Staging U Ramblings

Reno -Sparks 5 model funishings and accessories to be sold -Scratch and Dent Sale

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:29 -0700

Local Agents in the Reno -Sparks Areas

HUGE (5) Model Home & Accessory SALE

When:Saturday May 16th 8:30 -4pm (No Early Birds)

Where: 72B Webb Circle (Webb Business Park -

Off Old 395 towards Stead-Look for signs

5 Homes of furniture and all the accessories will be sold:

Sofas

Loveseats

Chairs

Coffee tables, endtables

TV Entertainment centers

Dining Tables

Queen Beds

Bedding

Night Stands

Lamps

Pictures small-xxlg

Pillows

Plants

Florals

Trees

Desks

Kitchen accessories

LOTS OF ACCESSORIES & MORE!!!!

Directions:

North on 395 Freeway

Take the STEAD BLVD exit, EXIT 76
Turn LEFT onto STEAD BLVD.

Turn LEFT onto N VIRGINIA ST. GO 0.5 mi

Turn LEFT onto WEBB CIR. Webb Business Park)

Go to end - turn right and look to left for open gated area.

Growing your staging business in a down economy

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:25:28 -0700

Growing your business in a down economy is possible but you better be using great business concepts such as:

Marketing your Staging Business- Staging Business Concepts,
business plans, business names, branding, trademarks, logos

Grow your Staging Business-How to develop a staging team and
find new revenues for your business

Inventory Investment- Determine if renting or owning products
is best for your company

Creative Ways to BOOST Your Inventory-How to build inventory
on a shoe-string budget

Creating Visibility- Marketing ideas and systems. Pitching to the
media and repeat and referral business strategies

Presentation Skills-How and what to present to a handful or
a roomful of clients

Technology- Websites, yours and others, e-newsletters,
blogs, database programs. systems for efficiency

Digital Photography-How and Why perfect pictures are critical

Mindset Motivation- How to stay motivated, on track and focused

Staging for Vacant Homes-Create strategies to appeal to
homeowners, Realtors, Investors and Builders

Staging for Occupied Homes- how to approach clients
in furnished homes and provide a unique staging service to them

Alliances-Who they are and why you need them

Smart Growth- When and how to add help, rent space, buy new
equipment and more services and sources

Staging Business Concepts- Solid business concepts
including forms, documents, contracts, insurance, time
management and more for a small business. Customize your business to fit your future goals

Okay.... we all know there is a lot to do when you own and operate your own business. I'm sure that some of these ideas and concepts you are already doing and others you haven't started for many reasons. That's where a business coach can help. Hi my name is Karel Rogers. I am the founder of Real Estate Staging Unlimited the largest home staging business in the Reno area. When I started my business I hired a coach to help me start my business -it was money well spent. I knew that having a good foundation for the skyscraper (my staging business) that I was hoping to build was critically important if it was going to stand erect, be unique and tall enough to stand out from the rest and not topple down from some strong storms.

For most stagers you get your training, open your business and depending on many factors you either experience success or not. Starting a business or keeping one running successfully requires a lot of planning. It's not just being creative, having an idea, getting a license, business cards and opening your doors for business. If it were that easy there would not be the high failure rate seen in the first five years of business. Not to mention the huge debt that often follows due to errors made in the early years of establishing a business.

If your business is new or established, business coaching can be a very affordable growth opportunity. I started Staging Business Solutions a few years ago and it is designed to help home staging professionals by providing business tools to help grow a healthy-happy business that will stand out and above the home stagers in your area. We guarantee it!

If you want to take your staging business to the next level call us @ 775-828-1133

Staging Business Solutions ONE-ON-ONE Coaching

www.realestatestagingunlimited.com

Staging your outdoor spaces

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:16:34 -0700

Ideas for outdoor living space

With spring lurking in a few months this is a great time to start thinking and purchasing items for your outdoor living space. In Nevada because of our beautiful warm weather our outdoor areas are seen as an extension or another room to our home.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to outdoor spaces. It can be another eating area, lively gathering place, calm refuge or a place for our children to play all without leaving your backyard. Choose a theme that reminds you of a favorite setting or vacation destination. Then get started on creating a wonderful space that you will love to be in.

