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The September class is full. We still have two openings for October, the 12th - 14th, our last 3-day class of 2010.
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The 44 slide Power Point presentation is still available for class grads only. It features some of the best pictures from 4 years of classes. It will be $75. on our new product page. You can still get a copy now for $25. + $4. shipping. e-mail Becky.
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Friends, Family and Staging Fans,
Welcome to the new and improved "Staging News." This e-zine is for fans of staging, inspiration and personal motivation. If you received this newsletter by mistake, forgive this tech-challenged "blonde" and unsubscribe. Glad you joined us. HAPPY STAGING...
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Staging Report 101
Last month we discussed Consultations. This article explains another helpful service ...
If the homeowner has a limited budget, we can do a "Staging Report" for about $150. A staging report is frequently included free if the homeowner has the LR, DR, FR and Kitchen staged.
The report includes a detailed, 8-page list of things to do to prepare the house for sale. It starts at the mail-box and ends at the back of the property. Every door and drawer that is attached to the house is opened. A sticky dot is left on each spot that needs attention. The outside of the house is inspected... eaves, windows, stucco or brick, driveway, garage, patio, screening and landscaping. Inside, the walls, carpet/flooring, ceiling, woodwork, closets, oven, pantry, bathrooms, laundry areas are all inspected. More importantly, suggestions of specific furniture and accessory items that need to be removed are added to the DIY list for the homeowner.
We have found things like termite nests, water damage, mildew, algae, broken windows and yes, a bullet hole.
A staging report can only go so far. It cannot add the decorative element or "wow-factor." It takes much more time to rearrange furniture and accessories and actually stage the house.
This report can still be a valuable asset to the home selling process. As mentioned last month, agents just need to suggest a free consultation and we do the rest.
The "Consultation" article is on the August blog post if you missed it last month. www.beckyharmon.com
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* Our Webinar on Vacant Home Staging is scheduled for Thursday September 16th @ 8:00PM to 8:45PM EDT.
This is the Power Point that was part of our Jax REIA- Real Estate Investors Association- presentation. Class grads and new students are free. Only one more e-mail will go out as a reminder. Limited spots are available. Students and grads, send reservations to becky@beckyharmon.com. A link will be sent to you the day of the webinar. All others are $10.00. Your payment is your reservation.
A link will be sent to you the day of the webinar.
I suggest you go on 5 minutes early to download the software in case your computer does not have it. Remember to minimize your screen to see the visual. We always have one or two people, probably blonde like me, who can't figure out the directions. Apologies ahead of time.
We will refund or rebroadcast the webinar.
Sandra Millis, from Southern Comfort Redesign will be our co-presenter. Her website is www.scrjax.com
* Biggest news locally:
We are starting a RESA- Real Estate Staging Association- Chapter in North Florida. It's official now. I will announce our first meeting place soon. We will be shooting for Friday, Oct. 8th from 10:15AM to 11:45AM. We are open to location suggestions.
It will be open to any and all stagers and RE agents, designers and anyone who wants to learn more about our wonderful profession. Tell your friends who may have been trained elsewhere: WE ARE FAMILY! We want to work together for the benefit of all stagers.
RESA is a national organization established to promote excellence in our industry.
* Last but not least:
As mentioned before, pretty soon, we will be unveiling a brand-new website... new colors, etc. (see new logo above) The jazzy vibe will still be there, but it will be simpler and easier to navigate... a good thing. I didn't know it was "cluttered" till someone sat me down and told me the truth. Sigh!
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~These vendors can give you designer pricing on their products. They are my best resources.
* Call Keith at the Carpet Man (new location on Phillips just north of I-95) for contractor pricing on carpet and flooring. Installation in 24 - 48 hours. 904-803-7825 keithharmon14@yahoo.com
* Call the Floor Club for another great place for flooring and tile. 646-4400
* Call Martin Schramm for all your Computer tech needs. 904-910-3511
We are not liable for the work, warranties or service performed by these companies. They are not employees of Transformations.
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Till next time... Happy Staging,
Becky Harmon
"You miss 100% of the shots you never take."
Wayne Gretske
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