staging training: Stagers vs. Real Estate Professionals? - 10/09/08 02:08 PM
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This will be uncomfortable for some in the industry, yet this blog is designed to ask questions and summize the answers in our own words and help each other understand..
My question to real estate professionals is why you feel uncomfortable selling the … (4 comments)
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staging training: What a team - 10/06/08 10:44 AM
Thanks to all.
Team CSP™ Niagara recently attended the Niagara Real Estate Association trade show on October 02, 2008 at the Americana Resort and Spa in Niagara Falls ON.
CSP™ Team Niagara – Golden Horseshoe – alphabetically
Devin Khuu – dk design studio / dk transitions
Mara Snider – … (0 comments)
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staging training: Working as a team - 10/06/08 10:42 AM
Working as a team in Niagara offers our real estate partners a solid resource for all their staging needs. I have heard some disappointing stories about stagers battling it out for the real estate agents in their area; which is just crazy. There are more than enough agents, homeowners and … (0 comments)
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staging training: Like Technology? Check out these Stats for Real Estate - 09/22/08 11:40 AM
Technology Statistics
REALTORS®' use of email for business - 50% of REALTORS® communicate with their clients by e-mail more than 50% of the time
Real Estate Web Pages - Does your company have a website? yes - 89% no - 8% Source: 2007 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile
Technology … (1 comments)
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staging training: Home Staging Class coming to Portland, Oregon! - 09/06/08 09:50 AM
Real Estate Agents - those of you interested in learning about the process and purpose of Home Staging, how to get clients on board, how to use Staging as a key marketing tool, and earn the prestigious Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Designation and Accreditation, come to the ASP Course in Portland, OR on September … (1 comments)
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staging training: New AR Group for Staging & Design Training - 08/31/08 12:34 PM
Announcing a new group on activerain.com:
Association of Design Education (ADE)
Looking for Staging training or continuing Design education? Have questions about your business plan or décor issues? This non-denominational Group is a forum for Students, Stagers and Trainers alike.
The Association of Design Education (ADE) was formed to promote excellence … (13 comments)
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staging training: Home Staging - Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Course offered in SF Bay Area - 08/02/08 01:40 PM
Stagedhomes.com is proud to announce that the Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course is coming to Concord, CA:
Concord, CA
August 12th & 13th
at
Holiday Inn Concord
1050 Burnett Avenue, Concord, CA 94520
**This course is approved for 14 hours of Continuing Education for California licensed agents!!**
CCAR® members … (0 comments)
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staging training: Membership has it's advantages! - 07/19/08 10:56 AM
I wrote this blog for the CSP stagingweblog.com, however I truly felt it was important to post on activerain as well for one simple reason. Those who are looking to add staging to their portfolio, add value by increasing additional accreditations or those who simply want more from a training provider … (4 comments)
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staging training: If anyone is interested in Home Staging read below - 07/10/08 09:01 AM
Your doorway to the exciting, rewarding world of home staging!
Real estate staging professionals are in greater demand today than ever before. The reason is clear: homes staged by professionally trained stagers sell faster, and they sell for more. Property Staging Consultants® is helping meet the national and international … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training for Interior Designers and Decorators and Others - 06/26/08 04:24 PM
Property Staging Consultants®
Staging Training for Interior Designers and Decorators and Others
The 3-Day Property Staging Consultants® course will provide you with everything you need to become "licensed" and start generating profits from your own home staging business. In this comprehensive course, staging professionals will gain in-depth insight into the entire … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training for Real Estate Professionals - 06/26/08 04:23 PM
Property Image Consultants®
Staging Training for Real Estate Professionals
The 2-Day Property Image Consultant® program is designed to educate Real Estate Professionals on the importance and value of the staging process. By implementing established staging concepts, you will sell properties in less time and for more money. Real Estate Professionals will … (0 comments)
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staging training: Why the PIC and PSC Courses = Proven Success in Property Staging! - 06/26/08 04:21 PM
Home Staging Courses & Training
Why the PIC and PSC Courses = Proven Success in Property Staging!
We offer two totally separate courses tailored to your individual goals and educational needs.
All of our Trainers are fully licensed in both real estate and property staging. This allows us to give you … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Tip of the Week. - 06/26/08 04:18 PM
Staging Tip of the Week:
Educate yourselves on what it takes to adjust your presentation to the market. We train per real estate needs not as designers! Staging makes a huge difference, don't continue to let fear stop you from making a change in your approach. We can help you make … (1 comments)
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staging training: Property Staging Consultants - 06/26/08 04:16 PM
Property Staging Consultants - Founded on vision, designed to succeed!
