redesign: 14306 Raven St NE, Andover, Minnesota - 01/08/08 10:00 PM
This is an exceptional Rambler that features 4 bdrm, 3 ba and 2 car att. garage. Main level flows with 3 bdrm on main, master bath, full bath, living rm & dining room with dramatic vaulted ceilings, main floor laundry and walk out to the deck from the eat in kitchen. … (5 comments)
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redesign: MN's Stage it Forward ROUNDTABLE - details are out! - 12/17/07 11:06 PM
Jsut sent out the evite. If you did not get an email, please let me know your email address below and I'll add you to the list so you can get all of the details.
Very much looking forward to seeing you all in January!!!
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(Above logo developed by Craig Schiller - our … (11 comments)
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redesign: WEEK 2 - Reviewing the Real Estate Home Staging Shows - MN Home Stagers Take - 12/03/07 10:17 PM
For those of you that missed Reviewing the Real Estate Home Staging Shows - Beth Patnode's Take
This week's review is of the Real Estate Home Staging is about "Designed to Sell".
This particular show focuses on fixing up and renovation a home that is about to go on the market. The designer is given $2000 … (14 comments)
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redesign: What a bunch of GARBAGE...from a Professional Home Stager! - 11/25/07 11:45 PM
For those of you that have been Professional Home Stagers for some time - or even if you are newbies or non-home staging readers...I have some news for you!
We all gather A LOT OF GARBAGE in this business - and throughout life in general.
Thankfully there are ways to minimize the amount of … (32 comments)
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redesign: 14968 Pheasant Run CT NW , Prior Lake, Minnesota - SOLD! - 11/17/07 11:56 PM
UNBELIEVABLE BUY in this BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION and QUALITY built executive townhome in Prior Lake! See MLS#: 3366278 All the best,All the best,BethBeth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a … (12 comments)
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redesign: Showing your THANKS around Thanksgiving! - 11/16/07 10:57 AM
Thank goodness it's Friday!
I have a zillion things running thru my head and a to-do list a mile long. I am SOOOO looking forward to a weekend of friends, family time and Turkey!!! Each year we celebrate Thanksgiving the weekend PRIOR to Turkey Day so that it's isn't such a … (12 comments)
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redesign: 14968 Pheasant Run CT NW, Prior Lake, Minnesota - 11/02/07 10:25 AM
UNBELIEVABLE BUY in this BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION and QUALITY built executive townhome in Prior Lake!
See MLS#: 3366278
All the best,
Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of … (7 comments)
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redesign: 616 Minnehaha, Minneapolis, Minnesota SOLD! - 11/02/07 09:56 AM
See MLS#: 3460874
All the best,
Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of IAHSP (International Assoc of Home Staging Professionals), MN-IAHSP (Minnesota Chapter of Home Staging Professionals) and … (9 comments)
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redesign: 1344 Searle Street, St. Paul, Minnesota - 11/02/07 09:46 AM
Adorable St. Paul Living!!!
See MLS#: 3429299
All the best,
Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of IAHSP (International Assoc of Home Staging Professionals), MN-IAHSP (Minnesota Chapter of … (6 comments)
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redesign: 1306 Silbey Memorial Way, Mendota, Minnesota - 11/02/07 09:41 AM
BEAUTIFUL EXECUTVE TOWNHOME in PERFECT COMMUTING LOCATION!!!!
See MLS#: 3352643
All the best,
Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of IAHSP (International Assoc of Home Staging Professionals), MN-IAHSP (Minnesota … (4 comments)
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redesign: 1218 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, Minnesota - 11/02/07 09:31 AM
STUNNING Mendota Home!!!!
See MLS#: 3314630
All the best, Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of IAHSP (International Assoc of Home Staging Professionals), MN-IAHSP (Minnesota Chapter of … (0 comments)
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redesign: 11953 Hilloway Road West, Minnetonka, Minnesota - 11/02/07 09:27 AM
GORGEOUS Minnetonka Home.
See MLS#: 3446209
All the best,
Beth
Beth Patnode, Founder and Co-Owner of Stylish Transformation ~ Home Staging and Redesign
My name is Beth Patnode. I am an Accredited Home Staging Professional in Minnesota and I'm a member of IAHSP (International Assoc of Home Staging Professionals), MN-IAHSP (Minnesota Chapter of Home … (2 comments)
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redesign: UPDATE - Oprah's coverage! - 11/01/07 06:22 PM
To get back to all of you who were wondering when the Oprah episode would air that I discussed in:
UPDATE!!! Did Beth make it on OPRAH???
http://activerain.com/blogsview/211358/YOU-CAN-PREVENT-THIS
Below is the link to the episode that aired:
This is the incredible woman who has Melanoma and was selected for the skin cancer segment of the show. … (26 comments)
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redesign: Home Staging and Realtor Tax Tips! - 10/19/07 08:59 AM
Are you a Realtor or Home Staging Designer in need of a good tax advisor? Boy...do I have help for you!!!!
I actually used this company when I was with Secret Service as the majority of Secret Service agents across the country used them for their stellar customer service and ability to go above and beyond for their clients. … (19 comments)
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redesign: Home Stager's find for great ARTWORK! - 10/19/07 04:55 AM
Not sure how many of you are familiar with this company, but think they have some really neat products and in not much time can really transform the look of a boring room. I'm referring to UPPERCASE Living. Here is an excerpt from their web site with the kind of products … (23 comments)
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redesign: THE UPDATE!!! Did She make it on OPRAH??? - 10/09/07 06:20 PM
UPDATED INFO BELOW!!!!So my previous blog had you all wondering and guessing exactly which topic Beth might be on for? Well, to give you an idea, you must first read this blog as it was the ENTIRE reason I even considered being a guest and I wanted to warn others. http://activerain.com/blogsview/211358/YOU-CAN-PREVENT-THIS I'm … (59 comments)
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redesign: AR Look A Likes??? You decide... - 10/08/07 12:30 PM
Have you ever been told you LOOK LIKE SOMEONE...or they KNOW YOUR TWIN?
I have...and it cracks me up. I love seeing what other people think I look like.
Some of my AR friend's photos occassionally remind me of someone or perhaps have certain features that strike a resemblance to some famous faces.
Take … (63 comments)
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redesign: Paying it Forward while Staging your Home... - 10/04/07 08:44 PM
Betty Haney, a fellow Home Stager, was actually responding to one of my blogs about tips we can use to help our clients keep a somewhat neat and tidy home while it's listed and when the clients have children: Home STAGERS SAVIOR for those clients with Kids!
Her response (and my right back at ya below) prompted … (25 comments)
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redesign: HOME STAGERS love BASKETS AND BINS! - 10/04/07 06:38 PM
So...we've all had em'. Those Staging Consultations with a family that has TONS of toys, books, supplies, games, puzzlies, the list goes on and on. You somehow have to tactfully tell the family that the kids toys that are toppling into the walkways need to go.
Exactly HOW DOES one market … (16 comments)
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redesign: Get 'em BEFORE they are gone!!!! - 10/04/07 05:35 PM
Having gone thru this spell of noxiousness (See Are YOU wearing yours??? CAUTION **PHOTOS NOT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN*** for more details on why), I am reminded just how good it is to ALWAYS have FREEZY POPS (aka FREEZIES or what some call FLA-VOR ICE available in the house. Those little tasty … (11 comments)
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redesign: Stagers turning Photographers too? - 09/30/07 02:42 AM
So our friend Craig and others have had some great blogs on making sure you pictures portray the true beauty in a home since so many buyers are finding the listings they want to see on the Internet themselves.
It seems that some Realtors missed that blog and either are too swamped … (21 comments)
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redesign: Are you a MOM - or do you HAVE one??? - 09/28/07 02:40 PM
Ok, this is definetly going in the humor category but since it's a Friday...it should be quite fitting.
Hopefully it doesn't get pushed off AR because it truly is very telling of what most Mom's have to go thru each day. I'm thinking I need to make one for Home Stagers and … (8 comments)
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redesign: The "WHO DUNNIT" Reveal - 09/28/07 12:07 PM
For those tha took part in The Challenge to determine - WHO DUNNIT???
