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Carol Smith

Carol Smith
Carol Smith, the founder of Creative Model Homes and Creative Home Stagers, is a member of the International Association of Homes Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and the Charlotte Chapter. She is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP®) and received her formal home staging training with Barb Schwartz, the industry leader and pioneer of the concept of Home Staging. Carol’s merchandising and staging strategies are based on proven industry techniques that, when applied, will help your model homes present better and lead to higher profit margins. In this challenging market, it is important that your house stand out from the rest and look move-in ready.

Recent Posts

9 Home Staging Trends to Make Your House Sell in 2019

According to a recent survey by Zillow and Pulsenomics, experts predict that the next recession will begin sometime in 2020, with most experts pointing to Q1 as the likely start. That makes 2019 the…

Embrace Nostalgia for Holiday Home Staging

When staging your home this Holiday season, embrace the nostalgic theme to appeal to homebuyers visiting any open houses or scheduled visits. Know your audience when embracing the nostalgia and stage…

Holiday Lighting Do's and Dont's for Homes on the Market

Holiday lighting is critical for stagers who are preparing to sell a home at the most beautiful time of the year. While Holiday lighting is essential and should be used to capture the essence in home…

Which Christmas Tree Helps the Sale, Real or Artificial?

Christmas trees are a centuries-old tradition, but sellers may wonder whether to even have one while their home is on the market through the holidays. And if so, which is better, real or artificial?…

Competent Home Staging Means More Money for Builders

Building a home is a multidimensional process. Architects, contractors, carpenters, plumbers, roofers, surveyors, painters and so many more experts are needed to complete a build. From ground…

Curb Appeal for the Holidays

There are several focal points to consider when staging a home for potential buyers. Curb appeal is a critical selling point when potential buyers are visiting your home. First looks set the tone for…

Tasteful Autumn Decor Ideas for Your Staged Home

The Autumn season has fallen upon the Carolina states. As the neighborhoods begin to change color, frost blankets the lawns, and the moon shines earlier, it is time to prepare your staged home for…

Avoid These Home Staging Mistakes in the Fall

Most homes go up for sale in the spring, according to the financial website Motley Fool; however, selling in fall can have some advantages for a seller. Homes that go on the market in the fall are…

Why Staging is Particularly Important for New Homes

We all know the importance of staging your home for sale in order to provide perspective buyers with a visualization of what the home could look like. Staging creates a vision of the future for a…

How Should I Stage my Garage?

Staging every space in (and outside!) your home is the best way to make it more appealing to the greatest number of buyers. While you hear a lot about the importance of staging your bedrooms, your…