advice: The New Face of Professional Staging - 09/27/09 11:09 AM
I have to admit this blog was inspired by the comments from another blog I wrote last week http://activerain.com/blogsview/1256749/monster-project-monster-results I am often amazed how this industry and my company has morphed into this amazing multi-level diverse profession.
If someone had told me 7 years ago when I was thinking of leaving … (12 comments)
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advice: I saw Julie & Julia and My Mind is Cooking! - 08/31/09 12:34 AM
My daughter Alix and I just returned from the 7:15pm showing of the most lovely movie Julie & Julia. If you haven't seen it yet, make a date and do it. Its was just wonderful. You might be thinking to yourself right about about now "we'll that's nice Kym thanks for … (19 comments)
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advice: When Homeowner's Know MORE than Their Realtor - 09/05/08 07:55 PM
A couple of months ago one of my fantastic Realtors called me in for a consultation on a couple's home in Concord, Ca. They only wanted a consultation/report as the wife wanted to do the work herself.
I did my report and wished them well and went on my way.
A few … (32 comments)
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advice: Exciting Happenings were going on at the Furniture Show in Las Vegas - 07/31/08 12:16 AM
Rod Stewart gave a concert on Monday night at the Furniture Show in Vegas. It was in the outside patio area at the center of the three buildings at the World Market where the show is held
There was a huge banner of Rod, looking very good and not a day … (16 comments)
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advice: Amber Arias the Resident Expert Stager of Livermore, CA - 07/24/08 01:30 PM
This morning Terrylynn Fisher, Diablo Realty and I had the pleasure of getting up bright and early to attend the Livermore Marketing Meeting as the guest of Amber Arias of Vision HomeStaging and Design. Amber was asked to sit on a panel of experts for the marketing meeting to discuss the … (6 comments)
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advice: The results of our blog on Trial and Error - a very happy ending - 07/13/08 01:20 AM
I was pleased to give updates on my blog Trail and Error.
If you haven't been following the saga the following links are in order
http://activerain.com/blogsview/559860/Trial-and-Error-UpDATED
http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/569534/Fabulous-Follow-up-on
about the homeowner's who ended up firing the hobby stager due to lack of quality inventory, length of time it was taking to stage, and … (14 comments)
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advice: What type of customers are you looking for? - 07/13/08 12:30 AM
Whenever I ask a stager that question I get the funniest look...
"What do you mean what kind of customer?... A paying one of course!"
We'll that goes without saying. We all want customers who;
1. Don't argue about the price
2. Pay the deposit on time and have the remainder waiting … (18 comments)
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advice: Bullseye...when a Realtor and A Professional Stager Teams up - 07/03/08 07:04 PM
I am a very fortunate professional stager. I have wonderful Realtor clients, many who I have had since the beginning of my business almost 6 years ago.
I love working with new Realtors too. That look in their eye when they meet us and see the magic we do and say things "where … (29 comments)
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advice: Fabulous Follow up on Trial and Error - 06/27/08 07:34 PM
I just wanted to share the comment from the Realtor who worked so hard for me on the situation with the hobby stager that I shared with A/R a week ago on a blog called Trial and Error http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/559860/Trial-and-Error-UpDATED .
If you may recall the homeowners were cutting corners and received … (12 comments)
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advice: Two Red Lockers, One Buyer, One Happy Customer - 06/22/08 07:25 PM
Woohoo...It's was a red banner day today for my Virtual Consignment Shop. I have been working with a seller on his property for the past month or so. He has a tenant that is moving out in two months and we are trying to prepare and put the property on … (10 comments)
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advice: Trial and Error - UpDATED with photos and response - 06/20/08 11:21 PM
It happened about three weeks ago...I received a call from a very nice Realtor in the Berkeley area who was referred to me by a current client. She wanted me to meet with her homeowner clients and put together a bid on a small craftsman style home in the heart of … (29 comments)
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advice: Active Rain keeps percolating business - 06/19/08 12:48 AM
I was one of the "oh so lucky" people who was called for Jury Duty last week in our County seat of Martinez. Now don't get me wrong I really don't mind doing my service and I am more than happy to put criminals behind bars even though trials can be … (33 comments)
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advice: This Industry Has Changed - But then again they all do - 05/14/08 04:54 PM
It would be nice if someone would take a poll.
Some impartial person or company who can put their finger on the pulse of our ever changing industry.
You know that pulse we all have, all industries that is, that regulates how fast, how hot, how cold we are running.
How many … (17 comments)
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advice: It's NOW a Warm and Inviting Family Room in stead of... - 04/27/08 10:59 AM
I tell my clients, friends and acquaintance "I Love My Job" for many reasons. It is such an honor to be trusted with my client's possessions and properties. They meet me once or twice and the next thing you know they are gone for the day and my crew and I have … (12 comments)
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advice: Multiple Offers are Still Possible - Make sure you do everything possible to Showcase - 04/14/08 10:32 AM
Two trucks, 5 member staging crew, dozens of boxes of accessories, 5 custom florals, living room full of furniture, lots of artwork, and three bedding sets. Just a few of the items we brought in to this lovely home in the Ruby Hill's area of Pleasanton. We did the enhancement staging in … (20 comments)
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advice: Water SELLS! - 04/06/08 07:42 PM
I had a lovely client this week who was referred to me by one of my favorite Realtors. My client was high energy and could almost speak as rapidly as I so we got along famously. I met her at 9:00 in the morning and she had already been up for … (19 comments)
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advice: More Bee's with Honey - 03/01/08 12:07 AM
My crew and I finished a wonderful job today. It was a great property, but even better we love the Realtor and her lovely clients. The Realtor was a new referral that I met with about a month ago. She had been sent to me from one of my favorite clients and … (29 comments)
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advice: I had no idea what staging was...I thought it was just bringing furniture into a home for sale - 02/29/08 12:13 AM
Last night friend and local Realtor of the Year 2007 Terrylynn Fisher of Diablo Realty asked me to join her for a speaking engagement to a group of investors/flippers. They get together once a month to discuss properties locally and across the country they consider purchasing, fixing up and selling in the … (25 comments)
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advice: It's Almost Unbelievable - How can they not believe? - 02/13/08 10:11 PM
A friend approached me 10 months ago and mentioned that she was helping her mom put her house on the market. She then asked if I had any thoughts about staging it. I said, "of course you need to stage it." She then explained that her Realtor is a non-believer. My friend was a little worried … (69 comments)
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