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Staged and SOLD in Less than a WEEK !!!

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Home Stager with Waterfront Realty Group Inc & SW Florida Realty Staging

I got a call at Noon on a very hot and steamy Sunday from a Realtor that found me from a Google Search (thank you A/R !!). She was going on vacation and just got a call from a couple who had a little bungalow that had been listed for 6 months and the contract had expired. The Sellers were desperate to sell as they bought their dream home and were so disappointed the house had not sold.

Tammy Lucier suggested to the couple that they stage the house as it lacked any imagination and personality.... So I went in search of Personality.. See what I found...  http://www.realestateshows.com/197121                                              Cumming Street, East Hartford, CT

I finished the staging at 4:30 on Thursday afternoon, on a 110 degree day in Connecticut's hottest week. Tammy was rushing around to complete her To Do List before leaving for Maine, finishing the MLS listing late that night. So on Friday, off she went to enjoy the Old Orchard Beach sand and sea, while the MLS did it's magic with the help of CT Realty Staging.

This 1054 Square Foot Bungalow sold in 6 days and for about what their asking price. What a treat for me!! This was my second of 3, yes three in less than a month.. Not bad for a Newbie!!!  I love my "Last Career" and can't understand why I didn't take this leap of faith before...

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Kelly Sibilsky
Licensed Through Referral Connection, LTD. - Lake Zurich, IL
FANTASTIC success story! I'm getting the realtor version of my ASP in just a few weeks. I'm so looking forward to being able to offer this extra service to my clients. Way to go!
Aug 12, 2007 12:05 PM
Diana Corcoran
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hudson Valley Properties - Rhinebeck, NY
Rhinebeck Real Estate
Kathleen: Awesome job!  This is a great testimonial to the benefits of staging.  Would you mind telling me where you got that cute little couch? It would be great for condos and townhouses. 
Aug 12, 2007 12:25 PM
Kathleen "Kathy" Holbrook
Waterfront Realty Group Inc & SW Florida Realty Staging - Naples, FL

You won't believe this but this was a shoe string budget opportunity...  and that cute little Futon sofa with the fold up arms was a rental from Rent a Center. It was a real challenge to get the furnishings and accessories together in 3 days, staged and listed. It all came together and it was a success...

Thanks for the encouragement.

Aug 12, 2007 12:35 PM
Kathleen "Kathy" Holbrook
Waterfront Realty Group Inc & SW Florida Realty Staging - Naples, FL

Thanks for the encouragement Kelly..  good luck with you ASP classes....

Kathy

Aug 12, 2007 12:39 PM
Cindy Lin
Staged4more School of Home Staging - South San Francisco, CA
Host, The Home Staging Show podcast

congrats! in this crazy market, it's fantastic news to your sellers & realtor! also the pitched roof in mbr is tricky but you did a great job!

cheers,

cindy 

Aug 12, 2007 02:05 PM
Leo Namiot - LeoLends.com
Canopy Mortgage - Leo Namiot - Saint Augustine, FL
More than just great rates
It's amazing what staging does to a home, congrats on the sale.
Aug 12, 2007 03:49 PM
Kathleen "Kathy" Holbrook
Waterfront Realty Group Inc & SW Florida Realty Staging - Naples, FL

Cindy, Thank you...  That little house is loaded with potential. Breaking out those Dormers on both sides of the roof line will gain a whole new second floor. The area is a bit sketchy but with the security system and faith, these new owners have a diamond in the rough... Getting encouragement from A/R and especially the veterans of the business makes all the difference. Have a Great Week.. I am off to arrange rentals for my third vacant house in 3 weeks!!!

Leo - Our market is getting tougher by the day. But as the old song goes.... "What a difference a day makes.."  Burnside Ave is a challenging area but Tammy did a great job with this house. The listing was worded so that no one could resist!!! Let me know if you have clients that could use Staging help.

Aug 12, 2007 11:55 PM
Rachel Backus
Staged Makeovers - Hudson, OH
www.stagedmakeovers.com
It's great to hear about your instant success at the staging business. Having a house sell so quickly is a fantastic testimonial. Congratulations and good luck with your new/last career.
Aug 13, 2007 06:05 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Kathleen:  Very nice.  What a difference the staing did make.  I loved the soothing blues in the master bedroom.  Looks like you really have a talent for this.  Congrats.
Aug 15, 2007 09:57 AM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Kathleen...WOW!  Love the results and the RES show.  Thanks for sharing!

 

Aug 15, 2007 12:33 PM