home staging: Why I work with a team...
- 02/07/08 03:55 PM
As many of you know, First Impressions is a company based on a team, not individuals. And I am thankful for this everyday! I think that every stager should have a "team" of some sort. And that is exactly what AR provides. So, even if you work independently, and own individual companies, in times of emergency, you have your "team" or network, to reach out to. Reason #1 - I am so grateful to be part of a team: Last November, I was in the middle of staging my second $1 million + home for the same agent. I had brand new furniture delivered … (11 comments)
home staging: Has this ever happened to you?
- 02/07/08 03:30 PM
I get a call today around 4pm from Mr. Homeowner, who I thought lived in Virginia. He says, "Hey Bevin! Its me, Mr. Homeowner, I just walked into my house and all your furniture is still here!" I say, "Yes, the staging is still there. Is there a problem?" Mr. Homeowner, "Yeah, I'm moving back! Didn't my agent tell you? And why is the house staged, I didn't pay for it?" Long pause, as I am processing what he just said... Me, "Your agent paid for another month's rent. She planned to continue the staging until the home sold. What do you mean you are … (10 comments)
home staging: From warehouse to showroom!
- 02/04/08 08:57 AM
I recently blogged about setting up furniture for an upcoming vacant staging in my warehouse a few days prior to the actual staging day. (How do you prepare for a job?) I love being able to 'shop' there and see everything I need before hand. And, what I may need to buy, etc. This particular job was a pretty big house, and was about an hour away from my home/warehouse, so I wanted to be extra prepared. And boy did it work! I was in the home for 3 hours total! Okay - so I did have my mom there ironing which probably saved … (14 comments)
As many of you know, First Impressions is a company based on a team, not individuals. And I am thankful for this everyday! I think that every stager should have a "team" of some sort. And that is exactly what AR provides. So, even if you work independently, and own individual companies, in times of emergency, you have your "team" or network, to reach out to. 
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