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Blue Diamond Staging & Design owner, Kasia McDaniel, discusses home staging and decorating tips for your home. Plus she provides busy homeowners with an actionable plan to get their home ready for the picture perfect debut for their MLS listing. Learn what you can do to prepare your home and get your home sold faster!
This show is for Mobile Home Park investors who ARE ON THE QUEST higher yields. If you're a savvy investor who is operating, buying and selling mobile home parks, this show is what you've been waiting for. Each episode is packed full of true tales and battle proven tactics from the trenches. With over a decade experience, your host MaxWELL Baker brings you an inside look at buying and selling mobile home communities like you've never seen before.
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#147 Three mistakes homeowners make in the dining room when selling their home
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Kasia sees all sorts of things when staging homes to sell. But when it comes to dining rooms, these are the common mistakes she sees homeowners make. Learn what to avoid doing and what you can do to fix it. And if you need more staging tips, download her FREE staging checklist to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3eqxpAf…
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#153 Local furniture and home decor stores to stage and decorate homes
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Are you new to the Fayetteville/Moore County NC area? After moving into your new home, you probably realized you need to get some more furniture or home decor to make it your own, right? Kasia shares some local spots you can shop at to get your home looking beautiful and has a new list you can download to go shopping yourself. You can download the …
If you have a small bathroom, you wish you could knock out a wall to make it feel better. Some of us don't have that option so here are some tips and tricks on how to make your bathroom feel larger. And if you need decorating help in your new home, Kasia can help you with a decorating consult. Sign up for a complimentary call at https://bluediamond…
If you have an extra room, loft or really big closet, and you don't know what to use it for, you can turn it into a craft room. But what kind of furniture should you have in a craft room? Kasia explains what furniture she has and how she has it organized. And if you need inspirational help on turning your extra space into something else, send Kasia…
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#150 Four things no one wants to tell you when your house is up for sale
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When it comes to selling your home, you may not realize there are certain things that are a turn off for buyers. It can be an uncomfortable topic for some people especially when you are giving feedback directly to a homeowner. Kasia talks about 4 things that no one wants to tell a home seller that will help them sell their home faster. And if you n…
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#149 Three ways to make an open house showing easier on you
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You've done all the work to get your house ready to sell and now you need to show it off for an open house. With the hot real estate market, there are 3 things you can do to make the open house easier on you. Kasia shares 3 things she learned over her course of moving 5 times in 10 years. And if you need help getting your house ready to sell, downl…
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#148 Adapting your home decor for a family member with TBI or autism
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Some of you may have a family member who suffers from a TBI (traumatic brain injury) or autism and your home decor may have to change. Kasia talks about how noise, light and colors can affect them and her personal experience with PTSD. If you need help decorating your home because of this, please email her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com so we can …
Some of you dream of a better and more functional kitchen. Kasia talks about some ideas where you can implement some of those ideas without having to do a whole kitchen renovation. And if you need help coming up with ideas on how to make it your dream kitchen, DM Kasia on Facebook or Instagram (@bluediamondstaginganddesign) or send her an email kas…
Kasia talks about flower gardens and how you can plan your own based on your flower bed locations.
Kasia explains a new way to garden and how it has increased gardening enthusiasts.
