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my good deed for the day-staging consultation to desperate home owners

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Home Stager with STAGE IT FIRST

Well, here goes nothing! I am totally new at this blogging thing but I am hoping mine will be as good a read as some of the amazing blogs I have read here.

I recently gave a staging consultation to a lovely, very corporative couple.I say corporative not because they followed every piece of advice I gave them but because of their enthusiasm to follow  whatever I said given the time and money they had.They made a lot  of improvements and the place looked like another property when I returned for final touches a week later.

I heard from their agent just yesterday and they had this to say..."Thank God for Zeeshan!" they were getting  showings just because of the updated pictures on-line...hopefully they will sell real soon!

Their euphoria is understandable but the sense of achievement I feel is overwhelming.Staging is not only making homes happy but people too and that's what I like about my profession!

Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
Zeeshan - (pretty name)....welcome to Active Rain.  You did great on your first post, I look forward to reading more of your posts.  And AWESOME job on getting that home staged and hopefully sold quickly!
Feb 25, 2008 02:08 PM
Richard Parr
ADT Security Services - Slidell, LA
Home Security Specialist - Greater New Orleans, Louisiana
Zeeshan, Welcome to AR!  I am glad to see sellers are finally starting to get on board with staging.  It sounds like you have an excellent client and a big prospect (the agent) as well.
Feb 25, 2008 02:37 PM
Jennifer Weaver
Houston, TX
Houston TX Real Estate

Zeeshan, I'm a Houston Realtor. Just wanted you to know how helpful AR has been for me. Welcome to the "rain"!

Jennifer Weaver,  Houston, TX Real Estate

Feb 25, 2008 02:46 PM
ZEESHAN SHAH
STAGE IT FIRST - Houston, TX

THanks for all the good wishes Mary,Richard and Jennifer!

Feb 25, 2008 02:53 PM
Jennifer Weaver
Houston, TX
Houston TX Real Estate

Thanks for the addy Zeeshan!

Jennifer 

Feb 25, 2008 02:59 PM
ZEESHAN SHAH
STAGE IT FIRST - Houston, TX
You're welcome...if you ever need a stager you know whom to call!
Feb 25, 2008 03:01 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

What a nice testimonial. 

Feb 25, 2008 06:26 PM
Teresa Mills Schremm
Looking Fine by Redesign, LLC - North Olmsted, OH
Online Home Staging - Coast to Coast, ASHSR

Welcome, Zeeshan!  You have reminded us all that true success is not just monetary, or even being "known," but, successful as a compassionate human-being.  I will remember your words, "staging is not only making homes happy, but people too..."   Thanks for the great reminder!

 

Feb 26, 2008 12:28 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Welcome to A/R Zeeshan and I'm sure that you will find many interesting things to share with us.
Feb 26, 2008 12:39 AM
ZEESHAN SHAH
STAGE IT FIRST - Houston, TX

Terrylynn: I know right?and for a rookie those are words right out of a dream! I hope to continue making ppl. feel this way!

Teresa:Wow my words as inspiration to another!It feels so good though, at the end of the day that's what matters and will get ppl. to keep coming back!

Maureen:Thanks! I hope to blog a lot more now that I have managed to break the ice...it gets easier and easier!

Feb 26, 2008 01:29 AM
Brian Bloom
www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL
All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Congratulations Zeeshan!!!!

There really is no high like someone telling you that! The next high you will feel is when it sells, and you can say I had part in that listing selling so fast!

Good luck, and hope to see more posts from you:)

Best Wishes

Brian Bloom

Feb 26, 2008 01:28 PM
ZEESHAN SHAH
STAGE IT FIRST - Houston, TX
Thanks Brian!
Feb 26, 2008 01:52 PM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN
It's great when the homeowners are really into staging their house.  The excitement is a big motivator to get the projects done.
Feb 26, 2008 03:20 PM
Janis Gaines
Staging Sells Eugene Homes - Eugene, OR
Home Stager Eugene OR - The Notably Well-Dressed H

It is so rewarding to have people really excited at what we do for them. One of the greatest I've gotten is from a couple who weren't selling their home but just wanted our Staging to Live service. The line that really moved me went something like this..."what we once referred to as our cheesy little home has become and elegant, comfortable and peaceful place..."

We are so lucky to be doing what we do - at times I just sit back in the evening and think..."this was a REALLY GOOD DAY!"

Feb 26, 2008 05:02 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

It's always great when homeowners do what you recommend.  It's like an adrenaline rush.

May 05, 2008 01:34 PM
ZEESHAN SHAH
STAGE IT FIRST - Houston, TX
It sure is Cindy :) I hope to meet you real soon seeing that we are in the same city and members of RESA....you are truly an inspiration!
May 06, 2008 12:43 AM