned for more talks & workshops and her new eBook: Home Staging Made Easy for Do-It-Yourselfers!