Kitchen appliances can come in so many different colors but do they all need to match? Kasia explains what she did when remodeling her kitchen and when she built her house. By the way, Kasia was recently featured in an article in Yahoo! Check it out here https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stage-home-quick-sale-230059683.html And if you need help stagin…
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#142 What you need to know about wood flooring options for your home
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There are many different floor options you can pick for your home but today we discuss wood flooring options. Kasia discusses 4 different types of flooring and choices she made when she picked out flooring for her home. Some flooring is better for investment properties while others are better for resale or allergies. And if you need help getting yo…
If you are building your home, the siding on your home is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Kasia discusses the different types such as wood, vinyl, brick, fiber cement (aka Hardee siding) and stucco. And if you need more decorating or staging tips, take a look at her blog at https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/blog/…
If you are renting a home and can't paint the walls, there are other ways to add color to your home without painting the walls. Kasia explains how and what accessories you can use in your home to get pops of color in an otherwise white or gray home. And if you need help decorating or staging your home, contact her at kasia@bluediamondstaging.com to…
A lot of counties have dumb and prejudiced laws about mobile park homes. But you don’t have to let a stupid law stop you from buying a mobile park community in their county. There are plenty of ways to get around these ordinances. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 3 tricks that will help you get around weird or illegal county laws. Here Are The …
You may not know that Kasia served in the Air Force for almost 10 years. She held the job as an Information Technology Officer and had to move around a lot. Since April is Month of the Military Child, she talks about how the military shaped her life to become a home stager. Plus she also gives a 10% discount in her staging consults to all military …
Home sellers have a lot of questions when it comes time to sell their home. Kasia answers 5 common questions that she and real estate agents get such as painting, counter tops, flooring, garage and staging. And when it comes to staging, you can download my FREE ebook to get your house ready to sell https://bit.ly/3u2QD5X…
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#137 10 best bedroom staging updates based on how much time you have
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Kasia is proud to say she was featured in realtor.com in an article about 10 best bedroom home improvement projects based on how much time you have. You can read it here https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/best-bedroom-improvement-projects-based-on-how-much-time-you-have/ She shares what 10 things you can update in a bedroom to get your…
Do you have an extra room that you just don't know how to use it? Maybe it's a spare bedroom or a small awkward room. Kasia shares all the different types of rooms you can turn that unused space into. Join the 5 Day Decluttering To Stage My Home Challenge! All you have to do is join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/152651070008301 …
Have you heard of strip washing? It's a way to really get your sheets clean if you have hard water, use a mild soap or just want to make sure your laundry is really clean. Kasia talks about what you need to do to strip wash your sheets. #laundrystripping
Some of you have had to revert to building a home because there aren't enough houses up for sale but that means you have to find the acreage now. What do you look for? Kasia shares what they did when they built their home and how they found their property before buying it.
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#133 How traveling inspires my decorating and staging skills
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Traveling can be limiting now with COVID, but when you travel to new places, the colors and architecture can inspire you to try something new in your home. You can virtually travel just by looking up places to stay in Airbnb or booking.com and look at the pictures of the homes you could stay in. This will give you insight as to how different rooms …
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#132 How to pick a home builder to build your dream home
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Kasia had to go through the process of building her dream home in 2016. She shares the questions she asked home builders before selecting the one. If you are building your home, make sure you ask these questions before you build. And if you are stressing over the clutter in your home, Kasia is holding a 5 Day Decluttering to Stage Your Home Challen…
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#131 Staging helped this family sell their home after sitting on the market for months
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Kasia received a glowing testimonial from a family whose house sat on the market for months. Listen to what changes were made to make this home more marketable to get this home sold. If you need staging advice for 1 room or a whole house, check out her webpage bleudiamondstaginganddesign.com
In this episode, Kasia shares how she was able to customize her kids closets with shelving kits that grow with them. Plus you can also customize your master closet when building your home. You don't have to go with what the builder uses. Use that budget to customize your closet and hire out someone from Tailored Living in Raleigh like we did. Or yo…
When it comes to selling your home, there are certain smells you want to avoid having in your home. Kasia talks about these 4 smells to avoid especially right before a showing because they can turn off buyers. Speaking of turning off buyers, Kasia is going to hold a 5 Day Decluttering to Stage Your Home Challenge in April. She will hold it in her H…
When it comes to selling your home, buyers want to see a move-in ready home. But as a home seller, you don't want to spend too much money on a house you no longer want, right? So Kasia shares 5 things that date your home that you can change to help update it. And if you haven't sold a home in the last 10-20 years, she has a free ebook you can downl…
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#127 Three no cost things aging seniors can do to sell their home faster
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An aging parent may not be able to keep up with the maintenance of their home and may need to downsize or move into an assisted care facility. Adult children may have to face this challenge with their aging parents to help them sell their home. So Kasia shares 3 no cost things aging seniors can do to help sell their home and make it more enticing t…
The weather is getting warmer and we tend to want to sit outdoors and enjoy some peace and quiet. If you could pick an ideal outdoor living space, what would be in it? A screened in porch, pool, place to watch movies, a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen? There are so many things to think about to include flooring, lighting and privacy. Kasia helped a c…
A lot of you are getting ready to move, sold your house (yay!) and have the moving company scheduled. Are you ready for the move? Let me share my experiences and how they can help you get ready for moving day. If you are moving to Moore County, NC and need help finding daycare for your kids, Partners for Children and Families is a great (and free) …
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#124 Five things you should never have in your bedroom when selling your home
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Bedrooms tend to gather clutter and these are the top 5 things I see in a bedroom when I'm staging it for clients. So if you want to get your house ready to sell, look around and see if you have these items in your bedroom. Speaking of clutter, Kasia is working on a 5 day decluttering challenge to help you get your house ready to sell. So be on the…
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#123 Four things to consider when choosing a dining room chandelier
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Dining rooms can be formal or less formal depending on your style. And there are a few things to consider when picking a new one for your space. Kasia discusses the height you need to hang the chandelier, the bulbs, the shape and the style.
