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title: "Showhomes Houston Featured In Houston House & Home Magazine"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3de4acea-28ce-4d8c-841d-922cd866ac83
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/showhomes-houston-featured-in-houston-house-home-magazine-2710322
category: "Remodel & surfaces"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Remodel & surfaces"
published: 2019-06-26T00:19:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:30:04.704Z
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# Showhomes Houston Featured In Houston House & Home Magazine

**TL;DR:** A Houston Showhomes franchisee was featured in Houston House & Home Magazine, discussing common mistakes to avoid when selling a home. The article highlights the importance of staging and the services provided by Shelley and Pratt Barndollar, Showhomes franchisees.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-06-26. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/showhomes-houston-featured-in-houston-house-home-magazine-2710322).*

## Story

Houston Showhomes franchisees Shelley and Pratt Barndollar were recently featured in a piece in Houston House & Home Magazine about the Seven Sins That Sink A Sale.

The piece discusses the mistakes home sellers should steer clear of to avoid undercutting a home’s value and keeping it on the market indefinitely.

"If you are selling your home, beware of these pitfalls: Lackluster listing photos; dirt and clutter, an unkempt exterior; poor lighting; personal items like family photos; plumbing, electrical or system issues; and brightly painted wall treatments," The article reads, noting that one key way to avoid making these grave errors in the home selling process is enlisting the help of a staging professional, which is where Shelley and Pratt Barndollar come in.

“If a home is vacant, it’s hard for most buyers to visualize how the space will work for them. That’s why vacant staging is so important," Shelley said. "Having someone live in the home to make sure it’s secure and clean and always available to show is great for home owners who don’t live in town. ... The home manager also pays the utilities. It’s a good option for those who need an onsite caretaker,” she said.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- home staging (topic)
- franchisee interview (topic)
- real estate magazine (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/showhomes-houston-featured-in-houston-house-home-magazine-2710322). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3de4acea-28ce-4d8c-841d-922cd866ac83).