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In today’s episode, I am interviewing Birgit Anich. Birgit is the CEO and Creative Director of BA Staging & Interiors. Birgit was raised in Austria and has also studied in Italy, Paris, and New York. After obtaining her second Master’s Degree and working in the market research field, she combined her analytical skills and her creative side to start her company.
Birgit has over 11 years of experience helping her clients achieve success through beautifully designed spaces. She and her team have received over 45 industry awards, including some of the most prestigious in the industry, and have helped sell over 1,200 properties with a combined value of over $1 billion. Birgit is an industry leader and national speaker and serves on the Executive Leadership for HSRA.
Her work has been seen on numerous networks and in several magazines. Birgit is dedicated to educating professionals on staging, real estate, and lifestyle. Her other passions include painting and photography. Her work can be seen in numerous projects and is available to purchase.
You can find Birgit on Instagram @Ba_staging_interiors or visit her at bastaginginteriors.com
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In today’s episode, I am interviewing Lindsey Childs.
Lindsey is a creative visionary, started her design career by accident. Specializing in residential remodels and custom draperies, Navy & Gray Designs is located in Macon, GA, providing design services to the surrounding area and throughout the Southeast.
When she isn’t creating a new space or managing a project, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her two children, hosting dinner parties, and visiting with friends on her front porch. She is also an advocate for offering trade education to students as they decide on a career path.
practical tips for preparing your house to sell in any market what buyers are looking for (it's definitely NOT what they already have)how to navigate renovations under COVID circumstances
Tune in to learn:You can find Lindsay on Instagram @navyandgraydesigns or visit her at www.navyandgraydesigns.com
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In today’s episode, I am interviewing Jessica Litman, known as “The Organized Mama” and recognized by People.com as an “organizing and DIY expert”. Jessica has been encouraging families to embrace their homes by teaching them how to incorporate fun-and-easy home organizational habits that every family member can do. Her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Parents Magazine, and The Boston Globe.
You can find Jessica on Instagram @theorganizedmamas or visit her at theorganizedmama.com
Tips for organizing various spaces in your homeOrganizing for functionality v. aestheticsHow to customize spaces to be child-friendlyHow to organize your home when preparing it to sell Packing tips for your move
Tune in to learn:If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
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In today’s episode, I am interviewing Adriana Martinez.
Adriana is a Minnesota-based Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty. She’s a Certified International Property and Luxury Real Estate Specialist, The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate ProfessionalsTwin Cities Marketing Director, member of NAR and the SPAAR Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. Adriana is Creative and very Passionate about her work, community, and clients. Her previous background was in IT and the airline industry, Studied Cybernetic Engineering and Computer Sciences at La Salle University, and she was a member of the Tae Kwon Do Olympic team in México. She and her husband love to travel around the world documenting memories with film and drone photography.
You can find Adriana on Facebook at AwesomeDreamHomesTeam or visit her at awesomedreamhomes.cbintouch.com/
What attracts Buyers to specific propertiesStrategies for getting the best offer for your houseMindset shifts for winning the real estate game in 2021
Tune in to learn:If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
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In today’s episode, I am interviewing Cathy Lee Cibelli. Cathy Lee is the owner of C.L. Designs Home Staging in the East Bay area in Northern California. She is an active RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) member, an affiliate member of Women’s Council of Realtors, and the Contra Costa Association of Realtors. Cathy Lee served as RESA’s CA State President 2015-2020. She was the founder and Past President of the East Bay/ San Francisco Chapter of the International Home Staging Professionals, enjoys mentoring new stagers, and is dedicated to the powerful techniques of staging homes. Cathy Lee creates space, color, and clutter-free homes that can sell faster and for more money in today’s market.
