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home staging: Lessons Learned in 2009 - 01/01/10 06:52 PM
On the first day of 2010, in reflection of the past year, I thought it would be a good idea to make a list of ‘lessons learned'. The list was not only a closing to 2009, but a motivational tool to help us remember the good things we've learned over the past year and things to continue in 2010.
Life is a lesson; it's how you embrace what you've learned that's important...
1) Be true to yourself and others. ~ Honesty is always the best policy....
2) Give back, even when you think you don't … (9 comments)
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home staging: Red, White and Blue Decorating... - 07/12/09 10:07 AM
Every year our family celebrates 4th of July with a different twist on decorating! My mother-in-law started a tradition over 10 years ago of Waffle Decorating! I know you're thinking how does this relate to 4th of July? We decorate with strawberries (red), blueberries (blue), and whip cream (white).
Competition gets tougher every year to come up with an original idea! We've had everything from the Statue of Liberty to Elmo. Days, even weeks ahead, the phone calls start coming in with family asking ‘have you thought of what you're decorating this year?'...but I know a good artist never tells reveals … (1 comments)
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home staging: Sacramento RESA Chapter Gives Back to the Community - 06/16/09 05:57 PM
When Michelle Kaspari, owner of Essential Home Staging and President of the Sacramento Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) met with another RESA member Charles Wood, owner of Brite Ideas, to discuss local association activities, an idea was born. It was time for RESA to give back to the community. Michelle Kaspari then contacted Loaves and Fishes who her directed her to the Sacramento Self Help Housing coordinator Michelle Ward.
Sacramento Self Help Housing just happened to be in position to house some recently displaced individuals from the nationally recognized "Tent City" that had grown drastically over the last couple … (3 comments)
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home staging: Why Green? Does it really matter? - 12/27/08 01:52 PM
This is the question we found ourselves asking as we make business plan adjustments going into 2009. Real Estate Home Staging is as evergreen of an industry as any other. Constantly changing, evolving, moving, and shaking. The question really becomes do you want to move and shake the industry or do you want it to change and evolve around you.
Essential Home Staging, LLC is a move it and shake it company. We must be in order to foster solid business relationships and be a champion of standards in home staging. Going green will help us achieve this. In January we … (7 comments)
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home staging: RESA Sacramento! - Join Us September 15th! - 09/06/08 10:37 AM
Host: Michelle Kaspari
Telephone:916-402-6098
When: Mon. Sep. 15, 2008 at 4:00 PMAdd to Your Calendar
Please join us for an informational meeting about the exciting new Sacramento Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association. Bring your ideas on how you would like to see our Chapter evolve and educate our community on the Home Staging industry. Get involved by serving on the Chapter Board, your talents will help us achieve our goals together. The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) was formed in order to support all professional real estate stagers in North America regardless of their training, … (0 comments)
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home staging: New RESA Chapter / Sacramento, CA - 07/21/08 08:27 PM
I am pleased to announce the creation of a new RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) chapter in Sacramento and surrounding areas. We look to have our first chapter icebreaker / meeting mid August (exact date and location to come soon).
We are looking for an active board to help get this chapter off to a great start. We also will have exciting committee opportunities as well!
So if you are looking to be a part of an all inclusive, active, Real Estate, and Professional Home Staging Trade Organization, look no further. The Sacramento Chapter of RESA is sure to meet your needs. … (4 comments)
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home staging: THANK YOU! - 07/11/08 07:39 PM
We just picked up an occupied property (with furniture and accesory rental) today. SOLD in 31 days, after being staged, with a full price, $1.4 million offer. This of course was after being on the market since November 2007 unstaged.
Thought we would share our thank you gift we left our clients!
I simple basket with a "Thank You" card, mini bottle of champagne, change of address forms, "just moved" cards and a self adressed stamped envelope with our testimonial form.
Another success story for the books! I love it when home owners "get it". Too bad they didn't get … (12 comments)
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home staging: Do you have any questions? Top 5 a homeowner or Real Estate Agent should ask a Home Stager! - 06/17/08 06:33 PM
Do you have any other questions?
I often find myself asking this question to clients during a bid proposal. Typically this is after a review of our homeowner or realtor staging packet. If my clients are anything like me they will think of a great question just after I have walked out the door.
Education is priceless! Especially when it comes to HUGE investments such as a single family home.
Because of this we provide our clients with a few questions that may have, unfortunately only came after we parted our ways.
Questions to ask when hiring a home stager...
1. Are … (12 comments)
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home staging: Wham Bam vs. Bling Bling - 06/07/08 06:24 PM
Wham Bam vs. Bling Bling! After a great week of successful staging projects I have a moment to look back. And I find myself once again.... Looking forward at our market and our industry. It is fascinating how the market and industry have changed in the last two years. Not being a "pioneer", and certainly not a "newbie" I feel I have a good feel on the industry today.
It is disappointing however, that there is so much division in our industry. From our business models to our individual design expertise and everywhere in between. I have dreamt of this … (11 comments)
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home staging: Attention Real Estate Professionals - Location, Condition, and Price - Roseville/Sacramento - 05/06/08 12:02 AM
Attention Real Estate Professionals
According to Economics Focus, Volume 12, Issue 12,
"Location, Condition, and Price" Today's new mantra for real estate...
It's time to find out everything you wanted to know about the Home Staging Industry...
Essential Home Staging, LLC is holding an Informational Mixer.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Where: Welcome Home Furniture Rental
7311 Galilee Road, Suite 170, Roseville California
Who: Real Estate Professionals that want to get an edge on the competition
Time: 2-4 pm
Cost: FREE
*** Beverages and Hors d'oeuvers will be provided ***
PLUS great GIVEAWAYS from our sponsors:
Welcome Home Furniture Rental Too-Organized, Professional Organizer Bubble Boys Window Washing Service Wendy Baker Photography, Real Estate Photography … (2 comments)
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home staging: Attention Real Estate Professionals - Location, Condition, and Price - Roseville/Sacramento - 05/05/08 11:53 PM
Attention Real Estate Professionals
According to Economics Focus, Volume 12, Issue 12,
"Location, Condition, and Price" Today's new mantra for real estate...
It's time to find out everything you wanted to know about the Home Staging Industry...
Essential Home Staging, LLC is holding an Informational Mixer.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Where: Welcome Home Furniture Rental
7311 Galilee Road, Suite 170, Roseville California
Who: Real Estate Professionals that want to get an edge on the competition
Time: 2-4 pm
Cost: FREE
*** Beverages and Hors d'oeuvers will be provided ***
PLUS great GIVEAWAYS from our sponsors:
Welcome Home Furniture RentalToo-Organized, Professional OrganizerBubble Boys Window Washing ServiceWendy Baker Photography, Real Estate Photography ServicesThe Tile Lady, … (2 comments)
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Michelle and Joe Kaspari, Essential Home Staging, Sacramento
Sacramento,
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