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The Phenomenon of Reset aka The All-Star Break
Regular readers know I am a big baseball fan. Over the years I’ve used it in analogies like Stagers are Starters and a favorite Yogi-ism to better explain what I…
Downsizers Ask: Should We Stay, or Should We Go?
Should we stay, or should we go? 80’s British rockers The Clash (earworm alert!) gave that question a backbeat, but here in Westchester County, it’s an almost perpetual thought for…
“You Made Us See It”
His name was Horace. He was the regional manager I interviewed with for my first design job. I was young and fearless, and made the appointment on a dare. I…
15 Stager Jedi Mind-Tricks for Realtors
Jedi mind-tricks are suggestions that’d typically be resisted, but are acted upon when Jedi has the Force with them. Home sellers know about staging, but they expect you to know…
Being Ready to Sell: Best Strategy for Westchester County Downsizers
Longtime Westchester County homeowners contemplating a downsize move already have a lot to think about. But serious sellers need to stop fixating on the when, or ‘how much?’ because none of that…
I’ll Ping You
The conversation ended between two accomplished professionals with one saying “I’ll ping you”. Had it been between two IT colleagues, or other tech-savvy folks there would’ve been a nod and…
Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Many years ago, in the middle of my corporate design career, I was wooed away, and for a brief time, I sold Mercedes-Benz cars. As part of training, I was…
Change Happens
“Can you BELIEVE this??” my husband thundered from upstairs. “UNBELIEVABLE!!” Doug has a deep voice, but does not typically “thunder”. So I ran upstairs. The subject of his ire? A…
CHOPPED: The Home Version
CHOPPED: The Home Version! It’s not a game where you draw ingredient cards and advance on a board filled with different culinary challenges. And it’s not an app either. (Not…
Katie Couric, and Having The Talk (or, How to Speak with Your Sellers About Home Staging)
Originally published February 2013, updated and re-published several times since Most of us know and love Katie Couric. She brightened our mornings and delivered bad news directly and compassionately.…
Marie approaches her recommendations with a down-to-earth sensibility and is also a lot of fun! I have a new friend.
– Susan Sachs, Chappaqua
After Marie staged our house, we had second thoughts about leaving. Couldn't believe we live here.
– Paula and Roger, Hastings-on-Hudson
I don’t always like deferring to experts, but my investment was paid back approximately 20:1.
– Thor Mann, Croton-on-Hudson
Marie has a skill set that is professional and gentle. She removes a homeowner's stress and feeling of being overwhelmed.
– Bonnie Stein, Julia B Fee, Rye
Marie was very easy to work with. I wish we had used her expertise years ago!
– Barry Zelin, Ardsley
Marie Graham gets 5 stars from us! She was spot on in knowing exactly how our house should look for the photographs and the showings.
– Charlotte and Hal, Ardsley
Marie helped us with both selling our old home and decorating our new home. She recommends practical items of good value and is so committed to the details.
– Sandy McCormick Sleepy Hollow
I'm very thankful for Marie's excellent suggestions, from paint colors to floor finishes. We had 3 offers and sold above the asking price!
– George Casale, Bronxville
Marie is the color whisperer. We wanted totally new colors, and now our home is colorful, energizing and harmonious. Our friends comment on how welcoming and warm it is.
– Lesa Rader
She is smart, funny, engaging, with a great eye and creative ideas that we’ve implemented ourselves. I highly recommend her!
– Nan F., White Plains
She’s through and goes throught your home without judgment, providing recommendations with absolutely no pressure.
– Karen Dreher, New Rochelle