humor: Ruffled Feathers makes for some Good Flapping in the Rain - 04/09/08 09:20 AM
When Active Rain "works" it does something quite wonderful. It grows, and expands, and teaches, and challenges. It creates dialogue in places and spaces where there was none.
I think sometimes we forget that we all here are a community. An ever growing community, but a community non the less. In the … (20 comments)
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humor: STAGERS, I'm NOW a BASTRD ARSE... and You Can be One Too! - 06/27/07 06:45 AM
Home stagers... I didn't want to make a big stink about this, but I am thrilled to announce another staging training & certification course is now available to you.
While I know you all are well trained staging professionals and have already worked hard at learning the foundational basics in the business and art of home staging, I also … (58 comments)
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humor: And the FOOL in the Rain Award Goes to... - 04/02/07 07:59 AM
Yesterday, April Fool's day, was a special day here in the Rain. It was a day that brought out the "Fool" in many. So if you like to smile, I thought I would pull together one of those of oh-so-famous and much enjoyed REVIEW posts... but, for this review compilation I got … (61 comments)
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humor: A Bit of Decorum would be Appreciated… Especially today! - 04/01/07 09:10 AM
On this day of frivolity (April Fools day), I hope this site does not go all "hell in a hand basket' on it's readers and members with silly jokes.
This is a professional site, with professionals sharing and discussing professional topics about the VERY professional real estate industry.
As professionals we need to … (28 comments)
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humor: FAKE is OK, Just Don't be CONTRIVED - 03/29/07 02:07 AM
While home staging does require being visually creative, it really is a bit of marketing and merchandising "trickery" that gets the job done. Unlike the practices of interior design, decorating or re-design, staging is about creating an illusion of a possible lifestyle within a particular house that appeals to the largest home … (61 comments)
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humor: I Confess... I've used the UGLY "R" WORD on the streets of metro Chicago - 03/16/07 07:07 AM
I happen to know among clients, home selling professionals, developers and stagers that there is controversy swirling around this very hot topic. It seems like everyone is chiming in on one side or the other, having a very strong and opinion on the subject. However, some of these negative opinions I feel are quite prejudiced. I feel … (33 comments)
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humor: I can’t hold it any longer… this old Blog-Dog is gonna hit his 100th Post. - 12/08/06 09:25 AM
Well I am about to a hit a personal milestone here in the rain. My next post will be #100!
And while that may not seem like a lot for some bloggers here in the rain... it is for me. You see prior to joining Active Rain I barely knew what … (33 comments)
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humor: Leaking in the Rain.... TOP SECRET SCREEN SHOT of the NEW & IMPROVED ActiveRain Dash Board - 12/02/06 11:03 AM
Well you gotta admit the rain gods (Matt, Ben and Caleb) on ActiveRain have been quite busy. Gosh, who would have thought that playing in the rain was gonna become soooo complicated?
With each passing week it seems that there is some new bell or whistle for us to poke and play with. This … (19 comments)
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humor: Canned Cranberry Sauce… the jiggly symbol of an industry? - 11/21/06 07:17 AM
This Thanksgiving every Realtor and home seller should be thankful and contemplate Canned Cranberry Sauce. As it/they sit/s on your plates, know that it/they symbolize/s what staging has to offer.
Here is my scholarly list...
7 ways Canned Cranberry Sauce embodies Real Estate Staging!
1. Canned Cranberry Sauce does not cost much, but can have tasty results.
2. Canned Cranberry Sauce … (26 comments)
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humor: REWARD IF FOUND! - 11/15/06 06:04 AM
LOST: One slightly used Red Nose
Last scene in: Tutas Town
If FOUND please contact: Reala the Staging Clown
Reward: Please make your suggestions in "Comments" section below.
I really miss my honker, beak, schnozola, sniffer, booger barn, snout, smeller, muzzle, snorer, trunk, and/or proboscis. Won't you please help? Reala is here just a cryin' in the rain!
… (37 comments)
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humor: This Clown gets a Carnival and I owe it to being Active in the Rain - 11/11/06 09:34 AM
You gotta admit one of the GREAT things you can say about Matt and Active Rain is if you DIDN'T know what the heck a blog was, you sure will in a very short time. If you got kids... you might even be able to stand proud, puff out your chest and … (43 comments)
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humor: ANNOUNCING: My new book on Real Estate Staging - 10/07/06 12:17 PM
While there are a few books out there that talk about real estate staging. I still feel there is room for a more comprehensive discussion.
I have been working on my own staging book and am PROUD to début the cover HERE on ACTIVE RAIN.
For marketing purposes (so that I … (29 comments)
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humor: DIVE IN to the "INSIDE JOKES" on Active Rain - 10/02/06 07:28 PM
To all the new members here on AR I just want to point something out... you and your words are welcome.
PLEASE do not be afraid to dive in and post a blog or make a comment.
You may notice that others here have quickly established … (27 comments)
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humor: Your Royal Highness: The CLEAN of Staging - 09/24/06 08:29 AM
When we speak of staging, we talk of a lot of things. Like thinning, de-cluttering, organizing, rearranging, repairing, trimming, mowing, painting, etc… but Cleaning reigns over all. The house on market should be cleaned as if Royalty was coming to visit… and remember royals wear gloves.
In today’s age, with all the … (9 comments)
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humor: Curb Appeal Dilemma - 09/02/06 09:56 AM
Seller's know that curb appeal matters. Unfortunately, many seller's have limited budgets to spend when they are preparing their property for its sale.
So we at Real Estaging have come up with a novel solution for the seller who not only needs to repaint the exterior of their home, but also need some … (21 comments)
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humor: Staging 101: Remove personal pictures. - 08/26/06 07:13 AM
Any realtor who has shown real estate will tell you that a buyer's eyes will lock on to the seller's personal items, (ie. wedding photos -see below) like a heat seeking missile.
That's why when preparing a home for sale stagers will start by having the seller de-personalize the property.
We often suggest … (11 comments)
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humor: REAL ESTAGING announces a whole new level of service! - 08/11/06 06:24 PM
Here at Real Estaging we are constantaly trying to offer the best in real estate staging services.
That is why we are proud to announce that we are the first staging company in North America to offer this level of service. We call it Real Erazing... perfect for properties that have no … (5 comments)
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humor: YOUR LISTING'S VALUE (Humor) - 08/04/06 06:51 AM
Sometimes you just gotta laugh. The great thing about blogging is, if it is written from a personal point of view, it lets the reader know the "backstory" of who you are. Integrating HUMOR into what we do is a big part of how Real Estaging and I operates.
While the home … (5 comments)
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