Property Staging Consultants is a professional organization specializing in the training of real estate professionals and other interested individuals in the art of "Home Staging." Graduates of PSC® courses will be issued a certificate as a Property Staging Consultant®, and this … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training for Interior Designers and Decorators and Others - 06/26/08 02:32 PM
Property Staging Consultants®
The 3-Day Property Staging Consultants® course will provide you with everything you need to become "licensed" and start generating profits from your own home staging business. In this comprehensive course, staging professionals will gain in-depth insight into the entire staging process, and will also learn how to … (0 comments)
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staging training: Before & After Staging - 06/26/08 02:28 PM
The Property Staging Consultant® and Property Image Consultant® courses will teach you proven approaches to effectively showcasing each room with a warm, inviting presentation geared to the broadest possible “buyer appeal.” These approaches have been professionally proven and statistics are available if you wish to see them. www.propertystagingconsultants.com We are available … (0 comments)
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staging training: What is Home Staging? - 06/26/08 02:27 PM
The concept behind home staging is as simple as it is powerful: a stager prepares a property for sale to meet two key goals of the homeowner: a faster sale and a greater Return on Investment.
This is accomplished by a careful evaluation of the home's current condition and attributes, … (0 comments)
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staging training: Testimonial - 06/26/08 02:21 PM
"The photos are great !! What a contrast between before and after.
Thanks for the paint numbers. We'll get busy on that. Tonya has been deep cleaning the house and cleaning out the garage. She is trying to get the family together to tackle the downstairs storage, since there is a … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training for Interior Designers and Decorators and Others - 06/26/08 01:28 PM
Property Staging Consultants®
Staging Training for Interior Designers and Decorators and Others
The 3-Day Property Staging Consultants® course will provide you with everything you need to become "licensed" and start generating profits from your own home staging business. In this comprehensive course, staging professionals will gain in-depth insight into the entire … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training for Real Estate Professionals - 06/26/08 01:27 PM
Property Image Consultants®
Staging Training for Real Estate Professionals
The 2-Day Property Image Consultant® program is designed to educate Real Estate Professionals on the importance and value of the staging process. By implementing established staging concepts, you will sell properties in less time and for more money. Real Estate Professionals will … (2 comments)
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staging training: A Master Bedroom and what to do - 06/23/08 03:47 PM
A master bedroom should appeal to both sexes.
When you are ready to sell your home, remember that the master bedroom should appeal to both sexes. Make sure you have something feminine and masculine in the room (don't leave to much of each and keep it in the same theme. … (0 comments)
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staging training: About PSC - 06/23/08 03:43 PM
About PSC
Property Staging Consultants - Founded on vision, designed to succeed!
Since founding the company in 2005, Property Staging ConsultantsTM CEO Jackie Riggins has built PSCTM into one of the most respected names in the business. Since then, her passion for sharing her home staging expertise has helped … (1 comments)
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staging training: 51 Reasons why PSC is your best choice for professional Property Staging training! - 06/23/08 03:30 PM
51 Reasons why PSC is your best choice for professional Property Staging training!
Property Staging Consultants sets the industry standard for professionalism and effective training in all aspect of Property Staging!
All PSC trainees will learn the most current Staging techniques from instructors who are all fully qualified in the … (0 comments)
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staging training: Property Staging Consultants Sell Homes Faster than Any other Company! - 06/23/08 03:24 PM
What is Home Staging?
The concept behind home staging is as simple as it is powerful: a stager prepares a property for sale to meet two key goals of the homeowner: a faster sale and a greater Return on Investment.
This is accomplished by a careful evaluation of the home’s … (0 comments)
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staging training: Staging Courses and Training - 06/23/08 03:19 PM
Staging Courses & Training.
PSC™ Corporate Mission:
Property Staging Consultants™ is proud to offer a highly effective, “real-world-tested” combination of classroom instruction and hands-on, in-the-field training for anyone with a desire to learn what really works in the real estate staging industry. Our goal is to provide the real estate … (0 comments)
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staging training: Property Staging Consultants Sell Homes in the first 14 Days for Asking Price and Higher!! - 06/23/08 03:09 PM
Welcome to Property Staging Consultants®
Property Staging Consultants have sold properly prepared homes in less than two weeks and most often more than the asking price.
