All I did was....Home Staging Success Stories

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So the broker owner asked me...what makes you so special? Do you know how many Stagers call me in a day?

I called up a broker owner to ask if I might do a 10 minute presentation on my Home Staging services for their weekly sales team meeting. He stopped me right after I introduced myself and said... "Why should I have you in here when I have how many other Stagers calling me up every day? What makes Advantage Staging so special?"

I was glad he asked as I know I offer many services that other Stagers do not such as-

-over $30,000 in rental props and accessories inventory

-over 250 pieces of rental artwork

-a construction background for the jobs that require extra prep work before a Staging takes place

-a Live Green, Live Smart certified trainer for Realtors that want to get certified as a "green" Realtor

-the "go to" person for referrals to painters, renovators, electricians etc. that show up on time and on budget

-specialize in senior transition

as well as having a killer presentation. I have Realtors from Barrie to Toronto stop me in stores and say... I know you. You were in my office about 6 months ago. They only saw me for 10 minutes but they never forget my presentation.

What do you do that makes you so special? What separates you from the pack? Why are you outstanding in your field?

Take the time to find out what your niche is and I guarantee you will find a clientele for your work.

29 commentsMichelle Finnamore • September 02 2008 08:02PM

All I did was change the accent cushions, the artwork and lamps and decluttered- Master Bedroom

In this example I would like to show Realtors and Homeowners that you can Stage a Master Bedroom to create a retreat for the adults in no time at all. Staging a master to appeal to the new buyer is achieved by taking away the distractions and letting them concentrate on the feeling of calm that is evoked in the room.

Now after decluttering you can actually see the detailed molding and coffered ceiling in the room, important selling features in this property. Before they were not noticed due to all the distracting clutter.

In this Master Bedroom in Barrie, I added accent cushions, changed the 1 large piece of artwork for 4 pieces of artwork, purchased new lamps, changed the pillow cases with ones that the client owned and decluttered. Time involved 40 minutes, lamps, artwork and accent cushions were under $325.00.

Advantage Staging will market your property to stand out from the competition every time.

This property is now SOLD!

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

home staging in Barrie

home staging in Barrie

13 commentsMichelle Finnamore • July 23 2008 08:53PM

How to create a breakfast nook in an 18" x 30" space...or take a look at my nook!

It was a little nook and I took it as a challenge to create "another room" where there was none before.

This was a tiny corner in the basement by the guest bedroom and in the hall way on the way to the loo.

In this property in Alliston, I Staged a tiny, perfect breakfast nook for the guest that is staying for an extended amount of time and wants to have their coffee in the morning away from the host.

Selling Real Estate is all about selling space and function. I created a space with a function where there was an empty corner previously.

Advantage Staging will market  your property to stand out from the competition every time.

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

home staging in Alliston

28 commentsMichelle Finnamore • July 17 2008 08:25PM