Women Council of Realtors RegionII Retreat - 07/23/07 08:48 PM
The conference was a wonderful success.  Our speakers were the best in the industry.
Debbie Battersbywas great motivational speaker.  We learned how to break the barriers that stop us from doing what we want to do.  Half way thru the session we were chopping boards with our bare hands.
 
The Internet Savvy Consumer was presented by Amy Chorew.  Absolutely the best.   Luckily for me she's always available with advice and support right here on active rain. We learned so much about cameras, post Real Estate Tours on the web, you tube and photo story just to name a few.  You … (1 comments)

New development in Staging - 07/22/07 09:41 AM
I'm handing a small estate for an attorney. The owner has passed away leaving a few hidden treasures. Some of the items include Norway Hagness 21 Pewter. This one is a fruit bowl
Can anyone help me with putting a value on them?  I've done the normal ebay - google searches and have had no luck.  From other items in the house I'm assuming it's at least 20 years old.
 
There are also several items from Mullingar Pewter

This piece is made in Ireland and it's s Fox Gobler
 
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Home Staging in Michigan - 07/07/07 07:21 AM
Because of shows on TV the community is actually becoming aware of staging their homes.  Staging has been around for over 20 years and is now becoming popular.
Almost every seller knows that they are supposed to have their home clean and personal photos put away. They don't know what the trained ASP  (accredited staging professional) knows.  They don't have the daily experience.
How to make the home more inviting ot others.
Example one didn't have enough furniture Adding furniture (rented) added interest to the rooms

It's not their norm to have the vacumn in the dining room.  It just … (17 comments)