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ADVERTISEMENT Gary Keller and Craig Proctor Speak On Realtor Success in 2010 (May 6, 2010 - 11 am ET) - Listen in live as two of the most influential voices in the real estate industry reveal how to succeed in this market. CALL ACCESS DETAILS TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5 must-knows about hiring a home stager By MARY UMBERGER Like it or not, when you stick that for-sale sign in the front yard, your home becomes ... well, merchandise -- something for someone to buy. And just as a successful retailer works to display his merchandise in a way that makes you want to buy it, a good real estate stager tries to figure out how to make someone want to buy your home. More » Top 10 residential lenders: Quicken Loans, BB&T join the list Wells, BofA, Chase maintain industry dominance Arming agents, buyers with real estate investment analyses SmartZip rolls out customizable reports ZipRealty lands more listings 9 in 10 clients are buyers, but closed listings up 73 percent Who pays when purchase funds go missing? Law of the Land OTHER TOP STORIES Find real estate answers in 'Lost,' cola wars, Lady Gaga NAR: Tax-credit expiration to steal wind from real estate sales Building a statewide MLS: calREDD gets a new member Partnering for new MLS tech tools Retooling map-based search, online video Top 16 free real estate iPhone apps General contractor vs. home inspector: Who's right for the job? Latest News » NOTABLE QUOTE "Even if the sellers have provided presale inspection reports and disclosures, have your own inspectors give the property a thorough exam. Some buyers hire the seller's home inspector to meet them at the property to explain the presale report and ask questions. This may save you money. But, saving money should not be the primary goal when having a property inspected.' " --Dian Hymer	ADVERTISEMENT Make more money in 2010. Get the latest real estate news to help you stay abreast of the market. Sign up to be an Inman Premium Member. Only $149.95/year. Subscribe Today! ARROL GELLNER: Recent Columns Revisit the house of the future Home remodel: vandalizing a 'Rembrandt' Why we love big houses More Arrol Gellner »
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