Personalize your outdoor living space with items such as: Statuary Yard art (fountains. unique walking stones, stakes, sculptures, wind chimes, weathervanes, flags and colorful windsocks. Use trellis and garden arbors or Stepping-stones to break up and to connect other areas of the space. Welcome birds by utilizing birdhouses and decorative feeders. Don't forget to use colorful plants in the ground, pots, railings, window boxes, and/or hanging baskets.

Hang outdoor fabric to create walls and help to define space. Paint a rug pattern onto your cement or deck, or cut out a square piece of your cement and plant a garden of flowers. Another way to give your drab cement a new look is to stain or paint it. It can also have an overlay of a thin layer of cement and then use a stamp to make it look like brick or pavers.

Invest in comfortable furniture including chair cushions, pillows, tablecloths, and umbrellas that establish the theme you have chosen. Mix in wood furniture to add interest. Then add non-breakable dishware that will make eating outdoors safe. Other items to consider are a swing or glider loveseat, hammock or even a gazebo to add additional seating and interest to the space.

Evening lighting will always add interest and drama so use candles throughout your seating space and string lights to accent an arbor, railing, umbrella, or put them in your trees for light and sparkle. There are solar lights that can be used as a floodlight to highlight trees or garden statuary or fountain. Also use solar lighting to line a walking path, pathways, around gardens, railings and window boxes. These are inexpensive and free to operate.

Fireplaces help to warm the space in many ways and are available in many different styles, from built-ins to small mobile types. These help to extend your comfort into the evening hours and add a lot of ambiance.

Start now and plan your space, then start to pick up items as you see them. That way when spring has sprung your pocketbook won't be crying the blues. Have fun and be creative to create a space you will love to be in!

Integrity is what you do when no one is watching...and then you never have to have regrets!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:36:34 -0800

Today when I was returning items with my receipt to TJ Max Department Store that I had purchased for a design project a couple of weeks ago I was told by the clerk because I was a "stager" I would only be allowed to return items within 30 days of my purchase. Now I think this is reasonable for a store to ask this of their clients because they do not want "old" products but their other customers are allowed up to 60 days for returns.

I asked to speak with a manager to whom I know very well to find out more about this "new" policy. Because of the large volume we do with this store the manager was very apologetic and told me that because of several stagers in our area that were DISHONEST they had to implement this policy. That was a strong word... I asked for more information and she told me that several home stagers use the products and then return them for a full refund many up to 6 months.

DISHONEST...I couldn't have agreed more!!! I was appalled that our staging profession is being brought down and questioned by our vendors through this wrongful practice! When you buy something you own it, you are not borrowing it to use it...you own it! If you buy a blouse and wear it you don't return it...you own it and the same goes when using products in any staging projects.

This was the second time in 3 months that a store the other one was ROSS that had spoke to me about this dishonest practice by home stagers. I was angry that my profession has been discussed in such a negative way...DISHONEST! My advice to home stagers that are involved in this wrongful and dishonest activity -If you cannot afford to be in the business go do something else and quit disgracing our industry.

My mother taught me as a child your integrity is worth your weight in gold. Integrity is what you do when no one is watching...the right thing and then you never have to have regrets!

Growing your staging business in a down economy....hire a business coach!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:51:48 -0800

Growing your business in a down economy is possible but you better be using great business concepts such as:

For most stagers you get your training, open your business and depending on many factors you either experience success or not. Starting a business or keeping one running successfully requires a lot of planning. It's not just being creative, having an idea, getting a license, business cards and opening your doors for business. If it were that easy there would not be the high failure rate seen in the first five years of business. Not to mention the huge debt that often follows due to errors made in the early years of establishing a business.

