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Thank you John McConnell, Professional Real Estate Photographer

By Karen Otto

Home Stager with Home Star Staging

February 11, 2008 02:57 PM

I just wanted to thank my friend and trusted business partner, John McConnell for sharing his time and talent tonight in the Collin College CE Course on Home Staging.

John voluntarily presented a wonderful Power Point presentation, answered questions and gave some great tips on how to take better Real Estate photography for your MLS listings and marketing materials.

John will also be featured this month on Channel 8 News here in Dallas, TX for a special marketing promotional item he designed for a local Realtor who specializes in certain properties. For now it's top secret but more to come later, and I wish it was mine!

It is so important these days to have great quality photos on line because today's buyer starts to shop from the comfort of their home. Check out this ezine article on The Virtual Buyer for more information.

It's a team effort to get a house seen and sold today. Seller, Realtor, Home Stager & Photographer are just a few members of this valuable team of players that hits a home run for the successful sale of a property.

Let the professionals do what they each do best. It's a winning combination!

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Yvonne Root

rooms b.y. root - Prescott, AZ

Home Stager - Northern Arizona

Karen, Your photographer has certainly gone above and beyond in his actions in order to be a part of the team. You are so blessed to have him to work with. Conversley he is blessed to have you to work with too. Go TEAM!!!!

Feb 12, 2008 12:14 AM

Karen Otto

Home Star Staging - Plano, TX

Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Hi Yvonne,yes it is a blessing to have someone you know, trust and respect be so willing to share with others. I believe I owe John a lunch or two! The team effort is certainly what I believe it's all about.

Feb 12, 2008 12:18 AM

Michelle Minch

Moving Mountains Design Home Staging, Pasadena, CA - Los Angeles, CA

Home Staging Los Angeles and Orange County, CA

Karen: Yvonne is right. You are lucky. But John is lucky to be a part of your team as well. Congrats on the successful presentation.

Feb 12, 2008 12:30 AM

Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+

Remax Estates Properties - Los Angeles, CA

Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe

It is so important to realize that today's buyers are looking at photographs from home and how important staging is. Thanks.

Feb 12, 2008 02:11 AM

Leslie Godbold

WZGM AM1350 Independent Asheville Radio - Asheville, NC

Motivation Speaker, Radio host "Positively Living"

Karen, Using the skills and talents, of a professional,always produces top results.

Teaming together a Professional Photograpgher with a Professional Stager is always a Winning Solution!

Feb 12, 2008 02:31 AM

Hi Michelle, Diane, and Leslie you all know the importance of this service and how it compliments our staging. I really feel blessed to have someone like John to work with!

Hi Mary, yes the virtual buyer is real!

Feb 12, 2008 04:56 AM

Gary Barnett

Home Matters - Indianapolis, IN

Home Matters Property Stylist Group, Indianapolis

Karen, I've looked at your photos and John does really great work. It's always nice to work with others that have talents compliment your work. Your a lucky girl you are.

Feb 12, 2008 05:29 AM

Yes Gary very lucky.

Feb 12, 2008 07:36 AM

Kathy Riggle

STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX

Houston Home Staging

Hi Karen-

So great that you have John on your team. Please pass along any pointers -like what camera he recommends for those of us taking our own photos!

Kathy

Feb 12, 2008 08:44 AM

I'm sure John will be able to give some tips on that Kathy. The photography group is also a really great place to get that info. There was one camera (I cannot recall) that was highly recommended for stagers but of course I didn't get it...yet at least.

Feb 12, 2008 08:47 AM

Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495

Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Karen, mi amiga! Good to see you here. Card is on its way!

Feb 12, 2008 12:33 PM

Hi Terry, I just couldn't let the evening pass without thanking John, who also took photos of me teaching. It was fun. :)

Feb 12, 2008 01:52 PM

Kristina Leone

Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN

John has already helped me out immensely with fine tuning my camera! Thank you, John! You are a great resource and a wonderful photographer!

Feb 12, 2008 01:56 PM

He's a really nice guy Kristina - he mentioned he'd been in contact with you last night!

Feb 12, 2008 02:03 PM

Dan Kalleres

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Chesterland, OH

Realtor & Home Stager-NE Ohio

It's great to have a well-functioning team like that. So many of my fellow Realtors are still clueless about the value of good photography, and, of course, home staging, even in this day and age! Good luck!

Feb 13, 2008 04:24 AM

Thanks for reading Dan!

We're slowly but surely getting the message out there - a comprehensive marketing package is what a successful home sale is all about and we're all on the same team. The Internet is the first place most buyers are looking now and for those that don't believe it or deny it - they are sure to find out but may be left behind in the process.

Feb 13, 2008 04:43 AM

John McConnell

John McConnell Photography - Dallas, TX

FOR Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-Staging Smart NSold GET A NIKON D40 or CANNON REBEL or something with those same specs. Karen is a great asset to anyone trying to get there company name out there, She's modest but she's also a great stager with outstanding communication skills. THE PERFECT TEACHER! She also a very good friend! My hats off to her amazing talents!

Feb 14, 2008 09:04 AM

blushing.....thanks my dear.

John I do owe you lunch - your pick - soon!

Feb 14, 2008 01:36 PM

Thank you John McConnell, Professional Real Estate Photographer

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