Home staging best practicesImportant DOs and DON'Ts that can help or hurt your home saleHow to prepare your house to sell to get TOP DOLLAR even if you don't want to make any updates to your property
Tune in to learn:You can find Cathy Lee on Instagram @cathy_lee_cibelli or visit her at cldesignservices.com
If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience. -
In today’s episode, I interview Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company in Los Angeles. NorthStar Moving is the fastest-growing privately held company and is the go-to mover for A-List celebrities, The Getty, and other movers and shakers. They have been featured in Elle Décor, The Hollywood Reporter, The Robb Report, Fortune Magazine, and more. She has single-handedly crushed the dim view consumers once held about the moving industry. Laura coined the phrase “eco-luxury moving services” and is changing the way we move by selling the red carpet treatment. Honored with more awards for service than any other moving company, Laura has broken the long-held notion of moving and storage as burly men doing one job – lifting heavy things.
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innovative moving and packing tips how to minimize the stress of packing high-end moving concierge services you didn’t know you needed, and so much more.If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
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In this episode of the Home Selling series on the Behind the Renovation Podcast, I am interviewing Shashank Shekhar, loan officer and CEO of Arcus Lending. Shashank has been named the #4 broker in the country. With a 2020 production of $364 million, Shashank has continuously raised industry standards. In addition to being on the cover of National Mortgage Professional magazine, he is an Amazon bestselling author, is frequently quoted by national media, and has been the keynote speaker at major conferences around the country. He is also the creator of MLO Master Class, a leading training platform for loan officers.
You can find Shashank on Instagram @shashank.redemption or visit arcuslending.comIf you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
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In today’s episode,I am interviewing Shannon Kaye who is the Color Marketing Manager for Kelly Moore Paint. We discuss all things paint and the biggest roadblock homeowners have around choosing paint colors for their homes. We dive into how to choose colors when selling a home and living in a home. Tune in to learn about different paint sheens and mistakes to avoid with touch-up paint, secrets behind the color of the year, color trends, and so much more.
As an entrepreneur and independent artist for most of her career, Shannon has enjoyed opportunities to create DIY paint, color, and design marketing content for the Home Improvement industry through a variety of platforms. As an independent artist, Shannon built Finishing Touches, a thriving decorative finishes, and wall design business. In 2006, Shannon was scouted to host Fresh Coat, a makeover show on DIY Network, which led to several hosting opportunities and special appearances on national television.
As Color Marketing Manager at Kelly-Moore Paints she helped create their first e-commerce platform, www.kellymooreshop.com, and continue to build their online presence by art directing, writing articles, creating product and color content, and working to develop consumer-focused color tool products.
You can find Shannon on Instagram @shannonkayecolor or visit her at shannonkaye.com You can also find Kelly Moore Paint @kellymoorepaint or visit their new e-commerce site at KellyMooreshop.com or the parent site at KellyMoore.com
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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathryn Weber who is the publisher of the online feng shui newsletter, The Red Lotus Letter. Kathryn Weber is trained in classical Chinese feng shui and has over 23 years of feng shui application, practice, and professional consultation. Her newspaper column, Living Space, was syndicated nationally by the Chicago Tribune, and she had three feng shui jewelry lines on Home Shopping Network. She has been quoted in Reader's Digest, the LA Times, and Realtor.com. Katie's emphasis is always based on the practical and real-world application of feng shui that blends easily with today's homes and lifestyles.
You can find Katie on Instagram @fengshuikatie or visit her at redlotusletter.com. Be sure to grab her free report.
If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
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If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
In today’s episode, I am interviewing Jennie Norris, Professional Home Stager based in Denver, Colorado. Jennie is the Chairwoman of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP), the world's largest home staging trade association and President & CEO of Stagedhomes.com, educating real estate agents and stagers worldwide. Jennie also owns and operates Sensational Home Staging serving the greater Denver region. Since 2002, she and her teams have staged over 5,800 properties for sale and over $3 Billion in real estate. From developing curriculum, mentoring colleagues, providing leadership to thousands of home staging and real estate industry professionals, Jennie is dedicated to advancing the standards of home staging and the valuable services we provide. She is a marketing and social media guru, best-selling author, and contributor to Inman News, NAR Magazine, and RIS Media. Jennie currently lives in Littleton, CO with her husband of 34 years, and is a mother to four grown children.
