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texas: RESA-Dallas Chapter June 16th, 2010 meeting - Terry Woods, CPA guest speaker - 06/02/10 09:00 AM
Join Us! Guests need not be RESA members to attend.
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texas: Why join a local RESA Chapter? - 05/22/10 05:41 PM
As the 2009-10 Charter President of the RESA-Dallas Chapter I am thrilled to be involved with a local association of professional home stagers who value professionalism, ethics, accountability, education and what they do as home staging professionals locally in the Dallas area. We officially started our chapter in September of 2009 after almost 2 years of Stage it Forward Round tables, casual get togethers and then active recruitment. So don't be discouraged if there is not a RESA chapter locally yet in your area. YOU can do it!
As a national member of RESA & a RESA-Pro I am also equally thrilled to be in the … (12 comments)
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texas: Plano Home Stager shares RainCamp Dallas Nugget No. 2 - What Can You Blog About? - 02/22/10 11:25 AM
Whether you're new to the blogging scene or a seasoned vet, there will always come a time when you ask yourself the question: "What can I blog about?"
RainCamp Dallas shared with us the following great tips on that very question.
Here is another nugget for your blogging treasure chest:
What can you blog about
Blog for business, share what makes you special and unique but don't just sell yourself constantly Share your knowledge of the home buying and selling process - this is an endless source of material that you can share in your writing style and your own personal voice. Our own … (14 comments)
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texas: Dallas Children's Theater presents "dont u luv me?" - 03/31/09 03:04 PM
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texas: Dallas/Ft.Worth Texas Home Stagers: RESA Chapter formation follow up - April 15th 9:30 - 11:30 AM Cafe Brazil, Richardson,TX - 03/22/09 11:51 AM
While we're still in the early stages of forming a Dallas RESA Chapter the last meet and greet we had at IKEA , Frisco,TX was very successful (in spite of the rain!) and those in attendance decided we should meet again in April at a more central location.
Based on the addresses of those in attendance at the last meeting Richardson,TX was the most centrally located city for everyone. (Thank you Rose for figuring that out)
After checking into the area for possibilities with quiet spaces we could meet and talk, Cafe Brazil in Richardson,TX off Central Expressway and Campbell had the capacity and area … (13 comments)
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texas: Richardson BPW - Casino Night March 27th Southfork Hotel - Proceeds benefitting Richardson Girls' College Scholarships - 03/13/09 02:19 PM
Today I met with Saundra Honea, a member of the Richardson BPW, a group I've spoken to about home staging in the past. We had a wonderful lunch at the Chocolate Angel Tea Room & Cafe in Richardson, TX. If you haven't been there you must. Saundra introduced me to it and it's wonderful!
Part of my meeting today was to present the Richardson BPW with a gift certificate for a 2 hour home staging consultation that will benefit their silent auction for a worthy cause, raising funds for scholarships for girls living in Richardson,TX and graduating high school this year.
All proceeds from … (6 comments)
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texas: Not selling a home? Start planning like you are. 5 Tips to Start Thinking like a Seller - 03/12/09 12:30 PM
In the past 2 weeks I found out that a dear friend of mine and family are moving.
I was, to say the least, shocked and quite saddened that one of my friends won't be close by. Road trips are being planned already and long "girl's weekends" are on the agenda.
Her husband, took a great job within his company but had to agree to relocate quickly in order to fulfill the position. He is literally leaving this weekend.
They've started the mad dash process of getting the home ready for sale and lining up schedules with workers for this month. She is concerned that … (11 comments)
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texas: 10 Easy Changes to Improve the Marketablity of your Home - 02/26/09 10:38 AM
Home Sellers if you already haven't, prepare to change.
Especially in the current state of the housing market (& limited numbers actually buying & those that are -are being extremely picky with what they are purchasing) seriously ask yourself this question;
"Is it really going to hurt too much to make a few changes that can expedite the sale of my house?"
As a North Texas Home Staging Professional I am sometimes faced with clients who feel that;
their homes their choices [whether cosmetic or structural] and the way they are living is perfect for them so why change? Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
It's time … (18 comments)
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texas: Lacking furniture for a key selling space? Reuse & repurpose what you may already own - 02/23/09 08:14 PM
As a Professional Home Stager, I always recommend when selling that it's important to have furniture in every key room. Key rooms include all main living areas, kitchen and master bedrooms.
Vacant rooms are very difficult for buyers to visualize and often leave them sorely lacking in terms of connecting to the home.
In some cases understandably sellers have not gotten around to furnishing key spaces for lack of time, funds or desire to choose something - it happens! However when selling it will pose a problem should a key space remain empty.
Some key problems with vacant spaces are:
No identifiable purpose for … (22 comments)
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texas: North Texas SBDC & Collin College present a FREE Sales & Marketing in a Tough Economy Workshop Feb. 11th 6:30 -9:00 PM - 02/09/09 08:03 PM
In continuation of the Thrive, not just Survive series presented by the North Texas Small Business Development Center and Collin College workshop session 2 focuses on your sales and marketing strategy in a tough economy:
From the website:
Session 2: Your Sales and Marketing Strategy in a "Tough Economy"Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.Location: Collin College Courtyard CenterLearn:
How to determine your market to know who your competitors really are. How to price your products and services. How what your customer needs are and how to exceed them (Under Promise, Over Deliver) For more information and to register see Thrive, Not Just Survive.
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texas: Selling Safely - Why Guns don't say "buyer friendly" - 02/06/09 08:36 PM
Being a Professional Home Stager in the Great State of Texas has its share of perks as well as challenges. Texans are a proud people and guns are a way of life for many. From hunting, recreational shooting to security, guns are generally accepted here as "normal".
