I just had to share this feel good story about my latest Staging client in South Florida. Did you ever have a client that you just thought "Why can't all my clients be this nice and easy to work with? I did a Staging Consultation last night and I walked away thinking it would be great if I could clone him as well as his wife, baby and Lotto, his Jack Russell Terrier.
"Be brutally honest with me." That was his request! When's the last time you heard that? He had already spoken with his landscapers; the painters were on stand-by; and there were absolutely no raised eyebrows or looks of doubt at suggestions I made. He'd watched some of the shows on HGTV and even clipped some "Before" and "After" pictures that he thought might work in some of his rooms.
Lotto, aka, Jack Russell Terrier, was never in the way and left the room when his owner told him to. Jeff said that the small water and food bowls set out for Lotto would be removed and put out only when Lotto needed them. No doggie odors, no doggie doors to conceal. Check that item off the list.
"I'd rather spend the money to repair the tiles that are broken rather than lose a possible extra $20,000 in the sale price. " Finally, a client who recognizes that by investing in upgrades, repairs and Staging, he's enhancing his ROI.
So, there were no Staging hints or techniques in this post but I felt I would be remiss if I did not express my "thanks" to a special client! My wish for all fellow Stagers is that you have the chance to have at least one Special set of clients like I've had.
P.S. Did I mention he offered me the best Espresso I'd had in ages?
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Kathy, isn't unfortunate that they are so few and far between that we can vividly remember those "special" clients. I still keep in touch with my best client ever from almost three years ago.