40 Guests in 4 Minutes - 06/30/07 08:07 PM
At a recent Tom Boy Tool event I was at the consultant gave out a sheet called 40 Guests in 4 minutes.  So whether you're hosting a party, sales event, or even an open house by inviting 40 guests according to the flyer you'll ensure a successful event because usually less than half will be able to attend.  (I'd add more to the list!)
So here's how to get 40 Guests in 4 Minutes ;
Can you list?
4 Relatives4 friends4 co-workers4 neighbors4 contacts from church4 social group contacts4 contacts through your children4 contacts from places you do business (bank, post office, fitness center)4 significant other's co-workers4 … (17 comments)

Professional Business Photos - I want to SEE You! - 06/28/07 11:11 AM
 
Well, thank you Ms. Terry Haugen for inspiring this blog.  We were joking in another blog about sending head shots for the book I'm NOT writing but would love you to comment on the blog anyway - and it dawned on me that yeah, I hate getting my photo taken and I didn't particularly enjoy getting the one you see here on my profile done (although I hope that doesn't translate as such). 
However, it is essential, I feel to present your face to the public who you speak with, email and contact but they don't know what you look like if … (33 comments)

Critics Wanted - Have you read a Home Staging Book? - 06/27/07 09:54 PM

Just wanted to ask my fellow Active Rainers who may have read books on home staging if you wouldn't mind sharing your critiques on the books you may have read.  I'm doing some research on the best of the best out there for home staging resources.  I value your opinions and want only your honest answers.  I have a few I'd like to ask here and if you could answer them by a yes or no that would be great too.  Any comments appreciated as long as you're nice puhleez! Thank you!
What book did you read? Title and Author (if you … (35 comments)

Staged OPEN HOUSE 6/29 3 -5:00 PM - 1916 Deerfield Drive Plano, TX - 06/25/07 12:16 PM
Below is an invitation that was sent to course attendees at the www.StagedHomes.com February 2007, Plano,TX ASP course.  The house looked fabulous!  Many more changes were made in the months after the initial staging was complete.  Painting, carpet replacement, new outdoor patio and much more! 
I would like to extend an open invitation on behalf of Don Vander Werf, ReMax Dallas Suburbs to anyone in the area who would like to also attend the open house.   A few of your fellow Active Rainers are also ASP's who took this course and I would love to meet you myself.   
For some photos that were taken back in … (12 comments)

Selling a Home ? Then company is coming - Everyday! - 06/18/07 09:33 PM
Imagine a day where company will be showing up on your doorstep  - everyday!
I don't know about you but I wouldn't be too happy in that knowledge if I wasn't aware of my guest's arrival.  If you're like me, when I host my company I want it to be an experience, relaxing, fun, entertaining and most of all, stress free for me (well I try but once they get here I "let it go").  Now, what does this have to do with staging you ask.... Well, I'll be happy to lead you through that door... 
When selling a home buyers are … (42 comments)

Homeowners - Can you Stage? - 06/09/07 10:46 AM
Some questions were swirling in my head as I awoke this morning and I wanted to put them out here for thought.  This is geared towards homeowners but of course I'd love to hear from anyone who may want to share or add a comment.  I was thinking about Homeowners and how they feel about staging. 
There's lots of news articles and information out there that tell them the benefits of Staging and even how to do it.  They can buy many books on the subject and even find free resources on the web.  But are they actually doing it? So here … (8 comments)

 
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