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it pays: You can choose your fate - 05/09/08 09:30 AM
A few weeks ago, I went to the Cheesecake Factory with my sister Doris and girlfriend Trena to have a leisurely lunch. It was a beautiful day, so we asked for outdoor seating.  A few moments after the host seated us, out of the corner of my eye, I see another host seat a woman adjacent to our table. She is wearing a Realtor badge. I whisper to Doris and Trena, she's a Realtor, I think I'll give her my card.  Just as I am about to approach her, she receives a phone call. I lean back and continue chatting all … (26 comments)

it pays: One good turn deserves another…. - 05/06/08 10:24 PM
A Realtor searching for a Stager in Northern Virginia called to ask how much I would charge to Stage a property.  First, I assured her it was in both our best interests that I not provide pricing over the phone.  I have learned my lesson regarding giving quotes on properties, sight unseen!  What's the saying, "once bitten, twice shy?  Second, I informed the caller that I my territories are Maryland and D.C. and happily referred her to a fellow Active Rain Stager.  I was confident the Stager would assist her both promptly and professionally. No referral fee, just hoping to assist … (5 comments)

it pays: Sellers Put Your Best Face Forward - 01/25/07 08:06 AM
Putting your home on the market without Staging is like a putting a supermodel on the catwalk without makeup! It’s like trying to sell a used car without detailing, or putting used clothing in a consignment shop without dry cleaning. Most people cannot imagine a supermodel on the runway without makeup -- it is practically unthinkable. If they want top dollar for their used car, they thoroughly wash and vacuum the car in an attempt to get the most for their trade. Consignment shops require that sellers have their clothing dry cleaned prior to putting their items up for resale. Why … (3 comments)

it pays: What is Home Staging®? - 10/24/06 12:10 PM
Staging® is a process of taking an existing home from “ugly duckling” to “model” home quality.  Professional Stagers® have the ability to transform your home, making it marketable to the largest possible pool of buyers.  Staging® depersonalizes the space, attracting more potential buyers.  The ultimate goal is to appeal to several prospects, ultimately securing a ready, willing and able buyer.  This allows the home to sell quickly.  The practice benefits all parties, the buyer, the Realtor® and the seller.  We formulate a plan specific to the home, depending on architecture we select and place the appropriate furnishings and accessories providing the ultimate “star quality”.  The … (3 comments)

 
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Anita Carrington, Dovian Group LLC, ASP, IAHSP

Laurel, MD

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