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No Stager is perfect. Staging in Burlington

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Home Stager

I met a Realtor the other day who informed me out of the blue, that "no Stager is perfect". My back went up and I replied "nor Realtor". 

While thinking about it later, I realized what the Realtor was missing was the concept of having a team member. We Stagers become part of the selling team. 

The key thing is to find that team  member that matches your selling style. We are all individuals with our own style. We learn how to do a job and then apply those principals with our own style. 

For example, there is the issue of depersonalizing a house. This is done to keep the buyer focused on themselves and not on the seller's lifestyle. Buyers should remember their favorite feature of the house not how cute the seller's kids looked in a photo. 

I didn't get a job with a team because I do recommend removing family photos. Photos can even form clutter if there are several sitting on a table top. They felt family photos were what kept the house from feeling cold. I like to keep that 'home' feeling by working with the seller's possessions and individual style. 

Don't write Stagers and Staging off because we are not perfect. 

Keep searching until you find that great fit for your team. 

 

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Retired Home Stager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I alway thought they were.  I wish you success in all you do.

Sep 20, 2014 02:36 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Janice,  So true.  This applies to staggers, lenders, title and escrow, etc. It is unfortunate that the seller and the agent were unwilling to take the recommendations of the staging professional.  They may likely find a stager willing to do what they want ... and not the best practice in getting a home sold. I'm with you on removing personal/family photos.

Sep 20, 2014 05:04 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Janice- like so many other things, it's about chemistry.  Sometimes is meshes and sometimes not. It's really great when you find someone with whom you have a good chemistry and you respect each other's ideas.

Sep 20, 2014 05:26 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well that agent really set the tone, and made a lasting first impression, didn't they?  I love your attitude on this!

Sep 20, 2014 08:19 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

Thank you Elite Homes Sales Team!

Sep 20, 2014 09:21 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

So glad you agree Kathleen Daniels ! It's so important to do what is best for the client.

Sep 20, 2014 09:23 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

Kathy Streib chemistry is so important. I have Realtor clients I've been with for years. They tell me their concerns and we work to deal with them

Sep 20, 2014 09:25 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

ThanksSharon, I'll never forget that Realtor LOL.

Sep 20, 2014 09:27 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Life is much sweeter and simpler when all parties act like a team. Why not?

Sep 20, 2014 11:59 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

That's so true Lottie Kendall ! Teams can do things smarter and faster.

Sep 21, 2014 12:40 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

Thanks Roger D. Mucci ! LOL I'm sure I won't be getting any business from them but it was worth it ;). Mutual respect is so important.

Sep 21, 2014 12:42 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

So tacky. So many tacky people that feel bad about themselves so they try to bring others down with them as well. 

Sep 22, 2014 06:37 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

One could say misery loves company Shar!

Sep 28, 2014 11:18 PM