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If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience.
In today’s episode, I am interviewing Mike Bui who is currently President & CEO of EQ1 Real Estate, a boutique real estate brokerage in San Jose, California. Under Mike's leadership, the firm has grown from a team of 6 Realtors in 2013 to a team of 30 Realtors. The company was awarded the prestigious Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US in 2018 and 2019. The co holds the #9 spot on the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Top Real Estate Firms list and is ranked at #23 for Top San Jose Companies by Inc.com.
When not in the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 kids and their Labradoodle.
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Welcome to the Home Selling Success series. In today’s episode, I’m sharing an interview I did with my clients, Andrew and Patricia Galligan whom I’ve been working with for over 5 years. We were discussing the family home that they were in the process of selling and I also interviewed their Realtor about her expectations vs. reality on their property. I think you’ll find their responses very informative.
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>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Free eBook to learn how to AVOID costly mistakes on your home renovation projects
>>Shop for Your Home
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In today’s episode, I'm sharing my tips for creating a proper workspace for adults and learning space for kids to thrive while sheltering in place.
Have a dedicated space to work and learn in Have a proper desk to work onHave a comfortable chair to sit atMake sure to have proper lightingMake sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet Have your supplies on hand - from a printer to writing utensils, etc.Incorporate some good habits for a more successful day every dayFollowing these tips and following good habits will make sheltering in place a little easier for everyone.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Shop for Your Home
>>Your Desk Space Survival Kit
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>> YouTube
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In today’s episode, I will be walking you through The Renovation Planner™ and explain why I created this product and how to use this to design and manage your home renovation.
The Renovation Planner™ was inspired by my nearly 2 decades of experience in home renovation projects. know that managing a renovation project can be daunting. There are a lot of moving parts and lots of things that can easily fall through the cracks. That’s why, I took everything I know about renovating, basically everything I do for my clients every day and created a powerful resource so that whether you’re a homeowner refreshing your bathroom or a professional responsible for a major home remodel you won’t forget anything. The Renovation Planner™ puts the power in your hands to get your remodel completed on time and on budget. It’s packed with useful tools and a simple, but effective calendar tracking system so that you will be well prepared to meet every need throughout the entire process and I’ll walk you through what that process is.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>The Renovation Planner™ Budget Templates
>>The Renovation Planner™ Digital Partner
>>The Renovation Planner™ Bundle
>>Ep 007: Who's Who On the Home Renovation Team
>>Ep 004: Common Renovation Mistakes Homeowners Make that Land them in Renovation Purgatory
>>Shop for Your Home
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>> YouTube
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On today's episode, we have two very special guests who, as we say, renovated and lived to tell about it.
Megan Gillespie is a mama to an almost 2-year-old and a Real Estate Agent in the Olympia WA area. She is a co-host of the Boss Ladies and Babies podcast with her bestie where they talk about breaking the motherhood mold and balancing it all. She’s been married to her handy hubby for almost 5 years and they love to work on home projects together. She designs and he does the work. It sounds like a great partnership to me!
Our other guest is Mikki Flaherty who is a mama of 2, wife of almost a decade, and a small business owner. She and her husband are renovating their fixer-upper, which is no small feat with 2 young children. She’s the other co-host of the Boss ladies and babies podcast and today, the two BFFs are switching things up. Instead of sharing their journey through motherhood and building their businesses, they’re sharing their home improvement stories with us.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Megan Gillespie @KeepingItRealEstate360
>>Mikki Flaherty @FixerupsandSippycups
>>@BossLadiesandBabies Podcast
>>Shop for Your Home
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In light of current events, I was thinking about how race has played a part in my business. In today's episode, I discuss how I used to get calls from Realtors requesting that I stage a house for a Chinese Buyer. I know how to stage a house, but how do you stage a house specifically for a Chinese buyer? There’s really no way to do that. What you want to do is design to attract the right demographic of buyers, not ethnicity because if you’re designing for ethnicity, it’s really all based on stereotypes and that’s not right and won’t work. Design for resale based on the type of property and the price point because the listing price will determine the level of finishes you should incorporate into the home. Although you don't design for a specific ethnic background, there are practices that have been incorporated into real estate such as Feng Shui that should definitely be taken into consideration.