If your business is new or established, business coaching can be a very affordable growth opportunity. I started Staging Business Solutions last year and it is designed to help home staging professionals by providing business tools to help grow a healthy-happy business that will stand out and above the home stagers in your area. We guarantee it!

If you want to take your staging business to the next level call us @ 775-828-1133

Staging Business Solutions ONE-ON-ONE Coaching

www.realestatestagingunlimited.com

Internet Passwords got you going #+@$&&***#crazy!!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:45:10 -0800

Passwords for the Internet can be impossible to remember. SO MANY! I have at least 30 sites that I am involved with and I can not have the same for each site so this is my tip...

Use the name of the site somewhere in the body of the password and then add your code. This can be characters,letters and numbers.

Example: 123activerain987 or activerain1987 or activerain**6546 use can use any of the characters- letters or numbers to add to the site name but make it so you can remember - then use this series with every site you go to.

TIP- use the name of site and series of numbers-letters-characters that you made once for all your log-ins. This should not be used in High Security accounts such as Banking but it is great for all the other internet sites.

It's wonderful...because you will never have to remember another password!

For Realtors -Free Class for Staging Concepts

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:23:26 -0800

FREE Lunch & Learn Schedule
For Realtors Only

Learn how staging can help you to sell houses in this slow market and make you more $$$$ annually!

FREE

Lunch & Learn on how and when to use Staging

RENO

When: Thursday, January 22nd 11:30-1pm

Where: Stewart Title

1070 Caughlin Crossing, Reno, NV

Space is limited and RSVP is required by 1-20-09

Call 828-1133 and leave a message or

sign up at the top of this page and be sure to state which class you are attending.

Who pays for Staging- Realtor or Homeowner

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:35:10 -0700

So after you decide that you are going to stage who will pay for it? I would say that about 70% of the time the homeowner pays for the service. After we build a relationship with a Realtor we find that they want every house staged because they see the benefits and then they pay for the staging or share the cost with the seller.

We encourage Realtors to have the client pay for the service up front and then reimburse the seller 50-100% on closing. This becomes a win-win for both the seller and agent because they save money on marketing because the home is in showcase condition so pictures and presentation come across excellent. And time is money so with the use of staging the property usually stays on the market less time and everyone gets paid faster.

Savvy Realtors and homeowners understand that staging a home really helps them to get the sold sign posted! So if you're not using a stager on your team do some interviewing of the companies in your area...it will be time well spent.

We have the largest staging company in Reno so we can provide a higher level of service and products than most other staging companies. We own all of the furnishings and accessories and we have a lot of them. And it's our products that always makes a house beautiful and unique. Best wishes for getting the SOLD sign posted!

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Color is pure magic! It can make or break a deal when selling a house.

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:16:46 -0700

I'm sure you have heard from buyers that they hate the "color" of the room or house. Why can't they just see past the color? Why can't they see how great the house could be if they just painted it themselves? Why even try and figure it out...they just can't . So make sure you have your sellers paint all areas that are dirty, bright or odd colors to in a warm neutral color.

A color expert is your best bet when making color suggestions. The investment of fresh paint will pay off in more ways than one..how about more money and a quicker sell!

Don't try to sell the concept to your seller by yourself ...Hire an color expert, many stagers and redesigners provide this service. If you don't have a stager on your team now is the time to set yourself apart from other Realtors because they will help you to get the sold sign posted!

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Can a buyer see past the clutter?

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:10:22 -0700

Answer: Probably not and the house will probably fall under the fixer up category.

When we are called to do a report for the realtor and homeowner on how to get the home ready for sale we often see a dirty home. This doesn't mean necessarily that the house is cluttered it can just be dirty. We recommend that if you want to list this house you better plan to pay for an outside service to come into the home and put the sparkle back into the home. But don't stop there make sure just like a gardner for a yard be prepared to pay for additional cleanings. If the house has great possibilities it's worth this expense. No matter how much you advertise for the home if it's dirty it will bring less money.

If you are not using a home preparation service find one today in your area. Many stagers and redesigners offer this service.

Good luck with getting the sold sign posted!