Signing up for a Course is Simple
51 Reasons why PSC is your choice for professionalProperty Staging Training!
Your doorway to … (0 comments)
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staging training: NEW - The 'S' Factor E-Book Available from the Creator of Home Staging! - 06/05/08 11:06 PM
This is an exciting industry and we are fortunate to have resources at our disposal that help us continue to gain education and insight into what works for us as Stagers! The 'S' Factor has been released as an E-book (downloadable to your computer) and is FULL of valuable information related … (13 comments)
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staging training: Train with the Industry Leaders - 04/15/08 12:10 PM
<a href="www.stagingtraining.com">
Certified Staging Professionals</a> is widely recognized as North America’s leading <a href="http://www.stagingtraining.com">staging training company</a>. The <a href="http://www.stagingtraining.com">three-day intensive training program</a>, including a <a href="http://www.stagingtraining.com">hands-on staging experience</a>, is unmatched in the industry. <a href="http://www.ingenuitypizzazz.com">Nairn Friemann</a>, president of <a href="http://www.ingenuitypizzazz.com">Ingenuity & Pizzazz, Inc.</a>, is one of New York City’s top … (0 comments)
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staging training: Spring is in the Air and On the Air with Diva in the House-The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio - 04/02/08 08:26 PM
We are welcoming SPRING all this month on Diva in the House-The Voice of Real Estate Staging. Tune in every Friday at 1 p.m. eastern time at http://www.radiosandysprings.com/.
April 4th: Guest TerryLynn Fisher will help SPRING FORWARD business success. TerryLynn was recently nominated the 2007 RESA Staging Realtor of the Year!
April … (7 comments)
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staging training: 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 … (30 comments)
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staging training: Staging Trainees: There's a Gold Mine of Info in the CSP(TM) Manual - 02/12/08 12:03 PM
How many of us arrived back home after our gruelling yet excellent Canadian Staging Professional (TM) training only to put the 20-pound manual on our bookshelf and then forget about it for a while? Though many sections of the manual have been extremely helpful at various stages of my business start-up, … (0 comments)
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staging training: Looking for the Fastest Way to Business Success - 01/21/08 01:23 AM
Have you noticed that everyone is looking for the fast track? Easiest way to be successful, easiest way to get fit, easiest way to get a credit card, easiest way to get life insurance without a medical, easiest way to loose weight - so no wonder people are looking for the … (2 comments)
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staging training: The Number One Reason Agents Go out of Business - 01/17/08 12:45 AM
The number one reason agents go out of business is because of not having enough listings, which is compounded by not enough cash flow. As in any business, these symptoms are a result of not having a well defined marketing plan and great communication skills. Part of a great marketing plan is … (5 comments)
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staging training: The Importance of Floral Design to Real Estate Staging - 01/01/08 04:54 PM
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staging training: Diva in the House Radio Show Guest and Topic for Dec. 14th 1p.m. Eastern Time - 12/10/07 01:20 PM
Hi Everyone;
Just my weekly announcement of who to expect to hear on the airwaves at www.radiosandyspring.com this Friday at 1 p.m. on Diva in the House. This week I will be speaking with Nairn Friemann a Certified Staging Professional Instructor and Angela Brooks of CSP. We will explore what the … (3 comments)
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staging training: Nominations Now Being Accepted - 12/06/07 02:58 PM
The Real Estate Staging Association was formed to provide support to all professional real estate Stagers in North America. RESA is the portal to the Staging industry and is the source of education and business tools focused on the needs of Professional Stagers.
RESA would like to recognize Staging Professionals for … (16 comments)
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staging training: What should training companies teach? - 11/07/07 06:45 PM
Currently there is much BUZZ regarding the constant popping up of staging training companies. I think we all agree that education is a good thing but the fly by night training in a box and less than qualified people attempting to teach staging is becoming staggering, frustrating and nauseating. Kate posted her … (20 comments)
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staging training: Taking and Using Pictures for Marketing Homes - 10/12/07 08:26 PM
Taking and Using Pictures for Marketing
All Professional P$CTM Stagers take before and after photos. Take photos in every room, from all four corners, each of the walls and architecture you will be identifying. Take overhead if possible. It is crucial to take photos after the staging is complete. Always use … (2 comments)
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staging training: Lighting Lighting Lighting - 10/12/07 08:24 PM
Lighting Lighting Lighting
Turn ALL the lights on and open the blinds before you leave in the morning. That way if you have showings while you are at work the lights will be on, it will feel inviting and enhance the square footage and the price of the sale. For more … (2 comments)
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staging training: What is Staging? - 10/12/07 08:23 PM
What is Staging?
