Are you selling your home soon and want to know the best way to get your house sold faster? The Creative Home Staging Show is a real estate podcast for home sellers and realtors. I'm your host Kasia McDaniel, a home stager who's moved with the military many times and learned the best ways to sell your home quickly. On the show, we talk about decluttering, curb appeal, common staging mistakes, as well rooms such as the living room, bedroom, bathroom and more. In each episode, I offer home sta ...
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Business of Home Staging is the podcast for aspiring home stagers and entrepreneurs in any field looking to grow and scale their businesses. Hosted by Joké Durojaiye, a Small Business Consultant, Business Coach, and Mentor with extensive experience as a Real Estate Broker. Joké is an award-winning home staging expert, a Director on the National Board of the Real Estate Staging Association, a Licensed Real Estate Instructor, and three-time nominee for the Most Influential People in Real Estat ...
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Home staging advice you can use for your home, business or where you play
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Welcome to The Home Staging Show! This is a podcast about all things home staging, real estate, selling a house and creating a beautiful home to live or to sell. You can find out more about the show at staged4more.com/podcast.
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Home Stager’s Guide: 5 Must-Have Ross & TJMaxx Finds for Budget-Friendly Styling
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Episode 329 As a home stager, I have to keep a budget in mind for my clients. I love to find bargains and I can find them in certain home stores. My favorites are Ross and TJ Maxx. Here are 5 things I can get on a budget to help stage a house and sell it faster. Download my free staging guide, How toStart Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingno…
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Host: Joké Durojaiye Guest: Ellen Mann, President of Chrysalis Creative Home Staging In this episode I am joined by the insightful Ellen Mann, President of Chrysalis Creative Home Staging, to dive into the nuances of building a successful home staging business. We kick things off with a discussion on the importance of selling oneself in the world o…
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Positive Home Selling Affirmations for a Successful Sale
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Episode 328 In this episode, we’re diving into the power of positive affirmations to help you stay confident, focused, and motivated during the home-selling process. Selling a home can feel overwhelming at times, but with the right mindset, you can attract the perfect buyers and achieve your goals. So grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and l…
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Collaboration Over Competition with Chan Davies
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend and creative partner, Chan Davis, who is a licensed real estate agent and the CEO of Stellar Interiors. We talk about how choosing collaboration over competition has helped us grow in the home staging business. From starting out as warehouse neighbors to becoming close business partners, we share how…
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How to hide clutter in plain sight when selling your house
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Episode 327 Selling your home soon and need to hide some of that clutter? Let me share some clever home staging tips and tricks on how I hide clutter in plain site and where you can stash things in this episode. Plus hang out to the end where I share my moving tip of the week. Mentioned in this episode: Home Staging Squad membership https://bluedia…
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Building a Business with an Exit Strategy – Interview with Tanya Nazariya
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Host: Joké Durojaiye Guest: Tanya Nazaria, Founder of Brilliant Staging and Home Design Episode Highlights: Introduction to Tanya’s Journey Tanya shares her unexpected path from law enforcement to home staging, starting Brilliant Staging in Seattle, and recently selling it after eight years. Background in business, marketing, and accounting set Tan…
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Revealing my Home Staging Black Friday Deals
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Episode 326 Looking forward to some Black Friday deals? I'm so excited to share what I will be offering my home sellers and realtors to help them sell their homes faster. Listen in to the five daily Black Friday Deals you can preview early so that you can move into your next home. Mentioned in this episode: Black Friday Deals https://bluediamondsta…
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Top home improvement projects to tackle before selling your home: what adds the most value?
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Episode 325 Home improvement projects can be a hassle, but doing the RIGHT ones is especially important before selling a house. As a home seller, you don't want to spend money on the wrong projects and not get your return on investment when you sell your home. In this episode, I share the top home improvements you should do as recommended by home p…
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Tips for Home Stagers to plan for slow real estate cycles
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Introduction Overview of the challenges home stagers face with the seasonal slowdown. Real estate activity decreases after September as families focus on school routines and holiday preparations. Home staging and real estate businesses often experience feast-or-famine cycles. The Seasonal Struggle Expenses continue despite the slowdown, including h…
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Should you stress over staging your kids' bedroom?
