I couple of days ago I looked outside my window and there were 2, yes, 2 rainbows. We have been pounded by much needed rain lately, so seeing some sunshine was great... seeing 2 rainbows was amazing. Does this mean that this year will be graced with double fortune?
It really depends on how we look at it. Attitude defines your success, but planning ahead keeps you afloat. OK...staging as we have done in the past has slowed. By comparison, the first quarter last year was much better... but it was different. Consults were the bread and butter. But with many of the REAs becoming buyers agents, we have found some sunshine with investors and agents that are working with REOs. Will that be our Pot of Gold? Who knows, but we have had to change our business model a bit. Don't be afraid to add a new twist on your business. Think about the long run. These times will change... absolutely! The market will get better in time.
Ryan and I have weathered this storm only because we planned ahead, we continued to get in front of people, and we put funds aside just incase. We cut back on the things that just weren't working for us and kept the things that have. We also have been marketing our lil' hinneys off. I feel bad for others who didn't plan or were caught off guard. Those who thought that this wonderful business would take off and carry them through. How are you doing my friends? Are you following that rainbow to your Pot of Gold?
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Lori Kim Polk is the Founder and Lead Designer of Artful Journey Designs and Staging, a full service Home Staging and Design Corporation combined with Ryan Dressel from Staged Right Design located in Roseville, California. Recently featured in Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento News and Review, KFBK radio and SMUD's Home of the Future. We proudly service Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Sacramento and surrounding areas.
Call us today at 916-300-0402 for our premier services. "The art of selling your home!"
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Rainbows and Pots of Gold to you this year ..