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A Day In The Life of Roger Mucci - Welcome To His World, Chapter One

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103

How lucky are we to have a glimpse into the magical world of Roger Mucci and his considerable talent.  Those who have been following Roger's story to the point of his move to new digs and new gig in property management have the rare opportunity to witness first hand how talent, ingenuity and considerable sweat equity can transform a plain white box into . . . who knows what. 

I've been given the happy task of presenting his before pictures of his new apartment.  Not only is it a challenging space in many ways, but it failed to meet his standards of cleanliness.  So, consider this chapter one in Roger's story and I, personally can't wait for chapter two.  If you don't already, I would strongly urge you to start reading.  You're bound to become one of Roger's ardent admirers.  He's quite the guy.

Roger's place -- before

All photos herein are the property of Roger Mucci and subject to copyright laws.

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Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Great presentation Geri! Not only would I not have the foggiest idea how to do that, your creativity is wonderful. What a great friend you are to Roger.

Aug 23, 2010 01:59 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

What's amazing to me is the depth of the friendships you can forge at a distance.  This is simply an homage to Roger and all that he is.

Linda - Thank you.  Isn't it wonderful to witness the transformation of a rather plain jane space into a warm and welcoming home.  And no, I haven't seen it yet but I have seen Roger's work before.

Lottie - I await the magic myself.  Some of my personal favorite stagings are the ones in which we use move inventiveness than money.

Shar - Thanks!  It's not that hard really.  I think those of us who tend to relate to the world graphically do it on so many levels.

Aug 23, 2010 02:44 AM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Geri - Shouldn't the toilet seats have been up for effect? After all. it's a bachelor's pad. Can't wait to see how Roger fixes it up.

Aug 23, 2010 02:48 AM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Geri, awesome job on the photo presentation of the "Rog Masmall-before."  Eagerly await chapter 2.

Aug 23, 2010 03:41 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Glenn - Now why didn't I think of that.  So many of my homeowners do. :)

Mary Kay - Thanks.  I can't wait to see it too.  I think it also gives us the incentive to make some changes to our own homes.

Aug 23, 2010 03:53 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Gerri, great presentation for Roger! Looking at it, I'm surprised he didn't just turn around and say no thanks LOL. Roger certainly has the vision ;).

Aug 23, 2010 04:23 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Janice - I suspect we'll see a fine silk purse crafted out of this sow's ear.  I wait with baited breath.

Aug 23, 2010 06:50 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Looks like you've had some visitors here my friend.  They love your work.........you did such an amazing job.  I wanted to direct them here because you deserve the accolades, all I did was snap a few pictures of the Rog Masmall.

Janice, I almost did turn around and say "no thanks!"..............but I have a vision. 

Aug 23, 2010 06:58 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Thanks Roger.  It's nice to have the visitors but it was never about that, it was all about you.

Aug 23, 2010 07:49 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Well for me, it was all about you.............and the amazing job that you did on this post.

Aug 23, 2010 01:53 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Like all your other dyed in the wool fans, I anxiously await the sequel.  How is it going?

Aug 23, 2010 02:01 PM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

Great job Geri!  Kind soul!

Aug 23, 2010 02:11 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Thanks Christine.  You know better than anyone I suspect, just how special Roger is.  We all wish him God speed on his new path.

Aug 23, 2010 02:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Geri, Fabulous layout and description! What a wonderful gesture to do a before-and after post about Roger's progress on his new home. You are a doll!

Aug 23, 2010 02:32 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Oh Wanda, thanks.  I was so happy to do this for him and I so look forward to the next chapter.

Aug 23, 2010 04:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Geri - I was reading your comment where you mentioned "dyed in the wool fans. . ."  Somehow, for a brief moment, I had a mental image of fan blades turning overhead, that had colorful wool paddles.  I think it is time for me to go to bed. . .LOL

Aug 23, 2010 05:37 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Geri - What a fabulous presentaiton.  I love the scrapbook effect, and the words you've added.  Roger is truly special, and I know he'll dazzle us with the afters.  Great job!

Aug 23, 2010 06:36 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Myrl - funny!

Sally - Thanks!  I sometimes think, as stagers, we tend to like to stage everything. :)  I know Roger will dazzle us.

Aug 24, 2010 09:06 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Awesome job with the "before" pics, Geri.  This is the best presentation of "befores" I've seen.  Roger has a real good thing going for him...I am tempted to think this is just one of those "I don't know how" ploys that men typically use to get us women to do things for them...we better all watch out or before we know it, we will all be doing his bidding.

Aug 24, 2010 09:35 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I've been following Roger's story, too! I have expended a lot of sweat equity throughout the country so I know exactly how much fun Roger is having. LOL

Aug 27, 2010 01:19 PM