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You just never know where that next job will come from.

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Home Stager

I just had a call from Vancouver. It was from an old High school friend. I hadn't talked to her in ages.

It was fun catching up on our families etc.

Then she told me to call her sister who still lives in my area. She is thinking of selling her home and was wondering if I was still Staging. So today I will follow the lead and see where it takes me. LOL

You just never know where that next job will come from.

Keep networking folks.

 

 

 

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Comments(19)

Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Those calls are so much fun....I love receiving a blast from the past, but especially when a staging job is connected to it.  

Jun 21, 2011 04:03 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

HI Janice,

We love those totally out of the blue phone calls, that connect the past with today and add a little cash-flow. Good for you and that is why we do what we do every day right...... to remain memorable.

Jun 21, 2011 04:10 AM
Gail Fabiani
Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage - Burlington, ON

I love it when business just shows up.  Thats great janice.

Jun 21, 2011 04:21 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Janice, this is so cool. Not only talk to the friend that you haven't spoken for years but also have a referral from her.Good luck and keep us posted.

Jun 21, 2011 05:12 AM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Patience, perseverance and ain't it wonderful what can happen!  Nice story Janice.

Jun 21, 2011 05:13 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

That's so true Janice.  I lead can come from the strangest places.  It's all about being in the right place at the right time!  :-)

Jun 21, 2011 05:36 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Janice,

With the internet etc. it's easier to make contact with people you knew from years ago.

Brian

Jun 21, 2011 06:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Janice- it's so much fun to catch up with friends and better yet, or the icing on the cake, is that you have a new cient!  You just never know, do you!

Jun 21, 2011 02:06 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Sharon, it was really great catching up with an old friend. I spoke to her sister today.

Pfanns, of course we do!

Thanks Gail!

I will Anna, thanks ;).

Thanks Ginger! It is great!

That's sooo true Donna!

Yes it is Brian. I guess that's why sites like Facebook are so popular.

You really don't Kathy! It was totally out of left field.

Jun 21, 2011 03:06 PM
Alicia Barrington
THE ORIGINAL HOUSTON HOME STAGING - Katy, TX
Houston Home Staging Presents Alicia Barrington

As the fisherman said:  "All things come to he who wades......" <G>

Jun 22, 2011 01:03 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Janice - don't you just love it when you get a completely unexpected lead and from an old friend no less - so great and good luck!

Jun 22, 2011 02:53 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Love it Tom LOL!

It made my day Kristine!

Jun 22, 2011 04:21 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

every once in a while something just falls into your lap Janice, it's like a little bonus from the universe.

Jun 22, 2011 08:58 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Yes it is Malcolm!

Jun 22, 2011 10:04 AM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

I love it!!!  It's always nice to continue to have these types of connections that come your way.  And your friend's sister is so lucky to have the connection to YOU!!!

Jun 22, 2011 11:11 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Janice--I think when you are talented and people in the community know that you can't help but get these "unexpected" gifts.  I often quote the line, "Luck is the residue of direction".  I love the image of the cat with the headphone.

Jun 22, 2011 11:37 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Thanks so much Kathy!

That's a good quote Janet. I like the kitty too ;).

Jun 23, 2011 07:58 AM
Mary Lou Teague
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN

You have to keep us updated on the job...yes it is all anout the networking and letting people know what you do,,,,thanks for sharing

Jun 26, 2011 02:51 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

I will Mary Lou! Thanks.

Jun 26, 2011 03:39 PM