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Episode 324 As we get ready to stage our houses to sell, parents often wonder how much effort they need to put into staging their kid's bedroom? Are they important? How much do we need to do? Let's get into some home staging and buyer's facts to help us solve the dilemma and where to focus your staging efforts. Mentioned in this episode:NAR 2023 Pr…
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Who to trust for home staging advice? Experts vs DIYers what really works?
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Episode 323. If you are selling your home soon, there are a number of professionals like real estate agents, photographers and mortgage lenders who make the selling process as smooth as possible. But who do you listen to when it comes to home staging advice? People who have done it before or an expert? You might like:Download my free staging guide,…
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Celebrating 6 Years In Business with 6 Powerful Lessons I Learned
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In this special episode, I’m celebrating the 6th anniversary of my home staging business by sharing six powerful lessons that have shaped my entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're just starting out, thinking about launching your own business, or are already a seasoned pro, these insights will help you fast-track your growth, avoid common mistakes,…
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Three front porch home staging mistakes to avoid
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Episode 322. The front porch is the first area home buyers will see when they come to an open house or showing. Make that front porch shine and avoid these home staging mistakes when putting your home on the real estate market. Mentioned in this episode: How to Start Staging Your Home Now Guide (free) www.bit.ly/startstagingnow You might like: Home…
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Three outdated wall decor to remove when selling your home
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Episode 321. Wall art decor can be a personal decision and reflects your personality. But when it comes time to decorate your home to sell, we need to tone down some of that wall art. Some wall art can be trendy and then quickly make your home look outdated. Learn what three wall decor items can make your home look outdated that I recommend removin…
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How I Started My Home Staging Business
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Starting Your Home Staging Business – Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, and Setting Up for Success Welcome to the Business of Home Staging Podcast! In Episode 1, host Joké Durojaiye, a real estate expert and founder of Genesis Home Staging in Seattle, shares her journey from real estate to running a thriving home staging business. She opens up …
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Business of Home Staging is the podcast for aspiring home stagers and entrepreneurs in any field looking to grow and scale their businesses. Hosted by Joké Durojaiye, a Small Business Consultant, Business Coach, and Mentor with extensive experience as a Real Estate Broker. Joké is an award-winning home staging expert, a Director on the National Boa…
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Halloween decorating ideas for your home
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Episode 320. Are you ready to decorate for Halloween? Need some Halloween decorating ideas? It’s officially Fall and Halloween is my favorite holiday because we love to decorate for Halloween inside and outside. Each year we have different Halloween decorating ideas because we like to change things up. Let me share some Halloween decorating ideas f…
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Prepare to Sell Your Home Quickly with a Home Staging Challenge
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Episode 319. If you are getting ready to sell your home this Fall, you will want to join me for this FREE 30-day Home Staging Challenge. It's for home sellers and realtors who need to know what it takes to stage a house. Homeowners need to make a great first impression and these home staging tasks include decluttering, curb appeal, and other tips o…
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Episode 318. If you have a dining room and you are selling your home soon, you will want to listen in to this episode. I share home staging tips for the dining room as well as things you should and should not do. Mentioned in the podcast: Blog post https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/buyers-want-formal-dining-room-hear-what-realtor…
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Repurposing and redesign ideas for your home
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Episode 317. Repurposing a room or a space in your home can be a fun project. Maybe you have a new hobby or outgrew a need. By redesigning it, you can create a whole new space that you will use for years to come. Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a home staging cons…
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Camping organizational tips you need for your next trip
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Episode 316. Planning on a camping trip soon? Whether you are tent camping, staying in a camper, or at a cabin, there are certain things to keep in mind to get things organized and easier to find. Let's dive into camping and what you can do to prepare for your camping trip. Mentioned in this episode: Tent Camping Packing List https://www.etsy.com/l…
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Episode 315. Moving can be stressful for anyone but when you add kids to the mix, it can be downright exhausting. We’ve had our share of moves across the country and around the world with and without kids. So how do you do it? Let’s talk about what will make your life easier when moving with kids. Mentioned in this episode: Military moving checklis…
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Create an urban street style vibe in your home
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Episode 314. There is a new way to decorate that is trending on Pinterest and it’s called Street Style. It's not something you would normally find in the suburban area where I live, but if you live in the city, are a young professional, or a teenager who wants to show off their artistic style, this may be right up your alley. It's a great way to co…
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How to create a back to school homework area
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Episode 313. It’s August and if you are a parent, some of your kids may have already gone back to school or about to and you know what this means…time to get them ready and in the mindset to do homework. My kids like to do homework in different places around the house. Some like to be in the kitchen when I’m prepping dinner, while some of them need…
