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New sofa=$600 dollars, New lounge chair=$300 dollars, Doing what you Love=Priceless

By Brian Bloom

Home Stager with www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710

March 12, 2008 01:27 PM

I'm sitting at my desk at the office and just kind of drifted off and started thinking of past jobs I had. I was remembering back when I was a stock boy for Jenny Craig back in high school, to working as a construction worker out in the cold in the winter months here in Chicago.

I did these jobs because I had to in order to make money to live. I never even liked those jobs to much; but did them to the best of my ability.

I was always taught if it's worth doing; it's worth doing right.

As I sit here tonight after having to go buy some items for a vacant house we bid on and got; I come to realise I really truly Love my job.

I Love helping people; and Home Stagers really do help those in need of assistance to let go of the past and help them look forward to the future. We just don't go in like a machine and start reorganising the clients home. We talk with them; explain what we need to do to get them and their home in the best possible showing condition so it sells in this down market.

So I just want to thank destiny for leading me to a profession that truly is priceless to me.

Thank you so much,

Brian Bloom

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Melissa Marro

Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL

Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Right there with you BB! I LOVE LOVE LOVE what I do and remind myself of that everyday!

Mar 12, 2008 02:06 PM

Cindy Bryant

Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX

"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Even when your so tired and every muscle aches, theres always something about this job that just makes it worth it.

Mar 12, 2008 02:08 PM

Brian Bloom

www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Even on those Grrrr..... days, it's better then my best days at the other places:)

Thanks

Mar 12, 2008 02:12 PM

Gary Barnett

Home Matters - Indianapolis, IN

Home Matters Property Stylist Group, Indianapolis

Brian, what exactly is the one thing you love most about it?

For me it has always been about people. Any position I have ever held, it always was about people.

Mar 12, 2008 03:54 PM

Cathy Lee

CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA

ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Hello Brian! Locking up, after even the most challenging jobs, I am always smiling because I truly LOVE what I do too! Its all about service and the wonderful people we meet!!! Thanks for writing about what I think about everyday and night!

Cathy Lee, ASP www.cldesignservices.com

Mar 12, 2008 04:45 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Like many others here, I feel so lucky to be doing what I LOVE. It's the best feeling in the world to know you're helping someone move on ... plus we're allowed to be as creative as we like. To be compensated for doing such "fun" work is just the nicest bonus!

Mar 12, 2008 05:04 PM

Brian Bloom

www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Gary~ I believe the single best feeling I get is when were talking with the home owner, they just can't believe that the market turned so bad when they put their home up for sale and you can hear the urgency for your help to sell there home in their voice.

We sit down and comfort them by explaining what we will be doing and let them know they can contact us anytime for any reason and ask us any question for as long as their home is listed. Sandra just has this very soft spoken honest tone to it that after just a few minutes into the consultation they just thank you for being there for them:)

Most of them say the Realtor just came in and looked at their home as a product. We carefully and politely explain to them that they are going to have to have that same mentality. We explain to them that they are going to have to start letting go, if this house is going to sell we have to neutralise it so it appeals to a wider pool of potential buyers. We help them understand that this was a great home and it fit your style, but now it's time to pack up those beautiful memories and get ready to apply them to the new perfect home they will buy and start making new memories there.

Cathy~ We really are in the people business, Home Stagers really need to have great communication skills to comfort the home owner in this stressful time. We are part Artists and part therapists some time.

Maureen~ very, very true! I agree with you 100%

I want to thank everyone for their heart felt comments:)

Thank you

Brian Bloom

Mar 13, 2008 05:55 AM

Patrice Estess

PB APPRAISALS - Kerhonkson, NY

Oh great post, I love to hear that people love what they do. It sure does make one happy to know they are contributing...Good for you!!

Mar 13, 2008 06:05 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Brian ~ What a nice post! It is truly wonderful when people can enjoy the work they are doing; you get a great feeling inside, don't you?

Mar 13, 2008 06:07 AM

Julie Davis, Amy Blank - Rediscovered Interiors, LLC

Rediscovered Interiors, LLC - Andover, MN

Until we started this business, I never fully got what it means to do what you love. AND DO WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy, it does make a difference in your outlook of life doesn't it?

Mar 13, 2008 06:19 AM

Patty Hill, Broker Associate

Local Homes and Land, Inc - Summerville, SC

Local Homes and Land, Inc

Brian, Great post! The days are full of fun and laughter when you love your job!!!

Patty

Mar 13, 2008 07:20 AM

Brian Bloom

www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Patrice,

Thank you so much.....it is a wonderful feeling:)

Best Wishes

Mar 14, 2008 11:29 AM

Brian Bloom

www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL

All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Julie~ Yes! when you wake up in the morning you no longer say is it Friday yet:) When you love what you do, and for us it's helping people, we simply can't get enough. We offer All our clients the opportunity to call, email or visit us if they have any question through out the process.

Patty~ Thank you, I know my stress level has lowered since doing a job I love. I always wanted to have a job that I could help people, fire fighter, policeman, even took classes to become a youth councilor. So now when I go on a consultation I feel that warm feeling inside that lets me know I did something to help someone:)

Thank you all.

Best Wishes

Brian Bloom

Mar 15, 2008 11:00 AM