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I took the leap!

After reading Melissa Marro's post on how to fill your calendar I decided to take the leap and write a newsletter. The first addition went out yesterday. I welcome any constructive criticism.

Posted by Heather Durren on 07/02/2008 07:00 PM

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19 Comments on I took the leap!

I think you did a fantastic job!! And good for you for taking the initiative.

Kathy

07/02/2008 07:26 PM

by Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager (Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC)

I agree with Kathy! Great job & I'm so happy to see another budding newsletter writer! The one suggestion I would have is to try to get more link backs to your website, before and after photos, etc

Thanks for the shout out too.... (btw, there's no "w" in my last name.. lol... don't worry everyone does it!)

07/02/2008 08:31 PM

by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)

Heather ~ Great job for your first newsletter!

07/02/2008 09:04 PM

by Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating (Creative Home Expressions)

Heather. Maybe I need you to do a newsletter for me!

07/02/2008 09:57 PM

by Earleene Woods, ASP, CRS, GRI (Grey's Properties, LLC)

I like it!! I, too, am going to start newsletters at Melissa's urging. Congrats!

07/02/2008 10:11 PM

by Tori Lynn Ross - Omaha's Premier Home Stager (Ross Designs, LLC)

Congrats, it looks awesome. Now you have to write the second.

07/02/2008 10:26 PM

by Ellie McIntire Real Estate in Howard County Maryland (The McIntire Team of Long & Foster)

Great and only your first?

Keep up the good work!

07/02/2008 10:42 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~soon to be Realtor/Staging Specialist~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the support! I will definitely take the advice for the next one.

07/03/2008 12:24 PM

by Heather Durren (Staging Places)

Heather- you did a great job on your first newsletter!

07/03/2008 01:04 PM

by Marci Toliver, Anderson, SC/ Spartanburg/Greenville SC/ Home Staging (First Impressions)

Wow - I'm so impressed -- it is really professional looking. I will have to read Melissa's post and get inspired too. What software did you use to create this newsletter? I think the blue type on the black background is hard to read for "aging" eyes. Who was your distribution and how did you choose to distribute? Thanks for sharing!

07/06/2008 06:17 AM

by Margaret Oscilia-Home Stager, Salem Oregon (Creative Concepts and Contracting, Salem Oregon)

Your newsletter was great. Very professional.

Did you email it? Who did you send it to? Past and current clients, builders?

Thanks,

Joyce

07/06/2008 06:50 AM

by Joyce Zdenek (Hallmark Sotheby's International Realty & Joyce's Interiors )

Your newsletter was great. Very professional.

Did you email it? Who did you send it to? Past and current clients, builders?

Thanks,

Joyce

07/06/2008 06:50 AM

by Joyce Zdenek (Hallmark Sotheby's International Realty & Joyce's Interiors )

Very nice Heather~ I started doing them last month( thanks to Melissa too) and I can report it get's easier, yeah. I like your the pictures you used, maybe make the before and afters a little bigger

07/06/2008 10:08 PM

by Ronelle Schroeder-Hill~ Real Estate Staging for Vacaville, CA~ (Oomph! Home Staging )

Nice and colorful with plenty of eyecatching photos. It looks great!

07/07/2008 01:09 AM

by Barb Hutchinson - SW Idaho & Eastern Oregon Homes (Premier Group Realty West)

Nice job, now you are pushing me to do the same. I can't have my competitor getting all the jobs :-)

07/07/2008 06:23 AM

by Virginia Tatseos Stage-Show-Sell (Stage-Show-Sell)

Nice job Heather looks like you've found your niche

07/07/2008 06:37 AM

by Jerome (Jerry) Donahue (Prudential McHugh Realty)

Hi everyone, I sent the newsletter out to my Realtor list, class list, old clients, family and friends, basically anyone I thought could benefit from it! I haven't had any responses yet but I have my fingers crossed. Hi Virginia, I'm glad I was able to encourage you! Of course, I think of you as more of a coworker than a competitor, I would be happy to work with you and Marianne!

07/07/2008 08:49 PM

by Heather Durren (Staging Places)

Great Newsletter! I hope I do as well on my first.

07/07/2008 09:54 PM

by Judy Lamason (Century 21 Crest)

Congratulations for taking the leap! It looks very professional. In a previous job, I was responsible for putting together a monthly 6-page newsletter, and was always striving to fill it up. I notice there is a large amount of blank space on the right side of the page. Maybe you could use that space to include more pictures or more tips readers would find useful. Other than that, it looks GREAT!

07/07/2008 10:01 PM

by Nancy Robertson, RESA, ASHSR (Signature Style Staging)

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