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Subject	Date Asked
Staging resources	12/17/2009
Q: I have a fairly good knowledge of staging - we plan on renting a storage unit to store extra ... A: If you feel 3 pieces of country furniture are too much I would eliminate one of pieces and put that ...
Utitlies	9/19/2009
Q: I have a question about utilities: I want to save the most money from it: I live in an apartment of ... A: 1. I am not sure by what you mean "make it $90 a month". If you mean spend only $90 a month on ...
Utitlies	9/18/2009
Q: I have a question about utilities: I want to save the most money from it: I live in an apartment of ... A: Luckily I am somewhat of an environmentalist so I have many suggestions for you. 1. ...
Staging	7/2/2009
Q: Good Afternoon Tina, my husband and I built our house 4 years ago and are ready to sell and build ... A: It might be worth doing granite countertops in the bathrooms. Any kind of solid surface stone would ...
Staging	6/30/2009
Q: Good Afternoon Tina, my husband and I built our house 4 years ago and are ready to sell and build ... A: The rooms you should focus on are the bathrooms and the kitchen. Make sure your paint colors are ...
Maximize impact without spending much	6/27/2009
Q: I'm in a situation where the mortgage on my condo is very close to what I think I can get for it ... A: I am in Leesburg VA so not too far from Bethesda. The kitchen sounds very nice. It's nice to have ...
Maximize impact without spending much	6/26/2009
Q: I'm in a situation where the mortgage on my condo is very close to what I think I can get for it ... A: The best rooms to spend money in is the bathrooms and the kitchen. Make sure all your lighting ...
repairs and upgrades before selling	5/18/2009
Q: What should I consider when deciding to replace (sliding glass) doors and other repairs (dry wall, ... A: good for you for rehabbing your house before you sell. This will give you more money in the long ...
How Do You Get A Staging Certification	9/24/2008
Q: My wife lives in Florida and she is extremely good decorating. She even had done some work ... A: When I attended the staging conference last year, I learned that Florida and California were the ...
what color to paint	9/21/2008
Q: we are first time home owners in Las Vegas. While we are not looking to sell our house in the near ... A: I don't think cork flooring will turn buyers away especially if it doesn't stand out in any way. In ...
Finished Basement Paneling	6/13/2008
Q: We are in the process of selling a 33yr old Townhouse in Virginia and the original owner finished ... A: Is the paneling painted? If not, this would be a good way to update the walls. I agree with your ...
moble home	5/12/2008
Q: I want to sell my Mobile home. This is why. my Fiance asked me to buy a Home with her 4yrs ago. I ... A: I am not sure what your home looks like, but in general, do the following: 1) Make sure that you ...
Question on Home Staging	4/30/2008
Q: My husband and I are moving into a home built in 2000 and we want to get it re-painted. I'd like to ... A: Whatever you do, don't paint the walls white!!! This is absolutely boring and would not showcase ...
buying from ryan homes	2/3/2008
Q: we are considering buying a new home from ryan homes. can I give them an offer lower than asked ... A: I would advise you to talk to a Realtor or a real estate lawyer...but if your area is like most in ...
House Inspection	10/2/2007
Q: I purchase a house from a realitor that was a foreclosure from Fannie Mae. I was not allowed to ... A: I think if they are not allowing an inspection of pipes or electrical then there has to be something ...
House Inspection	10/1/2007
Q: I purchase a house from a realitor that was a foreclosure from Fannie Mae. I was not allowed to ... A: The house does not have to be inspected to be sold. However, Fannie Mae may be selling the house as ...
Staging before sale	9/28/2007
Q: I'm stuck with 2 mortgages since I could not sell my house. Please help me out !!! I'm listed my ... A: Where is the house? How is the housing market? What are comparable/similar houses in your ...
Raising Value	8/21/2007
Q: I just purchased a home that does not have any parking. You have to park on the street. There is no ... A: If you are in a sellers market, anything that would allow the house to match or exceed the ...

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Tina Clarke

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Expertise

I am an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) and I own my own home staging business. Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Homes that are Staged with an ASP Professional Home Stager sell faster and for more money! This is because Staging sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This will then lead to your home selling for the highest possible price in today's market. I can answer questions about getting your home ready to sell, specifically what you need to do to get it sold faster and for more money. I can assist with arranging furniture, arranging accessories, decluttering and cleaning tips, choosing the right paint colors, selecting furniture to rent for vacant homes, how to update your home when it is outdated and out of style etc...I can not answer questions about contracts on buying/selling house or legal issues that a Realtor would have to answer.

Experience

I am a professional home stager or Accredited Staging Professional (ASP). I am located in the Northern Virginia Area, I have staged numerous homes and I have instructed homeowners on how to stage their homes. You can view my website at www.stagedhomes.com

Education/Credentials
I have a Masters in Public Administration and I am a Accredited Staging Professional (ASP).

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