 I've spent many blogging words on the subject of getting a home on the market and ready to show. In 2003 and 2004, it almost didn't matter, as homes sold as fast as they were listed. Today is a whole different story; average isn't good enough as buyers are looking for homes in great condition and "showhouse ready".
I met Jo Wood of Showhouse Ready, through my business networking group, the Rose City Chapter of BNI. Showhouse Ready is an interior decorating & design studio located on Route 12 in Gales Ferry. While the studio might look small from the outside, here is where Jo offers a full range of window treatments including window shades, blinds and shutters plus custom-made draperies and hardware. She also offers several lines of custom made furniture, re-upholstery services, paint color consulting, room and space planning and yes, home staging. Jo has over 25 years of experience in the fields of interior decorating, design and fine art. For 10 years she was a designer with Ethan Allen Home Interiors. This position gave her wide exposure to a variety and range of homes in Eastern CT, from small to large, traditional and contemporary. She has worked on all types of homes from small beach cottages and modest retirement condominiums, to multi-million dollar homes. She likes to pride herself on the fact that she can work within any budget and strives to get her clients the most for their money without sacrificing customer service and personal attention. Jo is new to the world of blogging but I've convinced her that a new voice on my Eastern CT Real Estate Blog would be welcomed by my readers. Jo will be joining Elise Hanks as an occasional guest blogger. Like Elise, I've given Jo a free voice in blog topics. In fact, Jo's first post won't have anything to do with decorating, design or home staging. Watch for it this week! |
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