Ever try to think of different ways to draw a crowd to your broker's tour on a new listing? Now I know food and drink are part of the usual suspects at these events, but how about in addtion to that, adding an informative "educational" portion of the tour?Man writing on chalkboard

For those Realtors who have a Professional Home Stager on their team, if you already haven't asked, why not suggest to your Stager to come (provided of course they staged the property you've listed) and give a Q & A time for your Realtor colleagues who drop by?

Believe it or not many Realtors still have questions about home staging. What a great way to open the dialogue and get your beautifully staged property seen!

Questions usually range from the following:

  • What is home staging?
  • How can it help sell a property?
  • How much does it cost?
  • How does a stager work?
  • Are there different packages available?
  • What is a consultation?
  • What if a house is vacant?

With notice I'd be willing to bet your Stager can accommodate your open house tour and maybe even be willing to throw in a gift certificate as well.

It's a perfect way to build both of your businesses as well as network and provide a valuable, educational service to your fellow agents.

Not only can you do this with a Professional Home Stager, but how about a Mortgage specialist or home inspector?

Paying it forward pays great dividends, monetary and otherwise.

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15 Comments on Stage"ducational" Broker's Tour

I just came across your blog and wanted to drop you a note telling you how impressed I was with the information and insight that you have posted. I also have a web site & blog about real estate so I know what I am talking about when I say your information is top notch! Keep up the good work, you are providing a great resource on the internet here. I look forward to reading more of your post.

03/30/2008 09:57 PM by Dale Simmons (Realty)


Wow Dale, you really made my evening. I appreciate you kind words of encouragment as it is my goal to provide information of value not only to my clients but my colleagues too. I will check out your blog too!

03/30/2008 09:59 PM by Karen Otto, Collin County, Plano, TX Home Stager (Home Star Staging)


Hi, Karen, great post with some good ideas.  Thanks for sharing. I'm adding staging to my marketing plan. Period.

 

BTW, this is the 2nd comment that I've read from Dale that had the same words (yes, verbatim) on different posts.  What's up w/that?

03/30/2008 10:04 PM by Lanette Branch (RE/MAX 1st Advantage Realty, Inc.)


Hi Lanette, I'm so glad to hear you're adding staging to your marketing package. Check out the stagers on Active Rain in your area and give a few a call!

03/30/2008 10:08 PM by Karen Otto, Collin County, Plano, TX Home Stager (Home Star Staging)


I'm loving the magic of Audrey Hoffman.  She's working on one of my listings right now.

03/30/2008 10:20 PM by Lanette Branch (RE/MAX 1st Advantage Realty, Inc.)


Karen,

Love the drum set.  Our group, 4 Wheel Buggy, doesn't have a drummer (yet!)

Much Success,

Mike in Tucson

03/31/2008 12:29 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


That's way cool, Karen!  LOL

Mike in Tucson

03/31/2008 08:53 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Karen my dear! You are such a blessing to SIF, to AR and to all that you touch. This is an excellent way to help your REAs, your clients and yourself all at the same time. Way to go!!! 

03/31/2008 08:57 AM by Yvonne Root Northern Arizona Home Stager (rooms b.y. root)


I'm continually impressed on how you find new and creative ways to pay it forward.  You are always on the cutting edge of it all depsite your busy and successful biz and life!

 BTW, How fitting that you have the drum set on this one my fellow Kiss fan.

04/08/2008 10:25 PM by Beth Patnode, MN Home Staging Firm, Minnesota (Minnesota Home Staging Network~ MN's Top Home Staging Firm)


Another brilliant marketing idea for stagers & Realtors, Karen.

Kathy

04/09/2008 03:49 PM by Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)


Hi Kathy, thanks for reading and your kind comment!

04/09/2008 08:42 PM by Karen Otto, Collin County, Plano, TX Home Stager (Home Star Staging)


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