Now I bring up this point not to stir controversy or state a position on them rather, I bring it up as a Professional Home Stager who recommends that while in the process of selling a home, sellers should take serious the consideration to remove or at minimum, lock safely and securely any weapons … (20 comments)
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texas: 5 Powerful Tips from a TV News Guy to Developing Compelling Content - 02/06/09 08:11 PM
On Wednesday I had the pleasure to attend the North Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Collin College workshop, Thrive, not just Survive. It was a great opportunity to network and get some relevant information for today's small business owner. There's still more to this series too!
This workshop was the brainchild of Marta Frey, Director of the SBDC. Not only does Marta work hard for the center but she works even harder for each of their clients making each one of us feel like the "only one" that matters. Our success is their success.
If you haven't already heard of them or … (6 comments)
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texas: Thrive, Not just Survive Workshop Feb. 4th Presented FREE by the North Texas Small Business Development Center - 01/30/09 05:16 PM
One of my favorite resources in all of Collin County is the North Texas Small Business Development Center located at the Preston Park Campus of Collin College. I received this invitation this week due to my being out of town last Friday (originally it was scheduled for Weds. 1/28/09 but due to ice was postponed so now I can make it!).
They are hosting a
Thrive, Not just Survive workshop for individuals and businesses on Wednesday, February 4th at 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. I registered today for the Business Track.
I've taken a bit of the email and pasted it below. This is a FREE Event … (2 comments)
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texas: Plano East High School Theatre Awarded at TETA Convention 2009 - 01/30/09 02:57 PM
Lisa Hale, Director, Plano East Senior High School Theatre has been recognized by the Texas Educational Theatre Association as the State High School Theatre Teacher of the Year 2009. This year the TETA Convention was held in Houston,Texas January 22 - 25, 2009.
Ms. Hale's commitment to her students, colleagues and the fine arts program at Plano East has always been unparalleled. Her dedication and love for the arts is apparent in her teaching style, her students and the quality of productions the theatre department consistently puts on. Recognized by the state has now brought her 25 years of teaching excellence to the forefront. An honor truly deserved!
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texas: Top 5 Secrets your House is telling Buyers about You - 01/29/09 10:53 AM
As a Professional Home Stager who consults with many home sellers, I've been continually reminded that it's important to keep your house's mouth shut.
"Houses can't talk!" you say.
Oh yes they can.
And you'd be surprised just how much they're revealing about you to potential buyers.
Top 5 Secrets to keep from buyers
How much money you make and what bills you owe Notoriously found in home offices on desks or kitchen counters when you run out in a hurry for a showing or just take for granted no one is snooping. The state of your physical health Any medical equipment you … (33 comments)
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texas: Selling a Home in North Texas? Need Help? This class may be just for you! - 01/27/09 12:04 PM
Are you selling a home in North Texas in 2009 or thinking about it?
Are you a North Texas Real Estate Professional who wants to learn more about helping your sellers achieve maximum results?
Are you a Real Estate Investor who wants to know how to stage your investment properties?
Then North Texas Home Sellers, Realtors & Investors (or anyone interested in learning more about home staging) it's not too late to enroll in the fun and informative Home Staging CE Course offered by Collin College from February 2nd through February 11th, 2009.
Offered Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM … (5 comments)
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texas: Greetings 86 Collin County, TX RE Pro members! Where are the other 741? Here's a challenge... - 01/04/09 08:08 PM
I started thinking today about how great Active Rain has been for me both personally and professionally as I hope it's been for you or will be in the future. As with anything, you get back what you give out.
Personally I've made real friends here from coast to coast. We talk on the phone, get together (if local & some of my other friends and I have talked about meeting somewhere in the middle) send personal emails and notes and genuinely support and encourage each other.
Professionally, it's increased my business and my SEO as well as keeps me connected with other North Texas RE Pros in my … (9 comments)
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texas: Home Star Staging's success is Collin County, TX merchant's success - 01/04/09 03:39 PM
Yes, it's a no brainer - my company's, Home Star Staging, success supports not only Collin County's economy but every area I do business in and that includes Dallas, parts of Denton and sometimes Tarrant counties as well.
As I go through the always fun task of getting my year end receipts together I was looking at the businesses I frequent for goods and services in my day to day life as a home staging professional in North Texas. These businesses depend on me and you to patronize them in order for them to stay in business too.
And if I'm a viable business I can afford to help … (14 comments)
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texas: Favorite Staging Transformation 2008 - but not for the reasons you may think - 12/28/08 05:58 PM
My favorite staging transformation of 2008 was the first staging job I scheduled at the beginning of 2008.
It was my favorite for several reasons but perhaps not for the reasons you may think (in terms of the before and after photos). Here are several reasons why it was my favorite:
First staging job to kick off 2008 It was less than 1/4 mile from my house in Plano, TX and 2 miles from my warehouse ;-) The seller found me online which confirmed and validated my blogging and SEO efforts from the prior year (This was a biggie for me. Thanks Active Rain!) … (17 comments)
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texas: How one home stager reaches 200,000 (or more) Collin County, TX Residents - FREE - 12/22/08 12:20 PM
I teach, therefore I reach.
It's that simple.
When my instructor packet arrived recently with the newly printed Winter-Spring 2009 Collin College Schedule of Continuing Education booklet inside, it dawned on me again. I am reaching well over 200,000 residents of Collin County Texas who are receiving their booklets with my Home Staging course in it, for free. The college sends this professionally printed course schedule out 3 times a year to all Collin County residents. How's that for marketing and it doesn't cost me a thing?
Then I see it on page 8 this time, that's right, my very own home staging course … (35 comments)
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Karen Otto, Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging www.homestarstaging.com
Plano,
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