homestaging business: Networking and Marketing
- 11/05/07 05:12 AM
I am interested in compiling a list of marketing and networking strategies, for all stagers or for that matter anyone starting a business. I believe if we can all participate, we can have a great compilation that anyone can refer to, to get inspired with new ideas to build their business
I will start with: 1. Shmooze, shmooze. Meeting people is a great for name recognition. In a group settings always keep you ear out for potential clients and approach them first. Don't forget to give them your card. 2. Join a networking group in your area. Some of them put out magazines that you can write … (3 comments)
homestaging business: Canadian Stagers
- 10/26/07 03:06 AM
I have been Reading at the times some of our fellow AR Stagers Get together. I am sending out an invitation to those in the Ontario Area and whomever can make it to get together. I am in London, Ontario. But we could find a midpoint - Toronto to meet. What do you think? It would also be nice if any of our fellow AR REaltors would like to join. … (10 comments)
homestaging business: Staging, Who are we staging for and Budgets
- 10/24/07 09:19 AM
Since May I have had 30 consults and have staged 3 homes. A lot more than I expected. Each one has been successful so far. I'll have to upload pictures when I can get it to work. I have noticed that the majority of home sellers are middle working class and have a very limited budget. Most are willing to do all the work themselves. So I give them as much of the info I can in my report, because very few are going to have you stage. It is very important when we consult with them that we not only do our site … (16 comments)
homestaging business: Welcome Mel Muir to Active Rain, Home Stager
- 10/24/07 08:26 AM
Welcome Mel to AR. Mel is from London, Ontario and we met through the school which we have studied Interior Design and Staging. Mel everyone is very helpful when you asked questions. You probably will be busy just trying to read as much as possible, so you may want to put a large pot of coffee on. Don't be surprised to find that many hours go by quickly when you are on AR. Chat soon. … (4 comments)
homestaging business: Now that the nice weather is here
- 06/23/07 02:34 AM
Now that the nice weather is here, has anyone started any new projects outside or insidein their homes. As we all know when we are so busy, where and when does one find the time to even think about projects for our own homes. I invite you to share. We may get some ideas. We may even get solutions to problems we are having in our own project if we ask. This years project is to complete all of the almost finished projects. Like the tree house built 2 years ago.The slate around the base cabinet of the outdoor kitchen. Finish and organize … (0 comments)
homestaging business: Just wanted to share some good results.
- 06/18/07 04:41 AM
Just wanted to share some good results. I recently started staging. My work has involved just consultations. Even though I did not stage the homes, The clients followed through with most of the recommendations. Except for 1 house (it does look great, but too small) the houses have all sold during the first showing with multiple offers. One of the houses ended up selling furniture, that I had told the owners to place in the kitchen, because the buyer liked the atmosphere it created. I also had great feedback from the realtors. They were very impressed with the changes the clients had made on my … (11 comments)
homestaging business: Who's paying for your consults - The Client or Agent
- 05/10/07 02:10 AM
Before I went out to meet agents. I researched what stagers were charging for consults. Since I am in Canada, I researched across Canada. I did speak to some friends as well, about their first impression about the cost. They found the cost high. Anyway I decided that If I wanted to get in the door I wanted the agents to get me there. So I lowered my consult for agents, so that they would carry the cost of the consult, and it would be a benefit to their clients. Who is paying for your consults - The client or agent? … (15 comments)
Here is a simple one. Maybe it is not so simple and straight forward. I need to change my email address and I am not able to. I have been sent emails that I can not receive.;)
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