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A Testimony that I just have to share!

Tina Hack - Agent/Stager in Danville, CA (Centoni Real Estate) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:35:42 -0500

I hope you don't mind because I really do not have time to post to Active Rain but every once in awhile I just have to sit down and share. I recently received this testimony from my client and my business is bustling. My style must have a lot to do with it so sharing their words may help others know what is working in real estate:

Tina,

Here is our testimonial and hope you like it.

We really appreciate the service and help you have given us. Thanks again. From LeeLee and Dan Ng:

We are owners of our dream home thanks to Tina’s help. We found the house we wanted but being first time homeowners in the US, we did not know where to start. We met Tina during an open house and found her to be professional, helpful and energetic so we decided to engage her to help us with the purchase of our house. She took charge immediately and quickly helped us secure our house. She shepherded us through the process to ensure we get the best deal and a clean house. She has lots of contacts and has introduced us to a great mortgage broker, contractors to improve on the house, movers, etc. You name it, she got it! She also provided good moving tips and advice that help us save money. Whenever we need help, she is always the re to guide us. We would definitely engage her again in the future and would recommend her to anyone who is going to purchase a house.

Rental Overhaul Before and Afters

Tina Hack - Agent/Stager in Danville, CA (Centoni Real Estate) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:26:48 -0500

This house was a rental for three years. I completely overhauled it. The owners said I did such a nice job they were moving back in and I said, "NO YOU ARE NOT!" nervously laughing.

This home was a rental for three years. I had to choose the exterior as well as the interior colors of the home. The cabinets were poorly painted white and I had the seller hire these two wonderful ladies to faux finish the kitchen, wet bar, linen closet, and master.

I purchased knobs for entire house, toilet, light fixtures, towel bars, plumbing, mirrors, lighting in and our or whatever it took too market this home. I added curtains in the master to mask the ugly next door neighbors backyard and I think it works. The floors were stained a rich walnut stain and looks beautiful in person. I staged the surfaces and outside arbor area.

The landscape was a total mess. As you can see with the new paint color and fresh landscaping it looks like a brand new home. So far, it has been well received! I will keep you posted.

While the market is slowed for some, I am as busy as ever due to my expertise in this field and willingness to pull up my sleeves and step in. It works!

These are all after shots:

Thanks everyone about my staging!

Tina Hack - Agent/Stager in Danville, CA (Centoni Real Estate) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:16:41 -0500

I love what I do. I am off and running with a new one on tour tomorrow. One day I will get pictures of the before state. I have been painting entire homes, staging, updating these homes in less than one week. Whew!

Got to run, and thanks again for your nice comments.

Tina

Staged Home Sold Before the Brochure Ink Was Dry!

Tina Hack - Agent/Stager in Danville, CA (Centoni Real Estate) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:23:33 -0500

I posted about one of my staged listings and promised some pictures so here they are...this house sold before the brochures went to print as a matter of fact! This home is in Danville, CA and it SOLD IN ONE DAY!

The asking list price was $1,688,000. It sold for more than the same model/floor plans in the same neighborhood.

I stage all my listings!

Negotiations start with staging!

Tina Hack - Agent/Stager in Danville, CA (Centoni Real Estate) — Sun, 27 May 2007 14:08:18 -0500

Hello everyone,

I am having tremendous success in Real Estate. I just listed a home last Saturday. By Monday, the painters were there painting the entire exterior of the home, the bathroom cabinets and bookshelves, and family room. During this time, I was bringing in furniture, pillows, plants, arranging furniture, and giving the home an inviting appeal.

It went on the market Thursday, and by Friday I had a offer that the sellers are quite happy about. Meanwhile, all the homes that were previously on the market before I took the listing, still are!

I can't boast enough how important staging is to a home. I will blog my listing within a few days. I would love to know your feedback.

Staging and Listing Expert,