{ "item_title" : "Home Staging with Strategy", "item_author" : [" Monika Griffith "], "item_description" : "Welcome to Home Staging with StrategyWhy Staging Works: A Fresh Start with PurposeSelling a property involves more than putting it on the market. It means helping potential buyers see its possibilities, understand how its spaces work, and imagine themselves living there.That is where home staging comes in.With 30 years of international experience in interior design and property presentation, Monika Griffith understands what it takes to prepare a home for the market. In Home Staging with Strategy, she shares the thinking behind effective staging, helping you approach your own property with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions.You do not need to be an interior designer or invest in an expensive makeover. You need to understand what buyers notice, what makes a space work, and which changes can make a difference. This book guides you through that process, helping you work with what you have, identify what needs attention, and focus your time and budget where they matter most.Inside, you will discover how to: Understand the buyer's perspective. Learn how first impressions influence perception and what helps potential buyers connect with a property.Identify your likely buyers. Consider who your property is likely to appeal to and how their expectations can guide your staging decisions.Strengthen curb appeal. Make the outside of your property an inviting introduction to what lies within.Clear the clutter. Recognise what distracts from your home's strengths and create spaces that feel more open, purposeful, and welcoming.Make furniture work for you. Improve the way rooms function and flow, helping buyers understand how each space can be used.Use styling, colour, and light strategically. Make informed choices that highlight your property's potential without unnecessary expense.Stage on a budget. Prioritise improvements, use what you already own, and avoid spending money where it is unlikely to make a meaningful difference.Put your plans into action. The included checklists and workbook help you organise your preparation, make decisions, and keep track of your progress.Rather than leaving you with a collection of ideas and expecting you to work out what applies to your home, this book helps you understand the reasoning behind the decisions. You can assess your property, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and develop a staging plan suited to your home and budget.Whether you're preparing to sell your family home or presenting an investment property, Home Staging with Strategy gives you practical guidance and the tools to present your property at its best.The aim is not to make every property look the same. It is to present your property at its best, with a clear purpose behind every decision.A bonus: a fresh perspective on your own homeThe process of preparing a property can also help you see your familiar surroundings differently. The bonus chapter, The Home Reset, offers an opportunity to apply some of this thinking to your own living space, from decluttering to reassessing what you want to keep.As you prepare for your next home, you may find yourself thinking about more than how it will look. In her book Is Your Home Still Your Castle?, Monika Griffith explores how our homes influence our everyday lives, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between people and the spaces they live in.Prepare with purpose. Present with strategy.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/829/695/9798296957702_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "16.40", "online_price" : "16.40", "our_price" : "16.40", "club_price" : "16.40", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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