Kasia talks about using stools for your kitchen island. She discusses the pros and cons along with color, height and support. Kasia is also introducing a new product called the Staging Toolkit. It is an ebook with diagrams on how to stage an entryway, office, bedroom, mantle, coffee table and more. You can find the link to this new digital Staging …
Some bathrooms may be limited on storage space. Kasia talks about the different kids of storage you can use in your bathroom if you sink cabinet doesn't give you much storage space. Plus she talks about what you should do with the over the toilet storage when selling your home. And if you need help staging an awkward room, Kasia has the Staging Sna…
When it comes to selecting furniture for your living room, you need to ask yourself a few questions when deciding between a couch or a sectional. Make sure to measure the space you are in so you don't get something too big. If you move a lot, be aware it may be harder to find a home that fits a larger sectional. Kasia also share other experiences s…
Buying and selling mobile home parks is a great way to create passive income — if you do it right. The trouble is, there are several tiny factors that are powerful enough to gobble up all your margins and ruin your passive income dreams. In this episode, I’m revealing the top 3 tips for a seamless mobile home park closing so you can get the passive…
If you are stuck trying to visualize how to update a space, we think we need some fancy software to show it to us. But in fact, all you need is a computer and a word document to help you create a mood board. Kasia explains the use of a mood board and how you can create one to help you visualize your space.…
Springtime is a great excuse to update your home decor. The winters can be bleak and long and spring is a great time to add greens and yellows into your home. Kasia found some great Amazon finds that you can use to update your home decor which you can also use to help stage your home as well! Here is the link she promised so you can be inspired to …
Kasia talks about the importance of making your bed when staging your home. She also discusses the number of pillows for each sized bed along with bedding that you need and don't need. For more staging tips, check out her Staging Do's and Don'ts ebook at https://mailchi.mp/bea7fa5470b5/dos-and-donts-of-staging-a-home-to-sell…
Unsightly cords around a TV can ruin a picture. So Kasia explains how you can hide cords in plain sight using twistie ties or rubberbands and other staging tricks you can use. And if you need help staging your living room, Kasia has a new course coming online next week. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do…
Kasia gives you ideas on how to update your front porch with pots, chairs, doormats and more. And if you want to buy some of these items online, take a look at the link below to help you get inspired for spring home decor. https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/our-favorite-spring-home-decor-finds-on-amazon/…
Kasia explains what you should and should not have in your kitchen on your open shelves when selling your home. If you do need help with an awkward room, Kasia can give you staging advice for just that one room using her Staging Snapshot service. Send her a picture and she will respond with a room layout, items to add or remove and wall color optio…
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#113 Three things I wish I had known before staging my house
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Home stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about 3 things she wished she knew before staging her house. She helps stressed home sellers get your house staged so you can downsize, buy your dream home or get to your next military assignment without the burden of carrying 2 mortgages. Moving is stressful and she has done if 5 times in 10 years when she was in…
Wicker is a more desirable trend lately. It works well in Boho Chic and Vintage decorating styles. Kasia also explains the difference between wicker and rattan and how you can use it in your home. Plus she is coming out with a new home staging course. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do the staging yourse…
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#111 Minimalist bathroom design (plus a new staging course)
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Kasia discusses a newer minimalist bathroom design and what you should look for if you want this in your home. Plus she is coming out with a new home staging course. It is called "How to Stage a Living Room" and its for homeowners who want to do the staging yourself, real estate agents who want to add staging to their services or new home stagers. …
Do you have endless amounts of books in your home like I do? Do you wish you could create a home library in your home? In today's episode, Kasia talks about where you can fit little home libraries in your home. There are so many places if you are an avid reader. And if you need help coming up with a library plan, DM me on Instagram or Facebook www.…
Kasia answers the question on what is Japandi? She then discusses the elements that make up Japandi and how you can incorporate it your home.
Do you have a cloffice? It's a closet office or a small space where you can hide out and create a small office space. Kasia discusses where you can put one in your home and some design ideas when you do find your space to make the most of it. #cloffice
Kasia discusses the types of front doors to consider when replacing a door, as well as security, windows, color and door style based on your home architecture. And if you are getting ready to sell your house soon, get my free ebook "10 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Selling Their Home" so you can get a jump on the spring real estate market…
Kasia discusses ways to hide your valuables in plain sight in your home. www.atlasobscura.com is a great resource to find some unusual places to visit all over the world.
