Kim Palmer of the Start Tribune writes “Listing your home over the holidays? The old rule used to be don’t – and if you do, don’t decorate. But today, a few festive touches can put buyers in the mood to make an offer.” With my tips, she explains how this time of year is a great time to list and sell your home. This time of year, the best staged homes are the ones that decorate to add warmth.

Natural decorations, such as evergreens and holly, are safer yet. “They create a holiday feeling without saying ‘Christmas,’” Abele said.

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Kim Palmer of the Start Tribune writes “Sellers and agents are turning to staging photos to help homes make a good impression online– without investing in rented furniture and accessories.” Using one of my listings as an example, she explains how virtually staging a property can be all the difference in selling online.

Traditional staging is “tried and true,” Abele said. “Virtual staging is up and coming.”

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A special thanks to Kim Palmer for quoting me in the article which appeared in February 20th’s Star Tribune featuring an insiders viewpoint of the current Minneapolis luxury rental market:

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I am in NYC this week for the INMAN Agent Reboot and Real Estate Connect conferences. Thousands of influential leaders gathering to share successes and ideas. It is like drinking information through a fire hose but the benefit to my clients from the “take-aways” I implement are invaluable to my clients. Stay tuned to my Twitter, Facebook or Blog account for tips, thoughts and notions as they come forward over the next few days.