The Future Of Real Estate Commissions

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When it comes to real estate, it’s all about location. But when it comes to staging a home to sell the highest possible price, the importance of location applies to more than just the street.

The placement of your furniture and accessories can make or break a room and potentially even a sale.

Why it matter?

The look and feel of a space is created by the way the various items in that room are positioned. If you put them in the wrong place you can instantly diminish the overall appearance of the area, regardless of whether the items individually are stylish and on-trend.

Good placement, however, will have the opposite effect, to the point where even less attractive furniture located correctly around the room can produce amazing results.

About the Author
Sheila Etheridge
Born and raised in San Diego, Sheila Etheridge brings over two decades of experience, local expertise, and a refined design perspective to real estate. A top-producing agent and skilled negotiator at Compass, she is known for providing thoughtful, highly personalized guidance to buyers, sellers, and investors throughout San Diego’s communities.

A self-taught designer with extensive hands-on experience remodeling and transforming homes, Sheila has a natural eye for design, quality, and potential. She helps buyers see beyond what’s in front of them and works with sellers to thoughtfully position and present their homes to stand out in the market.

Real estate is also a family legacy. Drawing from more than 45 years of family experience in the industry, Sheila has developed a deep understanding of every facet of real estate - from building to buying and selling to investing, renovating, and design.

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