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One good turn deserves another….

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Home Stager with The Dovian Group, LLC

A Realtor searching for a Stager in Northern Virginia called to ask how much I would charge to Stage a property.  First, I assured her it was in both our best interests that I not provide pricing over the phone.  I have learned my lesson regarding giving quotes on properties, sight unseen!  What's the saying, "once bitten, twice shy?  Second, I informed the caller that I my territories are Maryland and D.C. and happily referred her to a fellow Active Rain Stager.  I was confident the Stager would assist her both promptly and professionally. No referral fee, just hoping to assist the agent with getting her listing sold. 

I quickly sent an e-mail to the other Stager, giving her a heads up to expect a call.  She sent a reply thanking me, which was nice. 

Within ten minutes, I had a referral e-mail from an agent who saw the very referral I gave to the Northern Virginia Stager, asking if I Stage D.C. and if so would I have an interest in looking at a property, he may want to Stage. I replied that I would be more than happy to assist him with his listing.  Just like that, my good deed rewarded.  One good turn deserves another, indeed! 

Below is an example of my latest D.C. Stage!  I hope he likes my style!

D.C. Living Room

 

 

Erik Hitzelberger
RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes - Louisville, KY
Louisville - Middletown Real Estate
Anita, Nice job on the referral and on the property that you staged!  AR is a powerful tool when used correctly.
May 06, 2008 03:33 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
Great job, good deeds don't go unnoticed.  Glad you paid it forward and it paid you back!
May 06, 2008 04:29 PM
Anita Carrington
The Dovian Group, LLC - Laurel, MD
Dovian Group LLC, ASP, IAHSP

Erik and Cindy,

Thanks! What goes around comes around and sometimes sooner than you think!

Anita

May 06, 2008 05:09 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

What goes around definitely comes around. Great to see you back here blogging again. Great post.

May 08, 2008 01:23 PM
Lee Ellis
Northern Virginia/DC KWR - Lorton, VA
e-PRO, "RealtyLee" Green Homes & Technology Consultant

Anita, I hope your DC client appreciated your style; it's spiffy! 
I'm glad to have re-connected with you through AR and hope to work with you on furture MD/DC to NoVA and back business!

May 15, 2008 02:14 PM