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

READY..SET...GO!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:04:37 -0700

READY-Getting the seller to get Ready to Go....can be a difficult task sometimes. You would think that when they decide to list their home that they would be thinking that they will be moving soon. But I find that many are not ready to leave their home that they have built memories in not to mention that they have to often do alot of work to get the home ready to be listed.

SET- The best way to get most sellers motivated is to talk about money. If they don't declutter... the chances of a full offer are less. If they don't fix broken items..the chances of a full offer are less. If they don't paint and clean up...the chances of a full offer are less. You get the picture. And usually when we are done explaining what a BIG opportunity they have for increasing the value of the home they listen.

GO- As a Realtor you can often tell them what you think needs to be done but sometimes they just are not motivated. That's when you pull in an expert to back up what you are saying and follow up with what needs to be done so that you can get a good offer presented by the future homeowner.

That expert can be a staging service. Many offer home preparation services to help get the home ready to be on the market. Our company provides such services and our Realtors are always amazed how we get the seller motivated to complete everything that needs to be done so that you can help them to get the sold sign posted!

Get connected to a stager in your area and they will help you to successfully market your business.

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

2 Free Interior Redesigns will be given in October 2008

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:52:59 -0700

Do you know a deserving individual or organization in the Reno/Carson or Tahoe Areas who could benefit from a Interior Redesign? Real Estate Staging Unlimited will be offering Two FREE one room Interior Redesign for a deserving individual or organization! Why?

October is IRIS® Get Redesigned MonthSM

IRIS is gearing up for Get Redesigned MonthSM with several industry partners and a nationwide radio campaign. IRIS members will redesign thousands of people's homes during this month-long event and we will be offering two free one room redesigns during October.

IRIS (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists), an international, non-profit organization of professional redesigners and stagers announces IRIS Get Redesigned MonthSM a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of redesign and of hiring a professional interior redesigner.
As an IRIS member, I'm a professionally trained interior stager and redesigner. Using redesign is like a personal makeover for your home using what you already own to create a new, warm and inviting home for you to live in!

The annual event will be launched at my organization's education conference and expo in San Diego October 8-10, 2008, but we will begin to take applications from the public immediately. So help us to find a deserving individual or organization who could benefit having a room in their home or business redesigned just as you see on the home and garden channel.

Please e-mail staging_unlimited@msn.com or go to the contact page with your entries and we will help create a warm and comfortable space for your deserving individual or organization.

Click here to submit an entry

Karel Rogers is RESA Stager of the Month

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:21:09 -0700

This month I am being honored as (RESA)Real Estate Staging Association Stager STAGER of the Month and it is always a privilege to be recognized among my associates and peers. I love what I do and I always look forward when I complete a project and my client says WOW! If you are not familiar with RESA check out their website at www.RealEstateStagingAssociation.com

RESA Stager of the Month http ://www.realestatestagingassociation.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=304550&module_id=33117

IRIS Convention NEWS

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:53:28 -0700

Karel Rogers is a presenter at this year

IRIS 2008 October Conference in San Diego

Super Information Highway is a term used for the Internet and Driving 55 won't work on this Highway - it is the age of speed when you use the Internet!

I am excited to present information how to use the Internet to create and use websites, your and others, e-newsletters, blogs, database programs and systems for efficiency in layman's words- marketing yourself on the Internet.

It's all about marketing your business so people can find you and when they do making sure that you have the right information about your company and services. I have planned a dynamic presentation that will help you have better success while gaining more speed to develop a profitable and successful staging business utilizing the Internet...hang on it's fast!

Go to www.weredesign.com for more information about the IRIS conference and if you are a (RESA) Real Estate Staging Association member you can attend this conference....so get signed up and I'll see you there!

It's FREE...Lunch and Learn about Staging in this market

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:09:05 -0700

Free Lunch and Learn on Real Estate Staging

Please be our guest...we will be presenting information about staging and why it has become the secret weapon of savvy Realtors and homeowners for selling homes in this SLOW market. If you want to get the best listing price and the home sold in the least amount of time don't miss this class! Stage it... Sell it! will be presented in Reno andTahoe and a complimentary lunch will be provided. RSVP is required We'll see you there!