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Episode 312. When it comes to selling your home in the real estate market, I know you will do everything you can to make it look nice and appeal to buyers. But did you know there are certain things that can turn off homebuyers? As a home seller, it's important to prepare for open houses and showings. Don’t make the mistake of doing these 15 things …
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Accomplish one mini house chore to tackle in your home
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Episode 311. Summertime is meant for vacation. I know trying to accomplish anything else around your home can be asking for too much. House chores pile up and decluttering is at the end of your to do list. But if you pick one mini task to tackle now to get your home ready for the real estate market or update your home decor, you can feel a sense of…
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Packing for college dorm room essentials
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Episode 310. So you have a college student moving away to live in a dorm. Not sure what to pack or how much is too much? I was in the same boat a few years ago. Dorms are small and you don't want to overpack. That is why I want to share some dorm room essentials that we learned and a checklist to help you get through this transition. I also cover a…
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What if your realtor didn't believe in staging?
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Episode 309. When selling your home, realtors know your home needs to show well. But what happens when your realtor says, I don’t believe in home staging to you as a homeowner? Well, I had that same scenario happen to my client who hired me as a home stager to help her. Let’s talk about what we did in this week’s episode. You might like: Download m…
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Episode 308. We started a vegetable garden this year and we went all out. Last year we started with just pots and grew some potatoes, basil, and green onions. This year we created a plan with 8-foot-long beds in separate areas around our home. Listen in to hear what we learned, our wins and losses and the pests we had to deal with this year.Mention…
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Home mortgage tips for home buyers with Rita Hairston
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Episode 307. Buying a house soon and wondering what mortgage loans to use or tips to get a better credit rating? Do I need to work with a lender and will they really look out for me? That is why I invited my friend, Rita Hairston, a senior home loan consultant with Main Street Home Loans. She covers mortgage loans, tips, and busts some mortgage myt…
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Episode 306. With summer here and trips to come, we are bound to host guests in our house. We recently hosted a family of five in our house and I wanted to share some tips and tricks on how to get ready to host overnight guests and what you can do to make them feel right at home. You might like: Download my free staging guide, How toStart Staging N…
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Episode 305. Home decor accessories can help pull a room together. Using color, textures, and shapes, an accessory helps fill in the gaps after you put in the furniture. Accessories also are a way to express your personality. So let’s get into some ideas on what accessories you should have in your home to fill in those gaps. Mentioned in this episo…
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Expert home organization tips from professional organizer, Amber Kornegay
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Episode 304. Home Organizing professional, Amber Kornegay, helps busy moms organize their homes and feel less overwhelmed. We talk about how she got started, her services, and share some organizing tips you can use now. Mentioned in this episode: Organized by Amber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedbyamberllc/ Organized by Amber on Fa…
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Episode 303. It is June and this is the time when moving gets busy. I know for my military families out there, this is PCS season, and moving can get very expensive. That’s why I want to talk about home staging resources to help keep you on budget. Mentioned in this episode: Home Decor Accessory ebook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1614205648/home-de…
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#302 Eight teenage bedroom ideas to update your kids bedroom
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Teenagers can be a moody bunch and their bedroom can reflect their personality. Some parents would love to help them declutter and start over. If your teenager is willing to work with you, they may want to make their bedroom more of “their own”, which brings me to themes. In this episode, let’s talk about some updating the little kid's bedroom and …
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#301 How to use throw pillows to sell your home or update your home decor
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Throw pillows can be something that you have too much of or not enough. They are a great home accessory, can help update a room, and are budget-friendly. In this episode, I want to go through a few rooms where throw pillows can help you stage your home to sell or update your home decor and how many are too many. Mentioned in this episode: How to st…
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#300 How to correctly use massive furniture items to decorate
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Large heavy furniture and accessories can overwhelm a room if it’s not used correctly. I had a client who recently wanted me to hang a large ornate mirror. When I came over, we discussed the location of where to hang it. Listen to what we decided to do with this large 5ft x 4 ft ornate mirror.Mentioned in this episode: Start Staging Now: www.bit.ly…
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When staging a home, there seem to be a million and one tasks that you need to do before picture day. There are many things you could do, but I want to share a big one that might get overlooked when staging a home, and that is staging countertops. You may not think it’s a big deal but listen in to what you can quickly do that doesn’t cost a dime. …
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The short term rental (or STRs) are crazy around here and towns have been tightening rules on them here in NC. Not sure about where you live, but having a rental property is another revenue stream for people who are trying to make ends meet. But if you are renting out a home, condo or apartment there are a few things you should keep in mind when it…
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#297 House on the market but very little showings. Now what?
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So you put your house up for sale and are waiting with bated breath for the first offer. And you wait. And wait. And nothing. Very few showings and not much interest. So now you wonder, well now what? How do I get buyers to show up? Let’s talk about what you should look for in this week’s podcast episode. Mentioned in this episode: Secret to Sellin…
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#296 Three ideas on how to stage your basement
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Basements can be transformed into usable space in your home. The size of your basement can limit the ways how you use it but it can be a great space for a number of things. If you have a basement and selling your house soon, you will want to listen in on this episode.Mentioned in this episode: Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/Willow…
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It’s officially spring time and you know what that means! Pollen!!!! Oh wait that’s here in North Carolina. Anyway, yes spring means allergies too but when it comes to owning a house, you know that spring cleaning should be on your list. And I have a few things that I need to work on this spring that I’ve been neglecting for some time now. So let’s…
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#294 This sleeping method may be just what you need for a good night sleep
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Have you had a rough night sleeping? Are you or your partner tossing and turning and keeping the other one awake? Yeah, I’ve had that too. But I learned about this one method that I tried and my sleep has never been better. Mentioned in this episode: Willow Brook Printable Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com Master bedroom layouts Scandinav…
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#293 Staging, Moving, Decorating, Living
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A mantra is a motivating chant like I think I can, I think I can. And as you chant your mantra, it releases the positive energy and decreases the negative thoughts or stress, As I think about my two businesses, Blue Diamond Staging & Design and WillowBrookPrintable, I realized they help people in different stages in life. So I came up with a new ma…
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When you move into a small home or apartment, you may not realize that decorating it has to be approached in a different way. The big furniture won't fit as well in a smaller space. Or it just feels too cramped. Are there different rules to decorating a small space? YES! Let me share some tips on how to decorate smaller spaces in your home.Mentione…
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#291 What to do with dark wall paneling?
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What do you do when you have dark brown wall paneling in your home? It makes the space look outdated and dark. Do you take it down? Try something else? I had a real estate agent pose this question to me. Listen in to hear my answer. Mentioned in this episode: Color Snap app by Sherwin Williams Color portfolio by Benjamin Moore 4 Wall Colors bit.ly/…
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#290 How to Stage Your Living Room Course is now available!
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Living rooms are the most important room to stage when it comes to selling your home. But it can be daunting for real estate agents and home sellers to know how to make it look good. You are in luck because my How to Stage a Living Room course is now available online! Listen up to hear what you will learn. Mentioned in this episode: https://bluedia…
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#289 Set in your ways and BOOM something changes
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You know how you get into a habit or routine and you get comfortable with it? It makes you feel like you accomplished something or it’s just a natural part of your day. But then, something drastic changes and you get thrown off your routine. You feel off-center and out of control. I want to share what threw me lately, how it affects my business, an…
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#288 Why I sent potential clients to my competitor
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I recently sent two potential clients to my competitor. Yes, that’s right, I did. But why, do you ask? Because as a business I have grown and learned so much about myself as a home stager. Let me share why I did it, how it makes my business stronger, and what you can learn from it as well. Mentioned in this episode: Podcast episode #261 Pros and Co…
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My husband loves to watch “Cole the Cornstar” on YouTube but it’s not what you think. Cole is a young farmer who explains his weekly issues on the farm and all the equipment and barns he has on his 1700 acres of farmland. He talks about the 20 minutes he tackles each day to take care of those ankle-biter tasks that just don’t get done. But if YOU t…
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