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"The Flooring Girl" knows her stuff...and is a nice person besides!

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Home Stager with Rooms With Style

"The Flooring Girl" knows her stuff...and is a nice person besides!

 

And I have proof! Personal proof.

 

DEBBIE GARTNER . "THE FLOORING GIRL"

 

Last week I was having my hardwood floors refinished and was using a non-sanding technique which I know nothing about. Since I live half way across the country from her I couldn't use "The Flooring Girl". 

I received a bid and had scheduled an appointment to go ahead. I decided to send "The Flooring Girl" an email to ask a quick question to make sure I was doing the right thing.

She gave me the facts and told me to get a second bid.....she felt I was being overcharged.

I followed her advice and received another bid for 1/3 less. The more expensive company told me why they were more expensive and I again asked Debbie's opinion.

Do you know what she did.....she called me pronto at 10:30 PM when she had just gotten home from work. I didn't reach my phone so she sent me a quick email saying for me to call her back in the morning.

Okay....so, do you see the customer service "The Flooring Girl" provides?

AND I AM NOT EVEN HER CLIENT!!! This is what she did for me:

Returned an email pronto. 

Gave me the truth.

Saved me money.

Called me at 10:30 at night after getting home late from a busy work day.

So...if you live in the Westchester NY area why wouldn't you hire someone like that??

Debbie, I wished you were in Minneapolis but the people of Westchester NY are so lucky to have you.

Here is her website:

http://westchester.floorcoveringsinternational.com/

 

Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

From " The Flooring Girls" postings here, I have had a High opinion of her. Its to bad Oregon is so far. I also will subscribe to both of you as I have been meaning to for sometime!

Aug 20, 2012 11:03 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

No surprises here Shar.  I have met The Flooring Girl in person, and I can honestly say "she's all that and a bag of chips".  She rocks.  She is such a wonderful person and deserves this shout out too.  Which also means you rock!

Aug 20, 2012 11:12 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Shar. This is wonderful. I love when one of us can help another. Debbie is knowledgeable and very, very nice. Kudos to you both.

Aug 20, 2012 11:25 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Shar -

It's not surprising that The Flooring Girl AKA Debbie Gartner had your back.  Debbie rocks and we always enjoy her very informative flooring posts.  Debbie's knowledge rocks in and out of the Rain!  Great job on featuring Debbie.

Aug 20, 2012 11:33 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

OMG, Shar, I'm so touched.  Thank you.  You are so sweet.  BTW, I'm not usually responsive on email (as I get TONS of emails...so I now have an asst checking up on these every few days)...but if people send something to AR acct or call, I will always try to respond quickly. 

Aug 21, 2012 12:04 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh, and thank you for the link love!

Aug 21, 2012 12:05 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Shar- you wish what we all wish... that Debbie Gartner- the Flooring Girl was in our area.   If I had someone like Debbie here, I would never hesitate to refer a client to her. 

Aug 21, 2012 12:08 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

You will learn so much for Debbie. Thank you for subscribing to us Rob!

She is all that, chips and a coke Roger!

She is a sweetheart Sheila. Which is icing on the cake with her knowledge. 

Couldn't agree more John!

Glad I sent it through AR then Debbie. Ha. You are awesome. Thank you. 

Couldn't agree more Kathy. 

Aug 21, 2012 01:34 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Shar,

What a wonderful shout out for Debbie - as Roger said - "you both rock"!

Aug 21, 2012 01:55 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Shar - Wow, what a great story.  Debbie obviously goes above and beyond to help her clients.  This is a great testimonial to someone who loves her work and knows all the ins and outs.  So glad she was able to help you out. 

Aug 21, 2012 06:47 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I have never met her in person, but knowing her from AR has been enough to convince me that The Flooring Girl is the one to go to for flooring needs and questions.  I'm very lucky to have a flooring guy in my area (the same company as Debbie, Floor Coverings International) that I've worked with many times and refer to my clients.  The last client I gave his name too called me with rave reviews and thanks for suggesting him.  

Very nice testimonial, Shar!!  You are pretty special too!

Aug 21, 2012 08:22 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Shar~ I wish Debbie was in Colorado too!  Her posts are so educational.  I reblog her stuff reguarly.  Nice shout out!  Suggested!

Aug 21, 2012 10:08 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Oh, BTW, I wish you were in Colorado too!

Aug 21, 2012 10:08 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thanks Lisa. Debbie rocks way more than me. LOL

Sally, she is so incredibly knowledgeable about flooring and her blog posts are so informative.

Ah shucks Sharon, thanks. That's great that you have a Flooring Int'l there and the person is good. It is all about the person you know!

It's okay Donna, I would want Debbie in my state before me too. LOL 

Aug 21, 2012 11:49 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Hi Shar ~ What a great story about how Debbie aka The Flooring Girl helped you!  That is genuine customer service and we could all use someone like Debbie in our areas!!

 

Aug 21, 2012 12:48 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

Shar.....GREAT to have Debbie on your 'team'....even when she is 1/2 way across the country.  I need some help with my floors and have WISHED she were in California!  Would NOT hesitate to have her work on my floors!!  Tribute to Debbie & power of Active Rain!

Aug 21, 2012 01:21 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

We sure could Maureen. 

Yup.....wouldn't hesitate either Kathy. Maybe she could commute? :)

Aug 21, 2012 11:08 PM