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2007
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I often write about vacant staging in my monthly newsletters. Adding before and after slideshows brings tons of interest and usually a few jobs. Below is the vacant staging that I did this week for a new construction project. We all know the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. No...
03/30/2007
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This has been an interesting week for me. I am teaching staging and redesign this week which means that my schedule is tight. Of course that means that my phone won't stop ringing. (This is NOT a complaint!) In trying to return and schedule these appointments in a timely manner I've learned a...
03/30/2007
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For those of you looking for a little extra support for your business, website rankings, or simply additional ways for clients to find you on the internet, First Impressions Home Staging & Interior ReDesign now offers an associate membership. As a new member you will receive: Associate Membershi...
03/26/2007
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Before I was a home stager, I was the manager for a real estate office. I often did training for agents. Within the first few days of training it became obvious who would make it and who would slowly (or quickly) disappear. I seem to see the first things when looking at and talking to stagers....
03/26/2007
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So I know we all get staging jobs in a variety of fashions. The one I was hired for yesterday (ok, the contract came in yesterday, we don't actually stage it until April 2) came about in a very strange fashion. On Thursday I was at the mall shopping for a model home I stage on Tuesday. A gentl...
03/25/2007
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My best friend - who happens to be a lesbian - always uses this phrase. Often I tease her about it because she uses it in funny places.... I'm giving driving directions and say, "go straight"... she'll remind me that she "always goes forward, never straight." Now, I'm not trying to bring in a p...
03/23/2007
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I would love to tell you all the reasons why I love my job.... Meeting and working with clients, Changing the face of real estate (at least here in Charleston), creating beauty where there once was chaos. Let me tell you my favorite part though - today anyway. SHOPPING!This morning I met with a...
03/21/2007
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I've been a big fan of many 'self help' gurus in my life. My all time favorites are Anthony (Tony) Robbins, Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer. I came from a background where I was told to never wish or want anything because then you won't be disappointed when you don't get it. That really wasn't wo...
03/20/2007
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I've had several people request that I blog on this for more information. I've offered this advice to many who have asked the questions, "How do I get business?", "How do I get agents to understand what I'm offering?", and "How do I get testimonials?" My answer for all of these is the same.... ...
03/19/2007
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Ok everyone. I know we all do crazy things in order to find new business. I've been reading about a lot of them over the past couple of days. I thought I would share mine. It's a crazy concept, but IT WORKS! I write handwritten note cards to agents & clients all the time. If there is a reas...
03/10/2007
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Melissa Marro
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
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Real Estate Resources
Author Bio: Melissa Marro, Home Staging Industry leader, Realtor, and entrepreneur offers a unique perspective on New Home Construction, Resale Residential Real Estate, and Home Staging