That’s what I would have said if you told me in 2010 that I would be writing a blog and books.
All these years and posts later, I think of myself as a blogger who publishes her own eBooks.
I love researching home décor topics, drafting and editing my blog posts, interacting with my readers, creating unique DIY projects for home staging, and photographing whatever I think will interest people staging their own homes.
Life lessons are everywhere
I added what I had learned in the construction industry, in the real estate field, in advertising and magazine editing, and in a lifetime of crafting, decorating, painting, gardening, and sewing. I didn’t pick this stuff up in a book.
You don’t need a Kindle or a tablet. You can print it if you wish, but the home staging one is over 150 pages, so you probably won’t print that one.
Here's what others have told me
"Just wanted you to know that we sold after 12 days on the market. Buyers wanted our house so much they didn’t quibble about the price or terms. What a blessing and a big relief. Thank you for putting us 'in the driver’s seat.'" – Harvey and Alicia B.
I’m so glad I went ahead and downloaded your book. Thanks for making the advice you give so clear and well organized. No wasted words or self-promotion! Love that!" -- Katherine S.
"I thought I knew how to stage my home because I’d watched enough HGTV. LOL. But I ordered the books anyway, because I like what I’ve read on your blog. I have to say, the book’s opened my eyes to what can be done without wasting money. These are really great ideas, ones that are practical and frugal instead of pie in the sky. I can’t hire a team of workers to stage my home. But now I know how to do it myself!" -- Paige Marie A.
"Barbara, I used your No
Sew Window Treatment Book to make window coverings in three bedrooms, and
everyone is really impressed with the difference they make, especially my Realtor. These rooms needed draperies bad, but I didn’t have money for
anything fancy. I followed your directions for using fleece to make ones that looked full and luxurious. I didn't spend much money or time! I’m delighted. Thank you,
thank you!" -- Kim G.
"I’ve just done a quick look though the book I ordered, and I can see that I’ll be picking up new ideas on every page... just the kinds of things I can handle on my own to make my home show better… Now, I have a new boost of confidence that I’ll be able to get the price I want!" -- Andrea K.
"My house sold the first month it was on the market, and similar homes are not selling. I didn’t underprice. What made the difference were the simple changes I made after reading your book – arranging furniture, choosing paint colors, what to hide, what to show off, cheap decor, and too many other small tips that put the house over the top. Buyers were SO happy to have found a move-in ready property." – Shelly L.
"Congrats to you on a
successful staging book. I read it cover to cover and learned all I needed to
know to transform my condo into something sale-able! I made more money
that I ever made." -- Samuel G.
"…Should be required reading for all home sellers. I recommend it to all my (real estate) clients. Makes my job so much easier." Kelly M.
"We were near foreclosure on our townhouse. We were desperate. We didn’t have a staging budget which I was told was needed if we wanted to get out and not lose our investment. The money we spent on your ebook saved us hundreds if not thousands of dollars. I was able to make improvements using your techniques (and I am not a handy or crafty person!) Happy ending, we got a purchase offer at the first open house. We close in three weeks. We can pay off my mortgage and have the money we wanted to move." – Ari K.
"As a real estate broker, I won’t work with a seller who doesn’t buy your DIY home staging book. It fills a real need. I applaud your efforts, and I have seen the results!" -- Charles P.
"I’ve been reading your blog in preparation for selling our home. It’s been an education for me because I’ve never sold a home before. My husband helped me get our house ready to sell, and sell it did after just three weeks. It looked awesome after following your rules. We hated to move, but we now have the money to buy our dream home." – Crystal and Allen H.
"I’d recommend your staging book to anyone trying to sell a home. Competition is tough in our area, so we knew we had to outshine the comps…Your book showed us how, and we were able to do it on a tight budget. We were able to put the profits toward fixing our new home the way we want it. We’re even using some of the same ideas there, too!" -- Libby
"My home was on the market for seven months, Not one offer so I bought your book I found out there were plenty of small things I could do to improve things, just little things that were keeping my house from standing out. I made changes in each room. I painted my front door and updated the bedding. I rearranged some furniture. I boxed some things for storage. I was able to sell two weeks after I finished staging according to your suggestions. -- A.M.J.
"I hate to move from my house now that it looks so nice! It's gorgeous, thanks to your book. We are closing next week." -- Melinda