RENO Thursday September 18th TAHOE Friday September 19th

Class is for Realtors only

RENO

When: Thursday, September 18th 11:30-1pm

Where: Stewart Title 1070 Caughlin Crossing, Reno, NV

TAHOE

When: Friday, September 19th 11:30-1pm

Where: First Centennial Title Company 893 Tahoe Blvd, #1400 Incline Village, NV

Space is limited and RSVP is required by 9-16-08 Call 828-1133 and leave a message or Sign up now and be sure to state which class you are attending.

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Are you lacking personality?

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:17:28 -0700

Ever meet a person that is monotone and doesn't have the ability to tell a story or answer a question? Well houses are the same-they must engage the buyer and create conversation! When selling a home many times the homeowner has already relocated and the home now sits empty lacking the once beautifully decorated furnishings that helped to give the home a great personality.

We staged a home yesterday that couldn't create a good conversation with the buyer. It has been on the market empty for over 6 months and is listed for $1,7500.00 so not having the WOW was not an option.

When you entered the home entry the stone floors seemed large and cold and as you stood looking into the oversized living room which seemed like a personal conversation would never be able to take place because of the size of the room. The fireplace was beautiful and expanded almost the length of the room but without a balance of furnishings it seemed to over power the room. This is the room that must grab the buyer...it is the hub or center of the home and this didn't create the WOW it made you say HMMM.

The rest of the home had a great layout but it just seemed to have a lot of cold stone everywhere and though the stone was beautiful it just wasn't that interesting. The masterbedroom was another very large room that upon entering it the comment made was "why did they off center the lighting on the bed wall" instead of "this is a beautiful suite". When we staged the room it had in additon to the bed and side tables a sofa, two chairs and occasional tables which room to spare... it went from Why to WOW!

Staging a home brings personality back into the home. Depending on the style of the home will determine some of the personality but having a home filled with beautiful furnishings and accessories always engages the buyer to say " I could live here" and that's why you stage a home to bring in the personality that everyone loves and wants to be around....Stage it..SELL it!

wwwRealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Staging Business Solutions helping staging professionals to grow their businesses!

To stage or not to stage...that is the question

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:45:47 -0700

Staging is not a new concept it has been around since the early 90's but like everything it takes an idea to travel around awhile before everyone catches the concept.

HGTV was the wild fire for staging. They informed their viewers about this innovative concept of presenting the home completing ready to the future homeowners. No second guessing how the home will look. By de-cluttering, de-personalizing, reshaping the furniture to fit the home the buyer can see how the home will work for them.

Staging is not going to go away any time soon, so get on board and use it in your marketing efforts. we have had many homes sell one day after staging and yes in this market! Whether you stage the primary living spaces or use small staging concepts in limited areas you will have better responses from buyers and that will help you to get the sold sign posted!

One cost reduction is usually 5 times higher than the cost of staging a home and when you use home staging the odds are that you will not take a reduction....STAGE it you'll be glad you did!

www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Staging Business Solutions for the home staging industry, coaching is available for new and seasoned stagers who want to grow their businesses.

Great Tips to get a house sold!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:20:50 -0700

Real Estate Staging Unlimited is the largest home staging company in the Reno areas.

Great Tips to get your home ready to SELL!l

Curb Appeal: Buyers begin to make decisions whether they will buy the house as soon as they drive up to it. At minimum, lawns should be freshly mowed, leaves raked or snow shoveled. Consider a hanging or potted plant for the entrance. Sweep the porch, deck and all walk ways and ensure garbage and recycling are stored away from the front of the house. Assure that your front door, porch, outside railings and steps are clean.

Get Rid of the Clutter: De-personalize. Remove objects that your potential buyers won't be able to identify with such as political or religious items and family pictures. Pack anything that is seasonal, and items that will not be used in the next 60 days should be stored.

Clean: Your home must sparkle. Hire a cleaning crew or company; having a cleaning service return weekly while your house is for sale is probably a good investment. Get your windows professionally cleaned inside and out

Fix: A cracked wall, dripping faucet, cracked tile, water spots, broken gutter, fences or missing siding will send the wrong message to potential buyers. Getting them fixed by a handyman or yourself is a smart idea. You don't want your home to be seen as a fixer-upper.

Paint: Neutral colors sell. To appeal to the widest group of buyers, avoid using styles or colors they would never select. You want clean neutral colors throughout your home. Potential buyers walking through your home want to imagine themselves as the owners without having to do a lot of work when they move in.

Lighting: Make sure that all lights in the home are working and that you have enough additional lighting throughout each area to illuminate the space. Open window treatments daily before you leave your home. You never know when you will have a showing.

Home Staging: Model homes are a great way to get motivated to see what is the competition and why people get excited to buy these homes. So start by visiting a model home to see what they are doing and then implement five to 10 or more ideas for your home.

Get rid of all area rugs to help to show the condition of the floors and the expanse of the floor space.

Remove extra or large furniture pieces. Be sure that the furniture placement shows off all the features of the room such fireplaces, scenic views, architectural features of the home.

Limit your cooking to very plain foods so odors don't linger. If possible arrange for pets to stay with family or friends during the sale of your home. Pet allergies can stop a sale.

Leave on the heat to a comfortable setting and soft music playing when you leave the home. This will welcome the future homeowner.

Real Estate Staging Unlimited is the largest staging company in the Reno areas and we provide free estimates for vacant and occupied home staging projects. Visit our website at http://www.realestatestagingunlimited.com/ or call us at 775-828-1133 for more information.
Copyright © 2007 Real Estate Staging Unlimited /Staging U Ramblings| All Rights Reserved

Business Coach...for Professional Home Stagers

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:26:34 -0700

We are proud to announce our newest division of our company- Staging Business Solutions

Staging Business Solutions is designed to help the home staging professionals by providing business tools to help grow a healthy-happy business!

Hi my name is Karel Rogers. I am the founder of Real Estate Staging Unlimited the largest home staging business in the Reno area. When I started my business I hired a coach to help me start my business -it was money well spent. I knew that having a good foundation for the skyscraper (my staging business) that I was hoping to build was critically important if it was going to stand erect, be unique and tall enough to stand out from the rest and not topple down from some strong storms.

Starting a business requires a lot of planning it's not just being creative, having an idea, getting a license, business cards and opening your doors for business. If it were that easy there would not be the high failure rate seen in the first five years of business. Not to mention the huge debt that often follows due to errors made in the early years of establishing a business.

Our goal through our coaching program is to help the home staging industry by providing staging businesses the tools and skills to help them succeed long-term in their own local market. We understand that Chicago is different that Missoula and we will help you discover how to apply practical business practices that help you to stand out and above the stagers in your area.

If you want to take your staging business to the next level call us @ 775-828-1133

Staging Business Solutions ONE-ON-ONE Coaching
Here are some of the areas we can assist you with:

Marketing your Staging Business- Staging Business Concepts,
business plans, business names, branding, trademarks, logos

Grow your Staging Business-How to develop a staging team and
find new revenues for your business

Inventory Investment- Determine if renting or owning products
is best for your company

Creative Ways to BOOST Your Inventory-How to build inventory
on a shoe-string budget

Creating Visibility- Marketing ideas and systems. Pitching to the
media and repeat and referral business strategies

Presentation Skills-How and what to present to a handful or
a roomful of clients

Technology- Websites, yours and others, e-newsletters,
blogs, database programs. systems for efficiency

Digital Photography-How and Why perfect pictures are critical

Mindset Motivation- How to stay motivated, on track and focused

Staging for Vacant Homes-Create strategies to appeal to
homeowners, Realtors, Investors and Builders

Staging for Occupied Homes- Discover how to approach clients
in furnished homes and provide a unique staging service to them

