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DESIGNING WITH PLANTS
fosters cohesiveness throughout the property. This type of design helps create a natural flow that is easy for potential buyers to grab hold of and feel comfortable with. It also helps make the home memorable. Although live potted flowers and plants are not the selling point of any home, their presence sets a tone of serenity. Using live potted plants in the staging process helps buyers immediately feel “at home” from the minute they drive up to the home and step through the front door. Designing with live potted plants is a surefire way to create homes of beauty while satisfying a prospect’s emotional needs. •
MICHELE VAN DER VEEN
Michele Van Der Veen is host of Good Day seg- ments, including Flip It, Decorate Like a Designer, and Stage to Sell. She started her career in real estate investing more than 30 years ago. A published author, Van Der Veen has been recognized and featured in international magazines for her unique approach to interior design. Acquiring a formal education from the Interior Designers Institute of California, her experience stems from building custom homes to flipping more than 100 homes and working in commercial real estate development alongside her father at a young age. Not afraid to push the limit on her own designs and investments, Van Der Veen will often be heard reassuring her team about her decisions by saying “Don’t worry, we are the comps!” For more on Van Der Veen’s work or to contact her, visit iHeartHomescorp.com.
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