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Guess who I met today?

I was out working today when I got a call from Terry Haas - the new RE agent on HGTV's Designed to Sell. She just moved to Charleston & had a builder client needing to stage a vacant property. Because it was literally a block and a half away from the home I was staging today I went over to check it out.

Unfortunately because of my schedule & current shortage of inventory (we've finished delivering furniture to the homes we stage this week... that will give us 23 current vacant homes at the end of the week) we had to turn the job down. She did check out one of our homes - the one we were working on today - liked what she saw and agreed to give us a call again when she needs a vacant home stager.

As they say, it's an honor to be called.... how did she find me? My website....

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Posted by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com on 10/09/2007 08:08 PM

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14 Comments on Guess who I met today?

Melissa, how cool for you! What a great problem to have......too much work! LOL!

10/09/2007 08:12 PM

by Debbie Malone, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX 1st Olympic, ABR, e-PRO, ASP)

Great for you. Hope to see you one day on the show.

10/09/2007 08:22 PM

by Maria Couto,ABR,CRS-Berkeley Heights & Long Hill Real Estate Homes for Sale (RE/MAX Classic Group-Berkeley Heights Realtor For Sale/Sold)

I think I am the biggest HGTV fan out there, so I'm just thrilled to be blogging with you! I was blogging on HGTV's Rate My Space before I knew what blogging was! Anyway, count your blessings we're not in business together. I would have gone right out there and purchased all new furniture just to get the job!

10/09/2007 08:45 PM

by Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate (Realty Direct of Shenandoah Valley)

Very cool, Melissa! You must be feeling pretty darn good, right about now! Enjoy!

10/09/2007 08:49 PM

by Faith LaRosse (Coldwell Banker Diamond Realtors)

Your practically a celebrity now too. Glad you had an awesome day. May you have many more.

10/09/2007 08:55 PM

by Vicky Poe, Realtor/Apprentice Auctioneer (Realty 1 Group)

Good for you, sista! Soon. It will happen soon. You are so good, I KNOW you will be discovered soon.

However, I think you have to be at it for 10 years to be an Overnight Success, no?

Jules

10/09/2007 09:07 PM

by Juliet Johnson - Home Staging NJ (Juliet Johnson Staging)

Fun, fun, fun! What a great day. Cyndi AND Terry??? What else could you ask for :)

10/09/2007 09:38 PM

by Beth Patnode, Minnesota Home Staging Firm (LH2 Home Staging ~ Minnesota's Top Professional Home Stagers)

Yippee! Great for you girl! You never know what may come out of it :)

10/09/2007 09:43 PM

by Lori Kim Polk, Sacramento Area Home Staging (Artful Journey Designs and Staging)

Good for you Melissa. I bet you get another call from Terry sooner than later. Congrats on all those staged vacants. Now if the staging gods smile on you and they sell quickly - you are off and running again. BTW did you recommend anyone to her? Betty

10/09/2007 11:39 PM

by Betty Haney Attention to Detail - Staging Calgary (Attention to Detail)

Melissa, This is fantastic! You are right about the idea that you were at a crossroad here. My thinking? You made the right decision. Gosh, if you are so busy that "the big ones" have to call you back at another time that is fabulous PR! You go girl!

10/09/2007 11:54 PM

by Yvonne Root Northern Arizona Home Stager (rooms b.y. root)

Melissa, that is great news! Keep us posted as to what you are going to do with Ms. Haas.

10/10/2007 10:53 AM

by Marci Toliver, Anderson, SC/ Spartanburg/Greenville SC/ Home Staging (Fresh Eye Designs)

23 homes - now that is a bunch - time to raise your rates.

10/10/2007 11:06 AM

by Kathleen Lordbock (Re$ale Design) ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Let's us all know when Ms Haas contact you again. You must be so happy.

10/10/2007 01:12 PM

by Kathy Halpin

Melissa,

You rock!!! How wonderful to be called on by anyone from HGTV. Congratulations, & maybe we will be seeing you with your own staging show!!!

Penny White

10/18/2007 04:11 PM

by penny white (beststagedesign.com)

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