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April 28, 2008 06:39 AM

While reading through my Google alerts earlier today, I came across this announcement that our own, Craig Schiller, owner of Real Estaging in Chicago, IL, has been tapped to be a guest blogger on Homescape's consumer focused blog - Opening Doors. Craig is known to be

"one of the most widely read staging bloggers on the Internet"

WOW - now that's a title for a business card! In case you've missed out, you can read some of Craig's posts here and here and here. Craig has also received nationwide recognition on television (NBC, ABC, USA TODAY, CBS, FOX) just to name a few.

You know what's really exciting about all of this? We knew Craig was destined for greatness from the first time we read his post here on Active Rain. We knew Craig when he was just starting out in the industry ... and honestly, over the years - we still know Craig. And we know that this recognition is well deserved. Agree?

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Cindy Lin

Staged4more School of Home Staging - South San Francisco, CA

Host, The Home Staging Show podcast

That's just so wonderful! Maybe one day I will become a "most widely read staging blogger" too ;)

Cheers,

Cindy

Apr 28, 2008 07:07 AM

David Saks

Memphis, TN

Broker / Industry Analyst

Sounds like Craigs "taking the stage".

Apr 28, 2008 07:10 AM

Calie Waterhouse

Chandler, AZ

Community Builder

Oh Cindy - you are well on your way! - Calie

David - You're right - he's taking it by storm!

Apr 28, 2008 07:40 AM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Congratulations to Craig! Hard work paying off for him and bringing more business.

Apr 28, 2008 03:37 PM

Gina McNew

diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA

Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

Cheers to Craig...he is a high class stager and a high class guy! Wishing him continued success always....

Apr 28, 2008 03:41 PM

Yvonne Root

rooms b.y. root - Prescott, AZ

Home Stager - Northern Arizona

Calie! It is so good to see you here again! We have missed, missed, missed you. You are so wise and so needed here. Now I'm excited! Oh yeah, about the blog -- the information you provide is cool to. It is nice that we will be able to say, "I knew him when. . ." And, yes, you are right his recognition is well deserved. Welcome home Calie!

Apr 28, 2008 03:44 PM

Doreen - So, I guess "hard work pays" ... Perhaps something I should do more of.

Gina - We should mention that Craig was on your radio show, as well. Just more proof ...

Yvonne - You sound like I've returned from (shall we say....) a long vacation?!? Almost made me cry "hearing" your voice welcoming me home ... I haven't been gone from A/R that long. Have I?

Apr 28, 2008 03:48 PM

Yes, too long. Have you cleaned out your mailbox? Everything I send your way lately gets bumped out.

Apr 28, 2008 04:48 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Callie ~ You have indeed been missed! Nice to see you back in the Rain again!! Looking forward to more wisdom from you ...

Apr 28, 2008 05:14 PM

Lori Kim Polk

Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA

Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento

Calie... you surely have been missed. How are you my friend???? What a nice tribute to Craig. I always knew that he had big things ahead of him. He is such a great person, a true innovator, and whole heartedly wants to move this industry forward. Would love to hear from you sometime.. hugs. Lori.

Apr 28, 2008 05:41 PM

Terrylynn Fisher

Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA

HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Calie - good to see you. The most profound thing you said here was "We knew Craig when he was just starting out in the industry ... and honestly, over the years - we still know Craig." The point IS that what you see is what you get, nothing phoney, nothing insincere, nothing to hide. When you are true to yourself and put yourself out there honestly and with a good heart, good things happen and your friends know it's because you are you. Great post. Good for Craig.

Apr 28, 2008 06:54 PM

Kate Hart

Hart & Associates Staging and Design - Radnor, PA

This is awesome news for Craig and all of us in the home staging industry. Thanks for sharing! Way to go Craig! KH

Apr 28, 2008 11:46 PM

Marci Toliver

438-4642 - Mauldin, SC

Anderson SC, Spartanburg,Greenville SC, Home Staging

Craig- congrats and we cant wait to see what you have to say! Callie- glad to see you back!

Apr 29, 2008 12:40 AM

Gary Barnett

Home Matters - Indianapolis, IN

Home Matters Property Stylist Group, Indianapolis

Calie, Linda and I absolutely agree. Craig has been a powerful voice for our industry. His messages are always unique, always gripping, always clearly focused on the proverbial Golden Staging ring for us all. How do you give back to someone that has given so much of them selves?

Apr 29, 2008 02:32 AM

Craig Schiller

Trempealeau, WI

Calie,

THANK YOU so much for this. I have been wanting to blog about it but I have not had the time. I do love this industry and I am glad I can do what I can to "Stage It Forward",

I miss your smile...

Apr 29, 2008 08:04 AM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Calie - I saw your eyes somewhere yesterday and now I forget where, but they were your eyes for sure.

Congrats to Craig - he works hard at this and has deep insight.

Apr 29, 2008 03:11 PM

Kym Hough

www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA

Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA

Fantastic. Craig you make our entire industry rise to your standard. Kym

Apr 30, 2008 12:29 AM

Jackie Peraza

Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC - Framingham, MA

Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts

Calie - You're right, Craig's voice has given our industry voice. Thanks for pointing out the google alert.

Jackie

Apr 30, 2008 03:50 AM

Ann Heitland

Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties - Flagstaff, AZ

Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales

seems a little long for a business card .....

Jun 08, 2008 04:43 AM

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