You will never guess what I did today. I staged a builder's model with out their permission. Yep, that's right. I did it and it was fabulous.This morning I met one of my partner agents at a builder's model to pick up some accessories that I had left at one of her listings that recently sold.
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12/01/2007
It seems in the midwest, we all seem to think that it is better to do things ourselves than to pay anyone to do them for us and even in the real estate industry it seems no different. Why would an agent hire a stager when they can make the same marketing suggestions that a stager would make, but
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11/26/2007
I received a call this week from a potential client in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It is a small, occupied home and is not yet on the market.I spoke with her for a short while and discussed the fact that she was unable to find any stagers in her area. I would love to help her out and may still if I can
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11/23/2007
I officially opened for business September 1, 2005. I took a staging class and was led to believe that once I opened my doors, I would have to beat the business back with a stick. Just like any new stager, I was heartbroken to figure out how much it would take to get my business off of the groun
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11/07/2007
Wheeler High Schools Presents:'Let's Revue Broadway' a performance of some of Broadway's most popular music from shows such as "Wicked", "Little Shop of Horrors", "Phantom of the Opera", "Chicago","Annie", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and many more.A six night event beginning F
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11/01/2007
A few weeks ago, I prepared a bid and short report for a relocation company. The house was a very nice two story, very well built, nice layout and in a good neighborhood. It did have some minor issues, but none that couldn't be easily remedied, hence the short report. So short, I didn't even c
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10/23/2007
This recipe works with any type and size of pork roast, so use your favorite and however much you need.1 Pork RoastDurkee Grill Creations Chicken and Rib RubHoneyRub entire roast with Chicken and rib rub. Let marinate for as long as you wish, but it is not necessary. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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10/21/2007
Recently, I received a phone call from a fellow stager in a different part of the state. She was flustered over the fact that she was dealing for the first time with a home at a higher price point and a very intimidating top producing Realtor.It seems the property in question could do with a goo
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10/21/2007
Once a year, Downtown Valparaiso closes down Lincolnway (our main thoroughfare) between Michigan and Lafayette streets to create a 'kid-safe zone'. In this zone, they offer Trick-or-Treating, cider, hayrides around the square and other fun family activities. This is a good opportunity to not on
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10/21/2007
Most of you will remember our own Craig Schiller recently wrote a blog or two about the Coldwell Banker Emagine Expo 2007 and his participation in the blogging lounge as a blogging expert.I remember we all thought it was a great idea and I also remember specifically thinking what a great opportun
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10/17/2007