Listen to today's episode to learn about why focusing on creating value and the aspirational lifestyle that we all want in a home is the goal rather than considering ethnicity in the design.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Shop for Your Home
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>> YouTube
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In today's episode, I talk you through Who's Who on the Home Renovation Team. You will be amazed by the number of different people that can and will be involved in your home renovation project. This is because no one person is skilled in all aspects of the project. Everyone in the construction industry has an area of expertise. Just like in medicine where there are many specialties such as oncology, pediatrics, or cardiology, the same is true in the construction industry. There are many “handy” folks who know a lot about various aspects of construction, but there are occasions when a true specialist would be advisable or required.
Listen to today's episode to find out who the Players are on Your Home Renovation Team. There are the usual suspects in a typical home renovation project such as a General Contractor, Electrician, or Plumber and there are many other specialty Trades that are used for very specific projects.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Shop for Your Home
>>Episode 4: 6 Common Renovation Mistakes Homeowners Make that Land them in Renovation Purgatory
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>> YouTube
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We are into the 9th week of shelter in place here in California. The State of California just lifted the ban on construction last week, so the City offices have reopened and inspections are back on the calendars. But, everything is not back to business as usual just yet.
The biggest challenge, beyond getting inspections to move forward with renovation projects, is getting materials. Choices are limited as many businesses were closed for many weeks. All retail stores were closed. Some are starting to reopen and some are available on an appointment-only basis. Many were and still are only available on a delivery basis to limit interaction at their establishment.
So, in today's episode, I'm sharing my top resources for shopping for your home renovation during this coronavirus pandemic. Listen to this episode to learn more.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Shop for Your Home
>>Sign Up for Rakuten (formerly eBates)
>>How to Save Money Online Shopping Video
>>Honey
>>Amazon.com
>>Overstock.com
>>LampsPlus.com
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>> YouTube
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In today’s episode, I'm talking you through 10 Easy Ways to Update Your Home for Resale. I am currently in the midst of renovating a condo for resale and it's been 8 weeks since my initial inspections were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic taking over the world. Lucky for me, California just lifted the ban on construction so I was finally able to schedule the rough inspections (yay!). It's timely that I share my top tips to Update Your Home for Resale, especially since the real estate market is so tentative at this time.
Listen to this episode to learn about these top updates and upgrades to help you sell your property quickly and for top dollar.
Paint Update LightingReplace appliances Replace old tile countertop with solid surface countertopReplace bathroom faucets and shower fixtures Replace kitchen faucetReplace light switches, outlets and coversReplace flooring and keep number of flooring changes to a minimumClean, clean, cleanHome StagingLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Episode 2 - How to Compile a Preliminary Home Renovation Budget
>>Shop for Your Home
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In today’s episode, I'm talking you through 6 Common Renovation Mistakes Homeowners Make that Land them in Renovation Purgatory. Renovation purgatory is that "temporary" timeframe when your renovation is stalled for weeks, months, sometimes years. Trust me, it's not the place to be. Listen to this episode to learn how to avoid the following mistakes:
Mistake #1 - Not Making Decisions
Mistake # 2 - Not Having a Plan
Mistake #3 - Not having materials on site
Mistake #4 - Not having a dedicated Project Manager overseeing the Renovation
Mistake #5 - Expecting to complete the renovation without regular communications with your Construction Team/Trades
Mistake #6 - Not Hiring the Right Team
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Today’s episode is brought to you by The Renovation Planner™, a physical planner with an amazing framework created to guide you through the home renovation process from start to finish. If you want to learn MORE about how you can plan and manage your home renovation project successfully, click here!>>The Renovation Planner™
>>Episode 2 - How to Compile a Preliminary Home Renovation Budget
>>Episode 3 - Home Renovation from Two Perspectives - Homeowner and Top Producing Realtor with Michelle Kim
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