Teresa - I use my shows in several ways. I create one as a courtesy for the agent for them to use in their marketing efforts. I also use them with before and after photos and include them when I get a request for information. I feel that this is very much a "visual" business and the more we can show a potential client the better. Since the weather is changing I plan to take photos of community amenities in the area where I have staged a home and include them on the RES. Also, homeowner's love them - particularly if they have moved out of the area.

Hello Teresa, we use them several ways.  We send before and after shows, once a home has sold, to Realtors and investors, sometimes to specific offices, sometimes to the entire Real Estate community.  We send after shows to builders (for spec business).  We even create specific message type shows that can go to anyone that you want to drive a point home.  They are great tools for marketing and I can assure you that most people enjoy watching and if you use them repeatedly they can drive familiarity to your business.

Teresa,  I do all that Lynn and Gary have said plus when I send out my two newsletters...one design, one staging, I have photos of my work and direct links to those shows.  I always get positive comments.  I also use them for fun family projects...get to know me information,and other personal things.  Jeff and his company are very creative so when you get an e-mail that they have valentines, st. patrick, christmas etc formats check them out.  You may not use these but you will get ideas.  DON'T be shy above it...if you won't promote yourself who will?  I'm sure that you're proud of your work...so let it shine girl! 

Hi Teresa...do BOTH.  However, use them for different areas.  To promote your business, do before and after RES....for the homeowner, do the staged version.  I always think it is silly when I see RES shows with the befores and afters when given to the realtor for use on the MLS.....present your best dressed face when selling a home, no need to see the undressed version!  Have fun with it....I just learned how to do them and they are really fun!  Regards-Kathleen G

Hi Teresa....nice name! :)

There limitless possibilities!  In addition to the above suggestions...you can also do a "Just Moved" show for the sellers....a "Welcome Home" show for the buyers.....let your imagination run wild!  Don't be shy with your work....as Ginger said..."let it shine girl!"

Hi Teresa-

You can post them on your website and send a link in your responses to email inquiries about your services.

Kathy

Teresa - Thanks for the shout out. I am honored to have been mentioned as helping you with this!  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE RES! 

We use them on our website (check out our active staged properties page).  After I create the show I send the links to the agent to use with their marketing. 

Sometimes we'll create a before and after show, particularly if the changes are really dramatic.  We will use the before and afters AND/OR the marketing version in our newsletters (click to see an example). 

Of course I also use them here on AR as marketing tools.  In addition we will use them when prospecting or sending quotes to potential clients as work we've done in a similar price point or with furniture we may be using in their home. 

We have begun requiring that all our local team members create RES for any vacant staging job because it is such a powerful tool. 

Good luck with yours!  I think you are definately on the right track!

All great ideas and there isn't anything that I can add except - just make some for whatever purpose and try things out. You get better as you go and look at any that are available to see what you like and dislike about theirs.

EVERYONE! -  Thank you so much for the advice and suggestions.  You have given me a lot to think about and I'm sure for anyone else who reads this blog. 

Gary - Thanks again for the email of examples you sent.

Melissa - Thanks for the examples you provided.

You all have been a great help.  AR, gotta love it!

Love your Blog Teresa.

Thanks EVERYONE for the info on the Real Estate Shows...I've been wondering were to get them.  Keep on marketing!!

Thanks so much.

Hi Nancy,

I'm glad you stopped by :)