I know some of you have been struggling to find out some of the answers to questions like:
Which home schooled, medical school accepted woman showed off her adorable Buddha Belly to all of us (ala Demi Moore)?
And
Which former scientifically … (6 comments)
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redesign: Pillows, Pillows and more Pillows! - 09/28/07 10:51 AM
If Pier 1 new how much we were ranting and raving about their store and great sales on AR...we really should all start getting an employee discount! J
Here are some of the great sales I'm referring to:
Run, don't walk, to your nearest Pier One Outlet! by Stephanie Heron-Weeber - Dressing Rooms … (16 comments)
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redesign: YOU CAN PREVENT THIS - Please help educate others! **CAUTION - PHOTOS NOT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN*** - 09/20/07 04:17 PM
CAUTION - The pictures below are NOT for young children. Please PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Some may consider the pictures DISTURBING but it's posted to help show the true effects what the sun and tanning salons can do to you. Please do not scroll down if you don't want to see it. Some of you … (46 comments)
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redesign: The Challenge to determine - WHO DUNNIT??? - 09/18/07 10:50 PM
Ok - borrowing from the always brilliant Ann Cummings (and her post JEOPARDY, Active Rain Style - MY 100th Post!!)..for my 70th POST I wanted to do something fun and something challenging for people! Instead of Jeopardy however, I'd like you all to pretend you are my colleagues from Secret Service. … (13 comments)
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redesign: Absolutely no excuse... - 09/18/07 09:39 PM
Ok - I don't want ANY excuses so I'm made it easy for ya'll!
I have to admit I had a hard time even finding the info on hgtv's web site...so I've place it here so that no one says "I didn't enter because I couldn't find it!!!"
Nuf said...I wanna see … (11 comments)
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redesign: Dream Home Design Advice - and it's Environmentally Friendly! - 09/18/07 09:26 PM
All of you Green Designers, Realtor and Homeowners out there!
Not sure if you happen to run across the incredibly talented and amazing designer who puts together all of the HGTV Dream Homes...but Lindra Woodrum came out with some excellent ways to design and still stay environmentally friendly.
If you don't love … (20 comments)
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redesign: And the winner is.... - 09/18/07 08:59 PM
For those of you that follow Design Star or ready Who's the Next... blog..you've probably already seen the finale before me but incase you haven't it was...
K I M ! ! ! ! ! !
I can't tell you how happy I am for her as she is so deserving of this! … (2 comments)
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redesign: What are you doing on SUNDAY, Sept 9th??? - 09/05/07 02:25 PM
Hello and greetings AR friends!I am part of a professional Home Staging Organization in Minnesota called IAHSP (Int'l Assoc of Home Staging Professionals) that is participating in a special event. Each year we donate our time, talents and resources to help decorate, clean and/or finish up a special place. Think Habitat … (10 comments)
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redesign: Where in the WORLD??? - 08/14/07 09:24 AM
For those that have been followers of my "Where in the World" blogs (like So I've been silent for some time... and So I've been silent for some time... THE REVEAL!!!!) ...how about this one?
Hint - I'm trying to throw you off since the past two have been in Asia. This is one … (4 comments)
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redesign: MN Tragedy - Our Prayers go out to all of the families - 08/01/07 10:27 PM
I wish there was some other reason my home state of Minnesota is making national news tonight. Such a tragedy and honestly can't take my mind off of it...especially because myself, friends and family travel this bridge daily.
For those of you with loved ones injured in this tragedy this evening...our hearts and prayers … (2 comments)
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redesign: 50 PERCENT OFF NOW - Gotta Love Pier 1!!!! - 07/25/07 08:45 PM
Alright for those that didn't see it or get their email...the Pier 1 - 50 percent off sale is going on NOW!!!!
LOVE THAT PLACE...and don't forget your Home Staging Designer Discounts!!!!
… (13 comments)
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redesign: So I've been silent for some time... THE REVEAL!!!! - 07/20/07 10:30 PM
For those that Read So I've been silent for some time... , we have a winner!!!!
