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Twas The Week Before Christmas, And My House Was For Sale

By
Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

christmas decorations

 

 

Twas the week before Christmas

and all through the house

every room had been cleaned and prepared 

by the Stager and her spouse.

 

The furniture had been placed...each accessory chosen with care,

in hopes that a buyer, very soon would be there.

 

 

The Home Stager has become the Seller!

It's the week before Christmas and my Portsmouth NH home is for sale.

One thing is for certain, I'm a woman of my word.  I practice what I preach! All those times I said to a client "if it were my house I would..." have become a reality.   This selling business is no fun....especially when you are as serious about preparation and presentation as I am.  There has been no rest and will be no rest until a buyer is found.

Pray for us!  LOL!

One very important thing I've learned....don't let Winter or the holidays scare you away from listing.  We have seen a lot of action this past week.  The people looking at houses the week before Christmas are very serious!

All I want for Christmas this year... is a BUYER!!

 

Comments (45)

Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Sharon--you certainly have a lot going on in your life this week.  Your home is beautiful and no doubt it will sell very soon.  I always say you don't need luck when you have talent, and you have plenty of talent.  Happy Holidays. 

Dec 22, 2011 07:08 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Maureen:  My "last Christmas" here...that's sad!  We moved into this house the week before Christmas so I guess we have come full circle.

Sally:  Thank you, I will let you know when you can uncross those fingers and toes.

Janet:  Thank you!  It has been a very busy couple of weeks, and very emotional too!  I'm ready to relax now and enjoy the holiday!

Dec 23, 2011 04:02 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Sharon, first, you have a wonderful home and it looks gorgeous! Second, are you crazy! LOL I don't see any sign of those grandsons ;).

Best of luck with your sale and have a very Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2011 11:44 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Dear Sharon,

This has to be the one of the biggest decisions you had to make. I know it won't be easy, but it will be a success and you will too! There has to be such an emotional attachment but I know you will adjust and things will always be good for you.

Merry Christmas to you Sharon. You've been a tremendous support to me in providing feedback that was genuine and sincere. I wish you many blessings, good health, a destination that will make you happy, a stress free move, joy, happiness and all good things. \

Keep the faith Sharon. Pay-it-Forward is coming your way... I feel it!

Take care and trust that everything is going to be alright.

Kind Regards,

Patricia

Dec 23, 2011 12:17 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Janice:  Thank you, and yes I am crazy!  Timing worked out well as far as the grandsons go....Jack's mom is on maternity leave and Zack's mom is on vacation.  Grandson free zone this week.

Patricia:  I appreciate your support, and reassurance.  I'm a strong believer in things happening for a reason and working out for the best...I am very excited about our new chapter!

Dec 24, 2011 05:42 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Just stopped by again to wish you the most wonderful Christmas Sharon!  Big hugs!!!

Dec 24, 2011 06:56 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Sharon, coming back making sure are having a wonderful Christmas Eve! Happy Holidays.

Dec 24, 2011 03:54 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

By the time you read this, you'll probably know whether you were naughty or nice. Look under the Christmas tree.... no presents? naughty.... I'm guessing they'll be lots of presents.

Merry Christmas Day!

Dec 24, 2011 11:30 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Laura & Anna:  So sweet!  Merry Christmas to you both...I had a very nice Christmas Eve with my kids and grandbabies and a very relaxing day today! 

Russel:  Merry Christmas!  HOpe it was a very special one for you!

Dec 25, 2011 11:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- I enjoyed our chat the other day.  I'm so glad you wrote this.  I'm looking forward to more posts about the trials and tribulations of being a seller!  (it will sell!!!)  PS had to come back to tell you... looked at your listing.. perfectly staged!

Dec 25, 2011 03:12 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kathy:  I enjoyed our chat too!  I also had a very nice chat with our friend Laura Baker, who called to check up on me.   Roger has been supporting me via email.  I feel so lucky to have such caring AR friends looking out for me!  As for more posts...nothing in the works right now.  Hopefully a nice update with the details of our sale in the very near future!

Dec 26, 2011 03:55 AM
Kathleen Emhof
Buffalo, Amherst, Orchard Park and Western New York - Buffalo, NY
Home Staging and Redesign, Experts in Transition

Sharon, the house looks awesome! (Yes, checked it out online...)  I know you will have a successful sale!

We will be in the same boat in the coming year!

Best wishes to you!

Kathie

Dec 26, 2011 11:57 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kathie:  Thank you!  It's not fun being in this boat, LOL!  It's exhausting!

 

Dec 27, 2011 04:27 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Sharon I had to come back and say I hope all is going well - It must be hard to leave this beautiful home with so many memories.   Happy New Year my friend!

Dec 28, 2011 02:27 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debra:  Thank you!  Happy New Year to you too!

Dec 28, 2011 05:21 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

What a beautiful Christmas blog! I'm catching up with my reading, hope all is well and your house will surely sell FAST!

Jan 11, 2012 11:33 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Pat:  Thank you!  All is well...we have another showing tomorrow...fingers crossed!

Jan 11, 2012 11:14 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Sharon - has it been close to ten years since you moved?  Or have there been multiple moves in that time.  Keeping up your own version of the New Hampshire Witness Protection Program plus maintaining those growth charts for all your grandchildren could be a full-time job.  I hope you are enjoying Holiday Season 2021.  

Dec 26, 2021 08:32 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Michael Jacobs Wow...I didn't even realize that anniversary is coming up. I believe we moved into the next house in Feb of 2012. We were in that house for six years and then moved to the one we are in now. 

Dec 26, 2021 08:40 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Sharon - I thought there might have been a house-in-between.  Happy Home Anniversary of Sorts.    The memories keep building. . .   

Dec 26, 2021 08:42 AM