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They say too much is never a good thing. Not in Kristy Morrison’s case. Just four years ago when the Ottawa-based vet technician was writhing in financial risk all things pointed to a bust.
The only bust she encountered was the head of Beethoven sitting atop a client’s baby grand.
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Catch DesAnn Collins on Fox 8 News http://fox8.com/2012/02/22/february-25-2012/#ooid=xheTlrMzo8UFsPv9LNqI0J-LbHa4ECqH
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Valley Springs, CA February 13, 2012 Shell Brodnax, President/CEO of the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®), the trade association for professional home stagers was honored by the Staging & Design Network as the 2011 Leader of the Year during the association’s annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The good folks at Pineapple Interiors recently showed a group of Perry & Co. Denver, Colorado Realtors why it’s important to dress your home for success.
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Selling a home in today's unstable economic climate is no easy task. However, homeowners who "stage" their home may have competitive advantages over those who simply open their doors to potential buyers.
"Staging prepares any home, occupied or vacant, and regardless of price, condition or location, to go on the market for sale," said Courtney Tyler, a certified home stager and owner of Courtney Tyler Interiors in Exeter. "Using a proven set of professional guidelines obtained through training and certification, staging prepares a home to sell faster and for a higher price."
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Cathy Hobbs Finalist in HGTV Design Star
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The current real estate market can make it a real challenge to sell a home. But there is a way to gain an edge. Many sellers are using home staging to sell their properties quicker and for a higher price.
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A bold tie can update a man's plain suit the same way a killer pair of earrings can transform a woman's last-season dress into a knockout new outfit. These accessorizing tricks don't just work in the world of fashion; they also apply to home dé cor.
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Kim Armanini of Apollo Home Mortgage and Carole Morgan of StageRight Home Staging were named Affiliate of the Year. The Association cites their outstanding contribution to their industry by participating in local Association and community activities.
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Homeowners looking to sell their properties unfortunately are doing so in one of the worst markets in recent memory. While prices seem to have stabilized somewhat, it is still a buyer’s market and there are many properties to choose from.
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Award-winning and nationally known leader in the real estate staging industry, Kathleen Garvey announces she has been chosen by CSP International Training Academy as a top-level home staging course instructor. By teaching others how to create successful staging businesses, Garvey will help more individuals recover from the current economic challenges.
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As professional home staging continues to become one of the fastest growing industries in North America, CSP International Training Academy sees great potential in the US. Kathleen Garvey, who is an award-winning and nationally known leader in the real estate staging industry, announces together with CSP that she has been chosen as one of their top-level home staging course instructors. By teaching others how to create successful staging businesses, Garvey will help more individuals recover from the current economic challenges.
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Thanks to the abundance of home makeover shows, it’s no longer a strange notion to put a lot of work into a house you plan to leave.
But not every home seller can get a spot on A&E’s “Sell This House” or HGTV’s “Designed to Sell.” Nevertheless, if you’ve got a house to move, it’s important that it make a good impression on potential buyers — even if you don’t plan to drop a grand on pre-sale improvements.
The best approach is to think of your house like a product that’s competing with lots of other products in the marketplace, suggests Angela Gagauf, a Montville home stager who “repackages” residential interiors and exteriors for maximum appeal. She considers staging an important marketing tool that can create a standout property in a crowded or challenging real estate market.
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By now, most people are aware of the concept of home staging. In fact, it’s gone beyond a concept and has become a mainstream step in the home-selling process. Increasingly, homeowners are becoming educated on its benefits, in part thanks to HGTV — although some of these television shows paint a glamorous picture of the profession that’s not exactly accurate.
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Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) the member run Trade Organization for Professional Stagers has announced the RESA-Accredited Training Provider Program.
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Real Estate Staging Association (RESA™) the member run Trade Organization for Professional Stagers has announced the RESA-PRO Designation and Continuing Education Program for professional real estate stagers.
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RESA Honored At Stevie Awards
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Karen worked as a photo stylist for over 20 years. When a realtor asked her to “fix” a house, Karen had it “camera ready” overnight. The house sold to the first person that walked through the door. She’s been a contributing writer on home and design for many years.
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Southwest Area Express Network (SWAPEN) Chapter President Thomasine Johnson will be one of the honorees recognized during the American Business Women's Association's (ABWA) most distinguished event of the year, the Woman of the Year Award Luncheon being held on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, Texas 77027. The event is open to the public.
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"Diva in the House-The Voice of Real Estate Staging: Gina McNew ""Advancing Professionalism and Excellence in Real Estate Staging."" with Shell Brodnax of RESA ( Real Estate Staging Association) "
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RESA Updates
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RESA has secured a deal with Vista Print to give RESA members 10% off of their current prices and they are waiving the $4.99 upload fee each time you upload a photo or logo. This is a HUGE savings. If you made 1 post card with 2 photos and 1 logo that is a savings of $14.97! Plus you get an additional 10% off their regular pricing.
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Marsh Affinity Group Services, the world’s leading risk and insurance services firm, is excited to join forces with RESA, to provide a special program to all HLC franchise operators – the Health Insurance Mart.
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Article featuring Anita Ericksen
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Kathy Nielsen does it again.
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Question: What does a home staging professional do?
Leslie Godbold, Asheville Stagers: Home-staging professionals present a home to potential buyers in the best possible light by using proven and inexpensive techniques. They use their expertise in recent real estate and home trends to highlight the positive aspects of your home to create balance, warmth and cohesion. They strive to ensure that the home selling process is faster, more profitable and less stressful.
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Shell Brodnax speaks on the Secret and the Law of Attraction
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Shell is interviewed by Art Blanchet and Bill Quigly TalkShoe Radio
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