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Expo Idea

By
Home Stager with Lionheart Home Staging, LLC

Necessity is the mother of invention!

Well... maybe not an invention but a pretty good idea.  At a recent real estate expo I brought an electronic photo frame that displayed before and after photos of staging projects.  This "show" gave agents a quick example of my work and the impact staging has on a room.

This wonderful addition to my marketing arsenal is eye catching, compact, easily movable, and can be reprogrammed to accomodate varying clients!

KFM Staging & Design is a Minnesota home staging company that has been creating "First Impressions That Sell" for homeowners and Realtors across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. KFM Specializes in staging consultations and vacant stagings. For more information on home staging, visit our website: www.kfmstaging.com

Comments(29)

Patti Glover
Stage It In A Day! - Moorpark, CA
CISS,RESA, Home Staging, Ventura County CA, Conejo Valley, LA

What a great idea!  We had thought about putting one of those in a home that we had staged with before & afters.  It would be great when the Real Estate Agents have their brokers open.

I also love the fortune cookie idea Tom!  Great tips for the expos too!  I checked into M&M's but they were pricey.  I also saw an idea someone posted here on A/R where they handed out bags of nuts with notes that read "You're nuts not to Stage with such-n-such"  Very cute.

 

Aug 08, 2008 06:07 AM
Liz Kennedy ~ Stage It Simple, Bedford, TX
Stage It Simple - Bedford, TX

Now there's a great idea!  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 08, 2008 09:47 AM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

Hi Kristina, that is one fantastic idea. I can't wait to get one.Also thanks go out to Tom for the fortune cookie idea. Thanks for sharing another great marketing idea.

Aug 08, 2008 12:53 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Kristina,

 This photo frame you have is your post is a great idea. I have several of them laying around the home. I never hooked them up though, but after reading you post i will.

 Thanks for sharing!

 Robert Swetz

Aug 08, 2008 12:58 PM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN

Sorry for the delayed responses... busy day!

Naoma:  It is an effective way to show a lot of photos with minimal space.

Teresa: Totally agree!

Tom:  Rattle away!  You are the Marketing Guru!

Tori:  I still use PPT presentations for offices - it allows me to show the photos on a larger screen.

Cathy:  I will check it out.  This one was $170 at Sams Club - 11" screen.

Ginger:  Maybe it is your software???  I never heard anyone else having problems with them.

Ronelle:  I have always thought so:)

Mary:  Totally agree!

Patricia:  You're welcome!!!

Patti:  Make sure the house is secure when you are not there... they are VERY portable!

Liz:  You're welcome!

Michelle:  I also recommend memory sticks - switch them up in an instant!

Robert:  Happy downloading!

 

Aug 08, 2008 01:33 PM
No Longer Active in Staging. No Longer Staging
Hickory, NC

Kristina, EXCELLENT idea.. Thanks so much for sharing it.. Congrats on the featured post - very deserving. God bless,

Aug 08, 2008 01:47 PM
Tina Parker
EXP Realty Canada Inc. - Halifax, NS
Managing Associate Broker

F A B U L O U S    I D E A !  I can't tell you what a pain it is to arrange for a big screen TV to present photos - This solves soooo many issues!  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 08, 2008 02:03 PM
Jason & Amber Gardner
Hasson Company, Realtors - Sherwood, OR
We're Committed to Your Success!

I love the digital photo frame idea.  I've been meaning to keep my eye open for affordable frames to load my clients home photos on and give as a closing gift - They love getting a CD of their past home, but this would be a nicer keep sake and a great conversation piece.  Great idea for your staging and I love the photos you take.

Amber

Aug 08, 2008 05:17 PM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

HI Jason, another fabulous thank you idea. Keep them coming everyone! :)

Aug 08, 2008 06:42 PM
Shobha Vyavahare
stagewithme, Greenville, South Carolina - Greenville, SC

That is a great idea, I never thought about using these frames for that, you can even take them for your consultations with clients.  I gotta get one of those.

Shobha

Aug 09, 2008 12:44 AM
Mary Strang
Viroqua, WI

Good Idea! Digital Photo frames are great, I have given them as gifts to family members, now that the price has come way down I think I should get one for marketing too!

Aug 09, 2008 12:49 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Hi Kristina - What a great idea! That is a fantastic way to show off your work.

Aug 09, 2008 11:21 PM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Thanks for sharing your great idea Kristina!

Aug 09, 2008 11:44 PM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

Fantastic idea for a trade show, Kristina! Thanks so much!!

Aug 10, 2008 10:21 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Very cool - we bring our pc and big monitor for our fair booth each year and  draw a crowd.  2 guys came back again this year to critique my staging.  They were surprised that I remembered them. I will be checking into the digital photo frames for smaller venues.

Aug 15, 2008 03:49 PM
Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

Kristina - That's even a great idea to show off homes that are currently for sale! I like that!!!

Aug 19, 2008 03:42 PM
Wendy Timmons
Move Home Realty - Temecula, CA
Temecula Realtor

Great Idea! Thank you so much for sharing!

Aug 19, 2008 04:30 PM
Visions Home Staging, Furnishings & Design
Visions Home Staging, Furnishings & Design - Walnut Creek, CA
We See Your Homes Potiential

Kristina, GENIUS!! I am going to use this idea on the brokers tours. If you do the before and after on the actual house that is on tour, I THINK the brokers and REA's will really get an idea of how powerful our role is!!

Excellent post my friend!

Aug 25, 2008 06:40 AM
Tosha Tate-Dickson
Finair Management Group Inc. - South Holland, IL

LOVE IT! THANKS FOR SHARING as I'll be adding this to my 'thing to purchase' list!

 

 

Aug 25, 2008 07:12 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hi Kristina, I can't believe I missed this post. Love the idea and thanks for sharing!

Sep 02, 2008 01:07 AM