Alliances-Who they are and why you need them

Smart Growth- When and how to add help, rent space, buy new
equipment and more services and sources

Staging Business Concepts- Learn solid business concepts
including forms, documents, contracts, insurance, time
management and more for a small business. We will help you
to customize your business to fit your future goals

Our rates are reasonable and you will get one on one attention. If you want to implement great strategies and make money doing what you love then call us you'll be glad you did. 775-828-1133 Karel Rogers

www.realestatestagingunlimited.com

Stager Idol...here I come!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:26:13 -0800

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the national contest Stager Idol sponsored by Real Estate Staging Association. I have now moved up to the final 10 contestants and have just submitted a real estate staging project that will judged by the celebrity judges which will determine if I will continue on in this contest. I'll keep you posted and for more information about this national contest visit www.realestatestagingassociation.com

Thanks again

Karel Rogers/Real Estate Staging Unlimited

Great tips to get your home ready to SELL!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:32:46 -0800

Great Tips to get your home ready to SELL!l

Get rid of all area rugs to help to show the condition of the floors and the expanse of the floor space.

Remove extra or large furniture pieces. Be sure that the furniture placement shows off all the features of the room such fireplaces, scenic views, architectural features of the home.

Limit your cooking to very plain foods so odors don't linger. If possible arrange for pets to stay with family or friends during the sale of your home. Pet allergies can stop a sale.

Leave on the heat to a comfortable setting and soft music playing when you leave the home. This will welcome the future homeowner.

HELP!!! What are 2-3 websites that you use to network OR gather info for your real estate business

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:34:45 -0800

AR members I need just 2-3 websites that you think are valuable in your networking or gathering info for and in your real estate business. Please do not include AR. I will publish the list when I gather the info.

Thanks

Website Name

Purpose of site

ASK and YOU will receieve...DISCOUNTS

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:49:55 -0800

Most of you know about Pier1 Imports and their 20% discount but World Market also offers a 10% discount. Home Fabric and Rugs also offers a 10% discount.

In my community I have many (8) local merchants that give me discounts. I ask every store manager that I purchase products from because it has never been posted about any discounts. I have a carpet company that I receive 15% of the retail price of the carpet that he installs from my referrals. At the lighting store it is the same as well as my painting company that I use.

Every discount that you take advantage of pays off at the end of the year...so just ask for the discount and you will be surprised how many will say yes!

Hey...I'm tyring to get your attention!

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:11:24 -0800

Hey I'm trying to get your attention! Isn't that what we are trying to do when we are marketing ourselves? It's not easy trying to come up with interesting ways of re-inventing and staying current with forever changing trends.

I've been using a free site that I came across that has a great format to advertise your goods...you! www.merchantcircle.com it has a great format to advertise your business and it is FREE. I've gotten some great feedback..let me know what you think.

Karel www.RealEstateStagingUnlimited.com

Stand out from the rest...

Karel Rogers (Real Estate Staging Unlimited) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:11:15 -0800

Stand out from the Rest!

Staging is what can help you stand out from other Realtors. There still are many Realtors that don't use staging services. What I don't understand about this choice is that advertising the home in many different ways is how the home is sold. Networking, word of mouth, print advertising, Internet, virtual tours- there are so many ways to invest in advertising when you are trying to sell the home so why not include real estate staging.

Staging can be one of the BEST investments before you start any marketing efforts. Without having the home in showcase form the rest can become very costly. The longer the property stays on the market the more you will have to invest in your advertising efforts. I know that in my area just a few print ads can be more than staging costs. Not to mention that after 30-60-90 days the only option you can offer the seller to get the home sold is to lower the selling price which effects your payday as well.

Bottom-line, staging provides a transformation of any home that takes it to the next level. Start with staging and let me know if you save money on your advertising efforts. Staging, if it done right can help your home to sell faster and often for money...so stage it and get the sold sign posted!

We Dress Homes To Sell in the Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe areas http://www.realestatestagingunlimited.com/