A Pilot for Patricia? What a stager can do for BUYERS.

Hello Stagers!

I'm a Realtor and a big fan not only of staging, but of Patricia, my stager.

We use staging to help BUYERS see the value in places that need fixing up. Since buyers don't fully understand how a stager (or interior designer) can help them, we made a little video. Our own little reality show.

Sorry it was very low budget. Over an hour of time was compressed into 10 minutes. Also the editing was low budget and done in 2 hours.

I plan on reshooting it with my super wide angle v570 so there will be less shakiness and more of the house to see.

So Patricia is mortified. But does anybody like how they look in video?

Can you tell her what you think for a first time around? A LINK TO HER ON Active Rain

Here you go! Just click below...

What do you think?

Frank Borges LL0SA- Virginia Broker/ Owner FranklyRealty.com

Blog.FranklyRealty.com Featured in BusinessWeek, CNBC, WSJ etc.

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UPDATE:

Here is another Video that I did for a client, saves time vs writing reports. And I can show it to prospective clients.

CLICK HERE FOR NEW VIDEO

Posted by FRANK LL0SA- Northern Virginia Broker .:. FranklyRealty.com on 02/28/2007 11:08 AM

Comments (11)

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11 Comments on A Pilot for Patricia? What a stager can do for BUYERS.

Is this the same Patricia who upgraded Carol Casto's condo before it went on the market? All I can say is she's on point! The value she provided in terms was amazing. This condo was in its original state and she upgrades the flooring, the kitchen, paint, etc., removed clutter and by the time she was done it looked amazing. I worked with the buyer and he's very happy with it too. Patricia took a nominal sum and took it a long way. I strongly recommend her to anyone in the DC area in need of a stager.

- Tchaka Owen
http://tchakaowen.blogspot.com/

02/28/2007 12:44 PM

by Tchaka Owen (Elite Coastal Properties)

I loved it and thought Patrica looked GREAT and I loved the coat!

02/28/2007 02:19 PM

by Sandra Hughes-Redesigned Spaces-Virginia Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, VA (Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia)

Frank- I think Patricia is Fabulous!!! You are so lucky to have her. I don't think that many Realtors would think to hire a stager to consult with potential buyers. It is a great idea.

OK you know what I need. I need a Frank. ;)

02/28/2007 03:31 PM

by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)

What a great idea... and what a great Realtor you are! I also enjoyed getting a peek at a personality behind a face! I agree with Maureen... I need a Frank! Know any agents in Richmond?

02/28/2007 04:21 PM

by Judy Heinrich - Richmond VA Home Staging (Judy Heinrich Home Staging, LLC)

Ha, you all are hilarious!

Should we pitch this as a new Reality show?

02/28/2007 04:28 PM

by Northern Virginia Homes - FRANKLY REAL ESTATE Inc

This is pretty awesome. Especially the ingenious way of showing this idea.... Way to go, Frank!

02/28/2007 07:29 PM

by Loreena Yeo - Realtor/Broker proudly serving Frisco TX Real Estate (3:16 team REALTY)

Thank you Frank! Yes, EVERYBODY NEEDS A FRANK!!! He is truly amazing and supportive more importantly he is a good person. I am beyond blessed!!!!!

03/01/2007 06:33 AM

by Patricia Barta, Staging by Patricia, N. Virginia (Staging by Patricia)

Hi Frank - Good for you. You get it. You and Patricia make a great team. Hopefully other realtors will catch on to the the idea!

Maureen Graziano

03/01/2007 06:36 AM

by Maureen Graziano (Third Eye Home Staging)

Here is another Video that I did for a client, saves time vs writing reports. And I can show it to prospective clients.

CLICK HERE FOR NEW VIDEO

03/01/2007 11:48 AM

by Northern Virginia Homes - FRANKLY REAL ESTATE Inc

Hi Frank,

I want to thank you for this post. I read it this morning and have already started using it as part of my marketing strategy!

My business is still relatively new so I am actively marketing myself to Realtors. Today I spoke with a Realtor that I know peripherally from my previous career. She said she doesn't really have any properties right now that she feels need staging so I threw in, "My services can also be used with buyers to help them visualize a property's full potential." She said she had never thought of using a stager that way and would like to speak with me some more about it.

So, I made an appointment with her for next week and then realized I have NO IDEA how this works from the business end. Please tell me a little bit more about your business arrangement with Patricia. Is this a service she provides complimentary? Does the Buyer pay? Do you pay? How far along are your buyers when you bring her in? Etc, etc. I'd be happy to take this conversation off-line if you'd prefer...

Thanks!

Lori

03/01/2007 03:49 PM

by Lori Salzman - senior move management/home staging (Room To Improve)

Here is Patricia's latest staging job: