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First timer needs HELP!!!!

By Rebecca Casey

Home Stager with Set the Stage

April 16, 2007 02:10 AM

Ok..So I've never actually staged a home for sale before..I have a background in design, even closet design for that matter, and I've decided to start down this wonder road of staging..My accessories are ready to go, portfolio looks good. I have business materials, etc..The only problem is I'm scared to death to actually call a Realtor!! Or make any connections for that matter! I could fail miserably!

Also, a new and interesting development.. Because of my current position as a closet designer, a Realtor expo company called and would like us to be there closet vendor. So the wheels begin to spin and I bravely ask "do you have a Home Stager?" He replies, "what's that?" Cha Ching, right? I could be thrust into the middle of a real estate expo with a hundred Realtors! AND be the only stager there.. Am I in over my head OR should I stop being a baby and jump in? I don't want to take something like this on too soon since I've never actually DONE it before! Is this a great opportunity or should I be thinking smaller at first? PLEASE HELP

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Maureen Graziano

Third Eye Home Staging - West Islip, NY

Hi Rebecca - JUMP IN!!!! Don't let fear of failure hold you back. It is better to try than to wonder what could have been. I am new at this myself, however, I talk up my business to who ever will listen. You never know who you will meet and where. Always be prepared to market yourself and have your business card ready.

Lots of luck to you, I'm sure you'll be a great success!!!!!

Apr 16, 2007 05:05 AM

Shell Brodnax

Real Estate Staging Association - Valley Springs, CA

CEO- RESA

Good lord, if this isnt the universe telling you or begging you to jump in I dont no what is. "your could fail misserably?" the only way you will fail is if you dont do it.

If you are a bit shy about calling an agent then go to the WCR monthly business meeting on April 18th their talk is about real estate invensting, Hello, perfect for a stager to go there.

Here is the PDF for their monthly meetings http://www.wcrrochesterny.com/newspdf/2007%20Event%20Calendar.pdf

http://www.wcrrochesterny.com/index.html here is the local chapter website. I have been with WCR since 2003 and its a fabulous group. Don't give a sales pitch when you are their but people will ask what you do and give a 60 second commercial of yourself about how you help agents make more money and homeowners sell quickly.

I just coined a term "Networking Voluntarism" in my experience networking and volunteering are the best ways to generate long term business.

Apr 16, 2007 06:40 AM

Leslie Godbold

WZGM AM1350 Independent Asheville Radio - Asheville, NC

Motivation Speaker, Radio host "Positively Living"

Rebecca, You can do this.

Talk to every one about your design business that covers home staging, closet desgin etc .

You are ready to take this step. Do it!

Apr 16, 2007 07:12 AM

Yvonne Root

rooms b.y. root - Prescott, AZ

Home Stager - Northern Arizona

Rebecca, I cast my vote with Maureen, Shell and Leslie. GO FOR IT!

Apr 16, 2007 09:33 AM

Cathy Clark

Send Any Card - Vancouver, BC

Hi Rebecca,

this is right up my alley-- I coach women in redesign and staging! www.CoachingwWithCathy.com

This is wonderful to be able to go to a trade show - so go! You had this opportunity come to you, becasue you attracted it- it's not a fluke ! if you don't go- look at the opportunity and the peopele will you will never get a chance to meet other wise.

Give me a call toll free to chat more if you'd like to 1.866.703.0809 no obligation - nothing to lose

and I agree with the others --> go for it :) cathy clark

Apr 16, 2007 09:55 AM

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