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September 2023

Home Staging: Appeal to a Broader Market

By |2023-09-05T12:49:14+10:00September 5th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, Home Make Over, Vacant Home Staging|

Appeal to a Broader Market This week we’re going to look at how home staging and a touch of renovations can work wonders in helping your property appeal to a broader market. We’ll have a look at an example property, a 3-bedroom apartment right by the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point. And we'll chat about some simple changes that can transform a property. Renovations 12 weeks ago we had a consultation with the owners of this property at Kangaroo Point. Phoebe noted that the carpets and older paint job significantly aged the property. [...]

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August 2023

How Professional Photography Sells Homes Faster

By |2023-08-30T12:18:58+10:00August 30th, 2023|Business of Staging, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Life in Real Estate, The Real Estate Life|

When it comes to selling your home for the highest amount possible, assembling the perfect team is crucial. Real Estate Agent, Home Stager and the subject of today’s article: Professional Photographer. We've all seen those grainy, poorly framed, and dimly lit photos that leave us squinting to decipher rooms. And that's where professional real estate photography swoops in to save the day! Cara Bergmann , an agent that Foxy works closely with, sent us the professional shots that her photographer Chrispin got, so we can play a little game of comparing and contrasting. Our stylists take photos [...]

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Seal the Deal: How to Discuss Home Staging

By |2023-08-22T10:15:53+10:00August 22nd, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, Life in Real Estate, The Real Estate Life|

How to Discuss Home Staging If you're a fellow home stager, you know how crucial it is to nail those conversations with agents and vendors to land more jobs. So in this article, I'll dive into the nitty-gritty of how to discuss home staging with different clients. My goal here? To help you ace those talks! I'll cover what these conversations are all about and what we want to achieve. Plus, I'll spill the beans on some common objections clients throw at us, and how we carefully respond. Understanding Home Staging When [...]

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Foxy Stylist Spotlight | Meet Hayley

By |2023-08-14T13:02:03+10:00August 14th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, Colour Inspiration|

Welcome back to another Foxy Stylist Spotlight! The series that introduces you to our superstar stylists.  Stylist Spotlight: Meet Hayley! This week we’re getting to know Hayley, who’s been with Foxy nearly a year now. You’ll find her always smiling and laughing her way through the days. She’s another bubbly and hard working member of the stylist team and she's always got a snack to share (making her very popular with the guys in the logistics team!). So, let’s introduce you to Hayley! 1. How [...]

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What Can You Do Now to Prepare for Busier Times?

By |2023-08-08T13:12:05+10:00August 8th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging|

What Can You Do Now to Prepare for Busier Times? What do you do when the market slows and you find yourself with some extra time on your hands? We've got some suggestions to help you make the most of it! We're all about setting up for success when things start to get busier again. So, buckle up and get ready to discover some practical strategies you can work on now, that will give you an edge when the market takes a turn and gets back in full swing! Note: At the time [...]

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Trusting Your Team to Run the Business

By |2023-08-03T13:19:36+10:00August 2nd, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging|

Trusting Your Team to Run the Business As business owners, Jake and Phoebe understand the challenge of taking a holiday while ensuring smooth operations and trusting your team to run the business. Your business is like your baby, and to leave it in the hands of someone else can be daunting! Temporarily closing up shop may be an option for some. But for others, like us—a home staging business with a team of over 25 staff—we didn’t think that was feasible. After all, the real estate market never takes a break! So, in this blog post, we want [...]

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July 2023

Home Staging Tips: 7 Strategies to Impress

By |2023-07-25T11:04:08+10:00July 25th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, DIY Home Staging, Home Staging Tips|

Home Staging Tips Whether you're a seasoned home stager, or new to the game, we know that home staging is about setting the scene and helping buyers imagine themselves living comfortably in the property. So, these seven home staging tips will help showcase a property in the best light, or might just get you out of a pinch. Let's get into 7 home staging strategies to impress! 1. Use a Rug in the Lounge Room The lounge room is the heart of the home, and a well-placed rug can enhance [...]

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The Art of Staging Townhouses: Elevate Your Space

By |2023-07-18T14:46:26+10:00July 18th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, DIY Home Staging, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips, Selling Your Home, Styling Furniture|

Staging Townhouses Today, I’m going to shine a spotlight on staging townhouses for sale by diving into an example property that we styled recently. This style of property is our bread and butter here at Foxy. And while functionality is important for living in a property, styling homes for sale differs, as (to state the obvious) a sale is the ultimate goal! To do this we want to appeal to a broad market, while focusing on first impressions, accessibility, and a layout that showcases the space in the home. We want to generate a buzz and create a [...]

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Selecting Artwork: Stage a Captivating Home

By |2023-07-11T09:42:32+10:00July 11th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, Colour Inspiration, Home Make Over, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips|

Selecting Artwork Today we’re delving into the process of selecting artwork for properties. At Foxy, we understand that artwork plays a pivotal role in home styling. Think of it as the icing that adds that extra layer of visual appeal to the already beautiful cake. In this blog, we'll dish out some insider tips and tricks that we use to choose the perfect artwork to elevate a space to new heights. Let's dig in! During the consultation process, the stylist takes numerous photos of each room. We examine these images alongside the floor [...]

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A Pop of Colour: Pink in Property Styling

By |2023-07-04T09:28:53+10:00July 4th, 2023|Behind The Scenes, Business of Staging, Colour Inspiration, Home Staging General Interest, Home Staging Tips|

Pink in Property Styling Have you ever noticed that when you go on Real Estate.com, it's like entering a realm of cream, beige, gold, and white overload? We sure did! And after a few conversations with our agents (a few years ago now), we decided to change that and embrace a more colourful palette in general. Now, there is no need to be concerned by colourful; we mean muted and understated colour, not bold and overwhelming tones. So let's talk pink in property styling!  In our opinion, incorporating pink into property styling comes with an unfair bias. [...]

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