“Thank you.” Two simple words that hold the power to elevate another’s attitude and validate a relationship. Why don’t we hear these words more often? When my children were little, it was one of the first things I taught them - to be appreciative and say, “Thank you,” when someone did something f
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07/21/2009
Recently, our IAHSP® International Board Chairwoman & Founder, Barb Schwarz, and President, Jennie Norris, issued a position statement on behalf of IAHSP International and our membership regarding legislation surrounding the Interior Design industry and any potential impact to the Home Staging in
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07/16/2009
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up" - Gloria Swanson, Sunset Boulevard, circa 1940. Those famous words helped immortalize the great Cecil B. DeMille. And it got me thinking. How many times have you had photos taken of yourself where you really were not prepared for that "close-
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07/09/2009
WEBINAR: Barb Schwarz hosts a Special Webinar - Aug 5th at 4 PM, EST with Barb, "Social Media Marketing Mania Made Simple" Register on www.stagedhomes.com - Learn how to better market your business now through Social Media Marketing! Special Guest is Mathias who teaches social Media Marketing an
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07/08/2009
As President of IAHSP for 2009-2010, it is my joy and honor to share that Worldwide Staging Service Week is coming up soon! If you are an ASP and want to get involved in your community project for this year, simply email Bette@iahsp.com to let her know you want to volunteer your time and ideas.
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05/28/2009
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging(R) has just released her third book on Home Staging entitled "Staging to Sell - the Secret to Selling Homes in a Down Market." ISBN #9780470447123 Pick up your copy today! It has been endorsed by wonderful leaders in the Real Estate industry that are fe
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05/28/2009
Dear Accredited Staging Professional Masters® (ASPM®), Accredited Staging Professionals® (ASP®), and International Association of Home Staging Professional® (IAHSP®) Members: We are writing this letter to share some insights into an issue that has been raised regarding a sister industry, and the
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03/27/2009
Congratulations to the International Association of Home Staging Professionals who this year is celebrating 10 years - that's right - a DECADE of Excellence! In 1999, Founder Barb Schwarz had the vision and foresight to establish the first professional Association to serve the Home Staging indus
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01/25/2009
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) - the only professional association that is based on education, excellence and ethics and serves the Home Staging Industry raised over a half million dollars for Worldwide Staging Service Week! Contributions of time, money, fur
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12/19/2008
I was watching this media segment on some celebrity nonsense, and they kept referring to people as "Posers." In fact, one urban dictionary definition of "Poser" is: A poser is someone who tries to fit into a profile they aren't. People who try to give off the impression that they are one thing w
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12/19/2008