Staging has become a popular and dynamic industry of its own within the real estate trade! Staging is preparing a property for sale to meet two goals: a faster sale and a greater Return on Investment. This is done by peeling back the layers of the home and addressing … (0 comments)
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staging training: Defining Home Staging - 10/12/07 08:18 PM
Defining stagingMost homeowners have enjoyed their home. While living there, they have personalized it and put their mark on it. They have decorated in a style that suits them, and in a color palette that they are comfortable with. And while they are living in that home, that is great. However, … (0 comments)
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staging training: Inconvenient Truths about Home Staging - 08/27/07 12:40 PM
Last Friday, I happened to be contacted by the Chicago Tribune to discuss something that coincidentally had been on my mind for quite a few days.
For days now I could not stop thinking about the recent report published by the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents (NAEBA) entitled: "How to not … (47 comments)
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staging training: Are You Generating a Desire for Your Real Estate Services? - 06/13/07 10:52 PM
We emphasize the impact home staging has when implemented in marketing plans when we break down this months "P" of marketing: PERSUASION.
This particular marketing "P" has earned a bad rep, from consumers, as it is often the most misused marketing strategy by business professionals. The word PERSUASION alone portrays less-than-savory … (2 comments)
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staging training: Barb's Schwarz's New Book Reveals Home Staging Business is NOT "Pretty" Hocus Pocus! - 06/02/07 11:50 AM
A few weeks back I posted an announcement of the soon to be released book by Barb Schwarz (grand dame' of home staging) entitled: "Building a Successful Home Staging Business."
So I now have read Barb's new book and here is my promised "Book Review".
First, while I did not agree with everything she writes of... I have … (23 comments)
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staging training: Dear ASP/ASPM's... I do Believe ONENESS is NOT One Sided - 05/15/07 07:11 AM
I have learned that mentioning Barb Schwarz's name in a blog is like taking a match to gasoline.
This is my reply to one of the last comments posted in my last blog post entitled: Will Staging Biz Book Hitting Shelves (this week) Hit the Target? I think my own comment bares repeating here to … (14 comments)
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staging training: Will Staging Biz Book Hitting Shelves (this week) Hit the Target? - 05/13/07 07:29 AM
Well, I couldn't have planned it better if I tried. But considering my last post, about the difficulties of owning a home staging business, the fact that Barb Schwarz is releasing a new book this week entitled "Building a Successful Home Staging Business" is timed perfectly.
Just what will this book reveal? … (70 comments)
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staging training: Staging Training Pride - 02/10/07 11:40 AM
From the moment I found Active Rain I knew it was a very special site. It was amazing to see how Realtors from "rival" companies reached out to colleagues to freely share information to help and better their "competition". I believe because of this generosity, Active Rain is the success it is for ALL … (29 comments)
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staging training: DO YOUR HOMEWORK... before you sign up for training. - 01/08/07 10:00 AM
Home staging is beginning to blossom as interest and awareness grows and more and more people positively experience the rewards of that home staging brings to both the home seller and realtor.And... with so much positive possibility and "buzz" about what we do... more and more people are trusting in home … (48 comments)
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staging training: A new designation? - 12/31/06 09:23 AM
Hello all,
Here is something that may make you think this morning. I was surfing the web today and noticed all sorts of new staging designations:
There is the AARC, CHSE,CRSS, HSE, ASPM, SMART, ISP, CSP, HSR, ODSP, ASP, LHSS, CSS, RSS, VSS, CPSS, SLS, RSC, SFR, and QVC (oops that's not … (21 comments)
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staging training: Staging in the Nude! - 11/26/06 03:45 PM
Well ladies and gentlemen, it is official! I have been defrocked, my staging letters have been stripped from me! I am now staging without credentials- I am staging in the nude!
I have kept quiet too long about my opinion on the state of the staging industry today and feel now is … (32 comments)
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staging training: ASP? HSE? What's-a-stager-SUPPOSED-to-be? - 10/08/06 08:24 AM
My answer is... EITHER. NEITHER. BOTH.
Cindy Lin, a new stager here on AR commented on one of my previous blogs. Cindy summed up her desire for training and her training experience well when she said, "granted the talent of staging is not teachable, but business models and skills are. i … (32 comments)
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