Joyful Surroundings Home Staging and Design

Joyful Surroundings has been featured in magazines, newspapers, and on the radio. Here are just a few samples from Suzanne's regularly featured columns in the Petaluma Argus-Courier.

What to Expect from a Real Estate Staging Service
A staging service helps home sellers make more money. Yes, that is a bold statement, but true. In last year's fast market you'd have sold your staged home more quickly (on average in seven days versus four months nationally) and often for well over the asking price. read more... (opens Adobe Reader in new window)

Petaluma Argus-Courier, August 30, 2006
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Staging Sells It Better
Creating a more pleasant and profitable selling experience
What kind of selling experience do you want to have? The real estate market has changed in the last year.
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Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 21, 2006
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Staging Makes Houses 'Stand Apart'
Paint, landscaping or different furniture can give tired properties the fresh look they
need to sell for more, faster read more... (opens Adobe Reader in new window)

The Press Democrat, May 12, 2006
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Tricks To Selling Your Property For Top Dollar
Every property, no matter how well kept or decorated, needs to be spruced up for sale for one simple reason:
How you live in your home and how you market and sell your house are two entirely different things.
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Petaluma Argus-Courier, April 19, 2006
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