Actually TWO Winners!
Kathy Alexander and World Traveler Stephanie Heron-Weeber got it correct! I have to say I'm pretty darn impressed and thought I'd be needing to give more clues. Just goes to show how smart the people on AR … (11 comments)
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redesign: When and How to Refer Realtors - 07/15/07 03:02 PM
Just came from a consult this afternoon. It was blatently obvious that the Realtor for this couple was not doing his job in representing and marketing this home. I'm not going to go into details for fear that I'll have Realtors backlashing at me since there is not way I can … (13 comments)
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redesign: Minnesota Home Stagers Inspiration - On the TODAY Show - 06/05/07 11:02 PM
Not sure how many of you saw the earlier blog about one of my favorite Designers - Minnesota Home Stager gears STYLE after Divine Design's own Candice Olsen
I rarely get to watch the morning news but as luck would have it, I was just drying my hair and had the TODAY … (24 comments)
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redesign: Beth Patnode (Minnesota Home Staging) was MEME'd too - 06/05/07 09:31 PM
Thanks to Karen Otto, Plano Home Stager in her blog I'm a "Meme"ber! for the MEME tag. Have to say this is my second time being MEME'd but I'm probably being scolded because I don't think I responded the last time I was tagged. That isn't like me to follow thru … (13 comments)
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redesign: The Great DEBATE - 05/31/07 11:25 PM
So...I have been waiting for this day to come. Not sure how many of you feel the same way, but I am pretty passionate about keeping smoke away from those of us that choose not to inhale - especially my children. Below is an excerpt from our friends at the Minnesota … (12 comments)
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redesign: Has anyone else been bitten by the "Wii" bug yet? - 05/28/07 11:06 PM
Alright - not really Real Estate related yet that doesn't always seem to matter on AR I see.
I have never been a big fan of most kinds of Video Games since I think it just gives some people even more excuse to sit around on their keester. I've always been … (31 comments)
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redesign: GORGEOUS Rambler Townhome in Burnsville, Minnesota just Staged by Stylish Transformations Home Staging - 05/24/07 04:36 PM
Best of both worlds! Gorgeous detached townhome. 3+ BR, new SS appliances, granite countertops, great southern exposure, walkout lower level, many updates. Great location, walk to Byerly's & Lac La Von Lake. Move in condition.
Best of both worlds! Gorgeous detached townhome. 3+ BR, new SS appliances, granite countertops, great southern exposure, … (0 comments)
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redesign: GREAT Luxury Townhome in Mendota, Minnesota just Staged by Stylish Transformations - 05/24/07 04:30 PM
Over 3,000 finished squared feet of a beautiful distictive villa-style luxury townhome. Has TONS of upgrades including great lighting, gorgeous granite throughout, wonderful main floor laundry room with ceramic tile, finished lower level with 2 more bedrooms, huge family room with walkout, huge walk in closets and tons of great storage plus a 3 … (8 comments)
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redesign: Part 2 - Home Staging Designer Discounts!!! - 05/14/07 08:37 PM
To follow up on my earlier blog of about Home Staging Designer Discounts!!!!...here is the final result.
While compling the list of discounts from both my info and other stagers, there was another VERY helpful blog by fellow AR friend Gina Dougherty FusionDesignConsulting.com titled "Staging Ramblings" . Here Gina posted many … (16 comments)
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redesign: Guess What Today is??? - 05/12/07 11:05 PM
Let me be one of the first to say - HAPPY MOTHERS DAY...to all of you whom care for children, animal or the elderly in any way, shape or form.In my eyes, you are all Mothers and deserve a day to celebrate for all of your caring, sacrifices and selfless giving. Have … (6 comments)
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redesign: Minnesota Home Stagers doing the Mother's Day "Race for the Cure" Breast Cancer Walk - 05/05/07 02:51 PM
Anyone in Minnesota want to celebrate next Sunday in wonderful Mother's Day Form? Actaully I shouldn't limit it to Minnesota as they have the walk all over these United States. Check out the link below for the Walk/Race in your area.
