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WHY do we do it? Isn't it just all in how you look at it?

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Real Estate Agent with Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com

Why do we share our expertise with our competition???  Or are they peers, who would share with us?

Why do we write posts giving answers to questions asked?  Or why not, because for everyone we answer we are given answers to our questions?

Why do we travel the country to seek out those we've met here?  Because this forum has made the world a smaller, more intimate place and friendships are attainable and sustainable from longer distances than ever before.

WHY??? Well I have a theory.  It is that when we give without expecting anything in return, we get it back because the universe just has to reciprocate your good thoughts and good actions.  So the reverse might be true, if we invest our time in negative thoughs we might get negative back ...OHHH NOOOO not me.  And not most of you from what I've observed.

I want to say thanks.  WHY?  Because when we might not be feeling so cheerful, we can always find a cheerful post and kind word and inspiration in a post of a friend, acquantance or newbie here on AR...

WHY?  Why NOT?  Thanks my friends, you know who you are.  For the answers, the questions, the good thoughts, inspiration, and the hugs and thanks when we bring our StagersLIST Expos to you out there in the world.  Why do we do it?  Well because we love and respect this profession and feel that everyone deserves education and knowledge that we've found valuable...perhaps you will too.  AND at the very least we get to meet our friends and find out what is going on it their neck of the woods.  What a wonderful opportunity, for all of us.  Sharing, caring, questions, answers, inspiration...we get as much as we give.  And we just can't get enough.  See you next EXPO...in a City near you. 

Terrylynn Fisher, StagersLIST.com

Diablo Realty Real Estate Broker

Your Senior Real Estate Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Staging Consultant and fellow blogger.

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Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 30 years.  She works with the Dudum Real Estate Group. Terrylynn is a local expert, who believes in specializing for better service to her clients.  She gives talks on Foreclosure Alternatives, Make Home Affordable Programs, Home Staging Consults before you Sell, and is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, Real Estate Collaborative Specialist-Divorce, Certified Residential Professional, EcoBroker and any more. There is no silly question, call now for advice and counsel about your real estate investment.  Click here for a question about the area.  Visit www.BuyStageSell.com to learn more about Terrylynn and her team of Real Estate Professionals and Staging Professionals.  We even stage our short sales! Why?  Because it works.    925 8760966  www.BuyStageSell.com

 

Virginia Tatseos
Stage-Show-Sell - Bloomfield Township, MI

I think we share because by sharing our experience and reading others we learn so much.  We could all go to school all day and not come out with the knowledge that we receive here in the rain.

Apr 06, 2009 07:56 AM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging

hey there!  thx for all you do for our industry!  real estate and home staging alike!  We are all in this together!

Apr 06, 2009 03:48 PM
Benita Gottfried
New Vision Interiors LLC - Hopatcong, NJ

lovely sentiments, thank you for sharing. It is nice to know that we are all in this together.

Apr 07, 2009 12:27 AM
Peg Prather
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA

Terrylynn; such a nice article, and so true! I've found that one similar thread running through all of the stagers that I've met is that they are "givers". They give of their time, expertise, and knowledge, because they know they really can make a difference. Not just to home owners, but to other stagers, too. I've met the most wonderful people in this profession!

Apr 07, 2009 02:28 AM
Connie Tebyani
Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA
Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County

You know me, Terrylynn, it's all depsoits in the Bank of Karma ;-)  Thanks you as well for sharing yourself with all of us

Apr 07, 2009 04:02 AM
Wendy Timmons
Move Home Realty - Temecula, CA
Temecula Realtor

Great post Terrylynn! How are you!!? I haven't said talked to you in a long time it seems, as AR is hit and miss for me lately! Yes, I believe you get what you give, what goes around comes around, and all the other sayings....... They are true. Thanks for the time you spent with me on making my license work for me, I still think about how much that helped me........Have a wonderful week :)

Apr 07, 2009 08:36 AM
Donna Schoby
Liberty Bank of Arkansas - Bentonville, AR

Terrylynn, I'm glad you and others are out there willing to share so much! Goodness knows how helpful it's been to me over the last year. If it hadn't been for AR I may have given up already.

Apr 07, 2009 10:56 AM
Laurie Calhoun
Gloria Home Staging, Inc. - Winter Springs, FL
Seminole County FL Home Stager

There was such a generous and friendly spirit about the StagersLIST Expo I had the joy of attending, and you are one of the main reasons for that! Thanks for all you share with us!

Apr 07, 2009 01:52 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Karen, you are so right.  We give and we get more back.

Apr 09, 2009 08:12 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Ginger, thanks for the welcoming.  I read, just have had a dry spell for writing.  But I'm back...and hoping to see you at the July 15 EXPO in Dublin??? perhaps.  Mahalo to you too, been watching your place take shape, what fun.

Apr 09, 2009 08:13 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Melissa, check is in the mail...lol...It's been great meeting you too in person and up close.  Looking forward to spending some time in Ontario end of the month too.  Bonus for me.

Apr 09, 2009 08:14 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Renae, thanks so much...awwww.  Like that new logo too.

Apr 09, 2009 08:15 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Virginia, it's learning that keeps us young at heart and also makes work so much more rewarding.

Apr 09, 2009 08:15 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Karen, you are so welcome.  THANKS much for your comments.  Sorry we couldn't make Atlanta this year.  Perhaps another time was looking forward to meeting YOU.

Apr 09, 2009 08:16 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Benita, yes it is.  You are a new name for me, but I've been reading your comments lately and like what you have to say.  Write more, I'm a fan.

Apr 09, 2009 08:17 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Peg, hope to meet you in Seattle in October, what do you say?  I agree, you have some wonderful people up in your neck of the woods.  We LOVE visiting there and sharing with the Northwest folks.

Apr 09, 2009 08:18 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Connie, I like the new photo, it's YOU...and love the analogy Bank of Karma.  You are so right.  It was a pleasure meeting you in February, although too short.  Perhaps another time.  Hope all is going well and that you are finding time for all the fun stuff, like the back door of Z gallery...

Apr 09, 2009 08:20 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Wendy, really, you are using it then?  OHHH I am so glad, anytime you want anything you are one of my favs...so please do ask.  I would be honored to help.  Best to you my friend.

Apr 09, 2009 08:21 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Donna, not you, give up?  Never.  You have so much talent and good to offer.  Your marketplace will just jump on you one of these days.

Apr 09, 2009 08:21 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Laurie. awwwwww  but I beg to differ, it was YOU that made that so special and your wonderful sharing, giving spirit.  You made it happen and it was a great couple of days.  We so enjoyed you.

Perhaps you'll visit us in California one day.  We'd love to reciprocate.

Apr 09, 2009 08:23 PM