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How I Measure My Success

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Home Stager with http://atlantahomestaging.net


I had an interesting conversation the other day with another home stager on the west coast. We were discussing Facebook, and more specifically, how I didn't have a clue on how many likes I had. I also don't know how many followers I have on Twitter. Or, how many people I have in my circles in Google +. Trust me, I understand the value of social media. I just don't measure my success based on my popularity. 

Instead, I measure my success on how quickly I can help a seller get a contract on their home. As a result, I focus on all things related to the staging of the home. FYI - I'm no different than any other home stager. We all have the same goal, which is to help the seller secure a contract quickly.

So, the other morning, before heading out for my appointments, I posted this blog post on how we needed to prepare this Atlanta home for the market in time for a 3:00 p.m. showing.   I was pleasantly surprised last night when I received a call from the investor who was calling to inform me that the potential buyers, who had viewed the home that day, have put a contract on the home for the full asking price. 

Success indeed!

And the icing on the cake is the incredible and wonderful testimonial he sent to me.

 

We recently used Kathy's staging services for two renovations in East Atlanta. Both houses were under contract the same day we listed! They were staged beautifully and the supplied pictures were an added bonus. Its key for our business to have not only a beautiful constructed home but also that extra finishing step, with the help of Kathy, to get a fast sale. We will be using Kathy for all of our staging needs.

Thanks,
Matt Mazurkiewicz
Horizon Properties Inc.

 

That, to me, is the definition of success! And because I can't possibly create a post without adding an image, here's an after picture of the home I'm referring to:

Interior picture of a home that has been professional home staged
Posted by

Home Staging Atlanta - Kathy Nielsen - 678 522 8392

 TOP 10 Professional Stager of the Year in the

United States 2013  - RESA


This Atlanta home stager understands what it takes to separate your home or listing from the others on the market. Armed with a massive inventory, we can add the furniture and accessories befitting the style of the home as well as the demographics of the buyer. We also provide our after pictures at no additional charge. 

 

Atlanta Georgia Home Stager Kathy Nielsen

 

Our Atlanta home staging services have helped hundreds of sellers secure a contract quickly. Visit our website at http://atlantahomestaging.net to see first-hand the solutions for selling your home, listing or flipped property. Contact us today to schedule your appointment by emailing Kathy at Kathy@HomeStagingAtlanta.com or by calling 678 522 8392. We've got the furniture and accessories your home needs!

 

 

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Comments(16)

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

That's great news Kathy!  I'll admit that I am one that loves the popularity in the social media world, but it doesn't mean success.  Great blog.  

Mar 05, 2012 10:34 PM
Gary Wolyn
Keller Williams Realty - Rochester, NY

Great job, Kathy!  Staging certainly does add a wonderful finishing touch to any home for sale!  Have a great day!

Mar 05, 2012 10:38 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I totally agree with you...I don't measure success by followers or "friends" either....it's the homes being brought to contract that mean the most in our business!

Mar 06, 2012 02:55 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Kathy - Talk about success!  That's got to be some kind of record:  buyers want to put in an offer minutes after staging completed! 

Mar 06, 2012 05:02 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Kathy ~ AMEN to your post!!  You've hit the nail on the head with a perfect example of staging success!!  P.S.  Didn't I comment on your last post about this home that I bet it was already sold?  :-))

We can get really hung up on the social media stuff, but true success is homes sold quickly and happy clients.  Congratulations on another winner!

Mar 06, 2012 08:43 AM
Heather Cook
Beyond the Stage Homes - Kitchener, ON
Delivering beautifully staged spaces

Kathy ~ a great testament to the wonderful job you do! I also agree that your company's true value is based upon the trust your clients put in you, the number of referrals you get due to the wonderful job you do and the strength of your client's loyalty and faith in your work.

Mar 06, 2012 09:45 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Kathy--you have said it all.  Success in what we do speaks louder than the number of Likes and/or Friends on FB.  Congratulations on helping to make another quick sale and also a very happy investor!

Mar 06, 2012 04:01 PM
LaNita Cates
REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Kathy, that is fantastic! Your work is always beautiful and I wish more sellers would take the advice of a home stager which will make them sell their home so much faster!

Mar 06, 2012 09:38 PM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Thanks everyone!  I'm so thrilled for this Atlanta investor. As I said to him the other day when we spoke, I need another house to stage (smile).

Kathy

Mar 06, 2012 10:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kathy- cheers and shout it out.  I have no idea how many "likes" or whatever I have.  I like your way of measuring success.  

Mar 07, 2012 04:23 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

Kathy----now that is success.  Your post is fabulous and i follow your work on active rain and love it.  Thanks for being an outstanding professional home stager.

Mar 07, 2012 09:32 AM
Ginger Foust
Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA
Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

Kathy your images always "sparkle".  It's no wonder that they sell so quickly with your superior work!

Mar 07, 2012 11:12 PM
Kim Gaston
RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Awesome, congratulations! Lots of pressure these days for us to be blogging, liking, tweeting, whew...I'm all for doing what we do best, and you're the best....Staging that sells!

Mar 08, 2012 01:23 AM
Amy Bly
Great Impressions Home Staging/Interiors - Montville, NJ
Styling Homes for Selling and Staying

As you and I discussed a while back, Kathy, I can certainly see the great quality of your photos, as well as your gorgeous staging, here! And the results say it all -- fantastic! I DO know the number of followers (roughly) I have on all the social media sites, but I don't think I've ever gotten business from them -- not from "strangers," only once from someone I knew who say a house I staged for someone else on my "regular" FB page. Keep up the great work!

Mar 08, 2012 05:36 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

It's lovely staging as always and what a wonderful success to both you and the home sellers (and probably the home buyers as well, since they found just the property they wanted). 

Mar 09, 2012 08:50 AM