tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post1023988101057088263..comments2023-10-07T04:15:10.570-07:00Comments on I am an organized mommy: to stage or not to stageJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01847539536518547588noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post-50094035048300668252011-04-13T07:39:34.669-07:002011-04-13T07:39:34.669-07:00Sorry to hear it is taking so long, but the market...Sorry to hear it is taking so long, but the market is not what it use to be. Your home is gorgeous and the right person will come along. I don't think stagers are worth the $$ but sometimes you can get a promotional deal and they'll come out for free to get their services recognized. Good luck with everything. Toy clutter ugh you don't want to see my house this week, lol. Having a hard time getting back into the normal schedule. I wanted to thank you for your kind words on my blog. I greatly appreciate it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post-44420853861262608342011-04-12T16:16:07.401-07:002011-04-12T16:16:07.401-07:00oh the toys thing....Aiden doesn't have a say ...oh the toys thing....Aiden doesn't have a say in what he keeps, but he also doesn't always notice things are gone(he doesn't hold on to things), plus we have a "if it's out and not where it belongs I can throw it away" rule. AND I clean his room, if he cleans it I don't throw anything away but if I clean it I have the ability to throw stuff away.<br />Same rules apply to Zach but he'd be a hoarder if I'd let him so he has boundaries. He has two HUGE black bins that fit under his bed, although he keeps them in his closet, he can keep whatever fits in the bins and I don't touch that stuff but if the lids don't go on he has to purge and when he does we usually fill up a garbage bag.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485101902072255097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post-44940627352462318292011-04-12T16:11:07.674-07:002011-04-12T16:11:07.674-07:00We had a stager--as you know and it didn't hel...We had a stager--as you know and it didn't help. Plus we had to worry about the kids doing damage to the things they brought in.<br />I have heard that there are stagers that will come in and use what you have, just do different seating arrangements, etc and they cost a lot less because you aren't leasing their crap, I mean stuff :)<br />Your house is gorgeous but it's like you said everyone wants something for nothing.<br />Big hugs, I really hope you sell soon I know it's been hard on you.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485101902072255097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post-21714284736075174162011-04-12T12:03:56.702-07:002011-04-12T12:03:56.702-07:00Oh...I remember feeling the same way. Before anyon...Oh...I remember feeling the same way. Before anyone would come to look...I would load up a ton of toys and put them in my minivan. Funny thing is though, the people who bought our house came spur of the moment. The beds were not made...and there was even a leaking sippy cup on the kitchen floor in a puddle of milk. Im not kidding. <br />I do not think there would be much for the stagers to suggest...sounds like you've done it all. It's just a really bad market right now. Things hopefully will get better soon.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292381619675040864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337251116024703387.post-54360873228495648182011-04-12T07:43:17.996-07:002011-04-12T07:43:17.996-07:00I think staging is good if you've already left...I think staging is good if you've already left your house and it's empty. Or, if you don't have any style and your house is all cluttered. None of these apply to you...so it kind of seems like a waste of money. Your house is always so clean and you have a great style. So, it might not be someone elses...but, you're not selling your house furnished so who gives! I can't believe your house has been on the market so long. Are people having a hard time getting loans? I hear the banks have tightened up on mortgages. I have my fingers crossed that your house will sell by the new school year.<br />As far as toys...we do the 3 box method (together). One box to keep, one to sell (garage sale) and one to donate. Brady knows that whatever he sells he can keep the money and buy something new...I think this helps him to be able to part with things!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261448185892388252noreply@blogger.com