We're doing the Race for the Cure / Mother's Day Walk at the … (2 comments)
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redesign: Minnesota Home Staging Success #342 - STAGED and SOLD in 13 DAYS!!! - 05/01/07 10:14 PM
This nice Andover home SOLD in 13 days with multiple offers in a very competitive market! Both Realtor and the Homeowners were ecstatic and were so impressed with the Staging they were 1000% sure it was the Staging that made their home stand out above the competition!
Beth Patnode, President of Marketing and … (2 comments)
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redesign: This Minnesota home STAGED and SOLD in TWO DAYS!!! - 05/01/07 10:07 PM
Check out this listing that was on the market fo NINE MONTHS before the sellers relisted with another Realtor that said they needed it STAGED before it would sell. TWO DAYS after it was staged it SOLD!
Does Home Staging Really Work?
Staged homes sell in 13.9 days vs. 30.89 unstaged.Staged homes often sell for 30 … (0 comments)
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redesign: MILLION DOLLAR Medicine Lake Home in Minnesota Staged and Sold in under 3 weeks! - 05/01/07 09:53 PM
This contemporary and STYLISH home was staged by Stylish Transformations and sold in under 3 weeks in the current competitive market.
See how Staging can help your homes sell quickly too - regardless of the market conditions.
Why should I Stage my home?How buyers first see your home influences their feelings and … (0 comments)
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redesign: This Burnsville, Minnesota listing won't last long!!! - 05/01/07 09:44 PM
Perfect "MODEL" Town Home for the Empty Nester in Burnsville, Minnesota. Staged by Minnesota's Premiere Home Staging Company ~ Stylish Transformations
Best of both worlds! Gorgeous detached townhome. 3+ BR, new SS appliances, granite countertops, great southern exposure, walkout lower level, many updates. Great location, walk to Byerly's & Lac La Von … (0 comments)
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redesign: Minnesota Home Stager now Staging CARS???? - 04/18/07 03:09 PM
Ok - so Staging cars for sale isn't really in our list of staging services at Stylish Transformations (not at the moment anyway - HA!).
The funny thing is that as I was looking at vehicles recently, I was amazed to see that some sellers (even some very nice car dealers) hadn't STAGED … (12 comments)
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redesign: PLEASE don't let you or your loved ones fall victim to this... - 04/14/07 04:56 AM
Alright, so you didn't win the lottery, find the long lost relative overseas or locate the dream job working from home. Not quite anyway...
To further warn and educate others after fellow AR blogs like George Tallabas ‘s Beware - Scammers have hit Active Rain !!!!, Steve Mun's Scam Spam , Bryant … (28 comments)
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redesign: PART 2 - Update on Press Release and Customer Feedback - 02/20/07 10:34 PM
This is for all you folks that responded who wanted to see Article #2 after both Phyllis Parfumi's post (As a Home Stager I Should Have Known Better...Less is MORE! ) and I (Living Your True Dream Job....Advice Wanted on Press Release) posed questions about Press Releases.
The second article came out last … (0 comments)
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redesign: Easy Way to Send out Invitations and Keep Track of Reponses - 01/07/07 03:03 PM
Ok - so this may not be something you will use for your everyday Real Estate Open House or Broker Open, but I wanted to mention a site that has helped me focus on my day job by coordinating and organizing some of my personal events. I'm a religious user of http://www.evite.com/. … (55 comments)
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redesign: Outstanding Portfolio for Clients - Need One? - 01/05/07 09:58 PM
I just responded to someone else's helpful blog...and then realized I had some info that may benefit more than just Home Stagers. For anyone wanting to show some of their work via a nice looking Portfolio, check out http://www.shutterfly.com/. Maybe i'm behind the times and many of you are already using shutterfly … (42 comments)
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redesign: Current Housing Market Debate... - 12/28/06 11:15 PM
Obviously the current housing market has been a big debate. Are you all finding some of the below articles to be true for your area? I've spoken with some of our local Realtors who disagree with what the media is saying and have found that some have not had any decline … (8 comments)
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