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It was a family affair!

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Home Stager

Or should I say a team effort ....

Today I did a consult for a young couple. They had wisely rented a 'pod' storage unit and it was sitting in the drive waiting to be filled.

When I entered the home I was greeted by a family waiting to help .... 3 sisters, a mother, a brother and the couple.

It was great to see such a close knit family that was geared for action.

When I tried to separate the seller from the group I found out that wasn't to be. The sisters and Mom came along as well. They said they were there to hear what needed to be done and make sure that the seller carried out all my suggestions.

So off we went with me wondering if I had just lost control of the situation.

The short story is that the family affair worked. Everyone listened and asked appropriate questions.

I left feeling good about the consult and privileged to have seen a wonderful family pulling together to help out and get this home SOLD.

 

 

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Comments(20)

Ken B. Banks
Keller Williams Realty - Spring Hill, TN
Realtor Broker CRS ABR RCS-D CDPE CMRS SRES

  Sometimes it works, sometimes not.  Probably not much way to know how things will turn out on the front end.

Aug 21, 2010 08:46 AM
Donna & Larry Johnson
Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County

Sounds like you did a great job. I have not had this happen to me yet. Congrats!!

Aug 21, 2010 08:52 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Kenneth, you are right there ;).

Donna & Larry, it was a first for me too, at least with that large a group ;).

Aug 21, 2010 09:11 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

That's a great feel good story.  Especially in light of the facts that the entire family was involved!!!!!  Kudos to you!

Aug 21, 2010 09:20 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

That's a great story. what's gonna work? team work... I had client like that.

Aug 21, 2010 10:28 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Larry, it could have been a different story for sure LOL. Thanks ;)

Anna, I hope yours went as well as mine. It's so nice to see a family like that. So often the seller is on there own as far as family help goes.

Aug 21, 2010 12:41 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That is awesome!  I've had friends and relatives present for consultations before, but nothing like this!

Aug 21, 2010 01:39 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Nice when it works out that way isn't it Janice...........wish it happened more often.  Good for you, glad it worked out well............it's great to see a family working together too.............duh, not happening here with mine.

Aug 21, 2010 02:10 PM
Ty Lacroix
Envelope Real Estate Brokerage Inc - London, ON

Janice: Now that was a wise family and I'm glad it all worked out for you.

Ty

Aug 22, 2010 12:04 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Sharon, this was my largest group so far. I've had a friend, Moms and Mom-in-laws before ;).

Roger, this type of family seems to be in the minority. That's what made it a great experience. In your situation, your family is dealing with a hard stage of life. Some of the family can cope and some fall apart - such are family dynamics.

Yes they are Ty! Thanks ;).

Aug 22, 2010 03:06 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

They sound like a fun family to be around Janice. A family that plays together stages together.

Aug 22, 2010 09:21 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Well said Malcolm! ;).

Aug 22, 2010 11:48 AM
Barbara Heil-Sonneck
Design2Sell - Atlanta, GA
Home Staging Atlanta

Hi Janice, congratulations, you had a great team to support and help and may have an extended referral group to spread the news about your work. Excellent!

Aug 22, 2010 12:48 PM
Mary Lou Teague
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN

I love it when everyone is on board with what you are trying to do. However, I have had "too much" help..and that can get a little sticky sometimes...

Aug 23, 2010 01:15 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Thanks Barbara! That would be great if it works out that way.

Mary Lou, I know exactly what you mean. ;)

Aug 23, 2010 02:54 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Janice,

At first, it seemed to start out like a horror story, so I'm glad it all worked out.

Brian 

Aug 23, 2010 09:16 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Brian, it could very have been! LOL! This family was great ;).

Aug 23, 2010 09:35 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Now wasn't that just your lucky day Janice? Don't you wish everyone was like this?  

Aug 23, 2010 01:46 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Most assuredly Al and Peggy ;). It was a great experience.

Aug 23, 2010 03:12 PM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

Great to read the success stories; thank you for sharing yours, Janice.

Aug 25, 2010 05:00 AM