south carolina: WOW, One of The Final Five...new friends, and PRESS Galore! - 04/04/08 05:49 PM
So how can you thank Shell Brodnax and RESA enough for creating the Stager Idol contest? I was hesitant to sign up because of all the talent I see on Active Rain...but I tossed my hat in the ring just to see... How exciting to be picked for the top 10! The
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south carolina: Talk about untechie! I was featured and removed the blog! - 03/27/08 07:50 PM
Sheesh...I know I'm getting old but I really try to stay on trend.... I was so honored to be featured for my Do you have the top five traits to sell your services? Well I posted to my five...then for some reason I had the brainstorm that the Newbies would appreciate
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south carolina: Do you have the top five traits to sell your services? - 03/26/08 06:03 AM
When times start getting a little rough, I dust off all the sales books I've collected over the years and go back and review the basics of sales. Many years ago when voice mail became an obstacle in getting to the decision maker, I remember going to a Steve Schiffman seminar where he
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south carolina: Rate Your Staging Training ~ IRIS - 03/25/08 08:39 PM
How about 10+ My trainer,mentor and now friend, Sandy Dixon, who also happens to be the New Executive Director of IRIS was the one I chose to take my training in Staging/redesign after interviewing a plethora of trainers. I had been active in advertising/marketing for most of my career. My dream job, selling display
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south carolina: What is Real Estate Staging To You? - 02/15/08 11:33 PM
In my opinion. Some call it house fluffing, some call it home enhancing and some call it home merchandising...simply put it is getting your house to SOLD! With over 80% of home buyers starting their shopping online it is imperitive that the photos that your Realtor puts on MLS looks "showcase" ready. When
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south carolina: Stagers Have You Hugged A Realtor Today? - 01/30/08 05:15 AM
I just commented on a blog from Jackie Peraza where she was asking for opinions about stagers having the added benefit of being a REALTOR? I am but I don't practice. As I was conveying my thoughts I remembered why I decided to leave as REALTOR and focus only on Staging. For one I needed to
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south carolina: It was difficult making a "before" room... - 01/20/08 08:00 PM
Renewed Rooms exhibited at the 2008 Low Country Living Home & Garden Show this weekend...January 18-20. It was the Savannah division of Renewed Rooms first real exposure to the Savannah and surrounding area market to show the value of staging. With a 20' x 40' booth, the task seemed overwhelming even with an ol' exhibit
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south carolina: Now I remember why I love this job. I make memories everyday! - 01/11/08 10:02 PM
From October to December....I experienced a theft of all inventory in two staged homes, death in the family, moving into the studio/warehouse, the holidays, and buying MORE (and holding my breath) inventory because we had MORE vacant homes...I have been on auto pilot. Today I did a redesign with my associate, Julia. We really work well
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south carolina: Defend Your Position...You May Be Published - 01/05/08 11:27 AM
Happy New Year To Everyone on The Rain One of our members had started a great blog on When To Quit. A great discussion started on advertising and marketing. I mentioned in my comments I built an advertising budget into my business plan and yes my background is advertising/marketing and I'm a
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south carolina: Sometimes You Have To Defend Your Position To Be Published and... Ask - 01/05/08 11:24 AM
Happy New Year To Everyone on The Rain One of our members had started a great blog on When To Quit. A great discussion started on advertising and marketing. I mentioned in my comments I built an advertising budget into my business plan and yes my background is advertising/marketing and I'm a
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south carolina: The things you can do with $1 store finds - 12/19/07 09:25 PM
Recently we were selected to decorate tents for a builder that has been holding events on tracks of land. Anyway long story short in a rush to do a last minute holiday theme...I ventured into the $1 store. The table setting is now in the studio...but except for the wine glasses and
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south carolina: It always feels like a holiday when we destage a property...and it is my advice to those wanting to sell their homes. - 12/17/07 07:13 PM
Recently we went to destage a property that had sold. Yes, we were thrilled it sold but another real thrill came when we went to pick-up the inventory...O,K. I admit it...I love my stuff! It was just like a holiday with lots of presents when we began packing the items we were
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south carolina: I had to have "rain"smack me in the face to smell the flowers and power of Active Rain! - 12/17/07 01:22 AM
I just became intensely immersed in Active Rain. I joined after an invite but only glanced once in awhile. I received two vacant staging jobs as a direct result of being a member of Active Rain but was so busy getting my studio up and running I put the power of Active Rain on the
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