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		<title>Part 5: Staging and Promoting Vacant Properties</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Stage Smarter, Faster and Better?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Tactics that Work for Stagers!]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Promoting vacant properties by setting the most optimal, visual scene possible … as quickly as possible … is critical.
The objective of staging is to eliminate as many excuses and distractions that buyers might have when viewing a property.  The result we are looking for is positive feedback … and a sale!   The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part 4: Home Staging that Appeals to the Senses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Faced with a Staging Problem?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Vacant Property Staging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cleaning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[curb appeal]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lighting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[multi-purpose rooms]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[removing odors]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[window treatments]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For years, builders have known that models elicit a positive and emotional reaction from prospective buyers. When walking into a model home you will notice:

The environment is neutral and soothing
The colors and furnishings accentuate the home’s best features
It smells clean
Quiet, subtle background music is the only sound you hear
The furniture arrangements are inviting and comfortable
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part 3: How Much or Little Do I Stage?</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=72</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Stage Smarter, Faster and Better?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[The Business of Staging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Vacant Property Staging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[furnishing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[seller's budget]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[zones of influence]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A well-planned strategy for selling vacant properties is imperative in all markets&#8212;sluggish or hot.  Creating an inviting environment may not always require fully furnishing every room in the home, but it does require a keen assessment as to the best way to get prospective buyers to emotionally connect with the property and to envision themselves [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part 2: Time is Money….How to Pre-Qualify Clients</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=68</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Faced with a Staging Problem?]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In order to save time and frustration on your part, it is essential that you qualify potential clients upfront.  If you are not on the same page with regard to expectations and ability and willingness to pay for services, you’ll lose valuable time that could have been spent with choice clients - those that understand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Complete and Juicy Story on Staging Empty Properties: Part 1 of 5</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=66</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Stage Smarter, Faster and Better?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Tactics that Work for Stagers!]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Vacant Property Staging]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stagers often hear comments from real estate agents and sellers alike that a vacant property shows better empty.  However in today’s real estate environment with the staggering amount of inventory for the precious few buyers out there looking to consider, it’s become more important than ever that homes male a great first impression.
Here are some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get More Repeat and Referral Staging Business</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=64</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Differentiate Myself from other Stagers?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Stage Smarter, Faster and Better?]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I believe building relationships with real estate agents is a dynamic means of increasing a Stager’s client base and visibility in the marketplace.  It is a win-win situation because realtors can use and promote staging services and stagers can help realtors get more listings and sell them faster&#8212;thereby helping each other’s businesses grow.
Also, begin to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Home Staging Inventory and Props</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=43</link>
		<comments>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=43#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Differentiate Myself from other Stagers?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[The Business of Staging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Where Can I Find......?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[decorate]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[furnish]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Keep a selection of useful, ornamental and multi-purpose items on hand to supplement the décor of the property.  It is an excellent income-generating service to provide your clients.  Many will lease and often times purchase items from you.
Use the homeowner’s items first whenever possible and then fill in with your own inventory.
If purchasing additional props [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Budget Minded Ideas for Home Staging Real Estate Properties</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=41</link>
		<comments>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=41#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Differentiate Myself from other Stagers?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Where Can I Find......?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[arrangements]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[furnishing bedrooms]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[vignette]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A vignette is a mini-scene or themed arrangement that is frequently used to create a specific mood.  They are used especially when budget is an issue when staging homes and are quite useful when it comes to helping buyers see the potential of a home. The goal  is to help connect buyers to the property [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secrets from Experts on How to Stage Vacant Properties</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=19</link>
		<comments>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=19#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Differentiate Myself from other Stagers?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Stage Smarter, Faster and Better?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[I Want to Earn More Money Staging!]]></category>

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Empty houses make it difficult for buyers to imagine how the space would look furnished, not to mention being unable to envision themselves living, relaxing and entertaining there. Homebuilders have known for years how buyers emotionally connect to model homes that have been beautifully furnished and accessorized justifying the statistics that furnished listings sell faster [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Steps to Creating a Professional Home Staging Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=16</link>
		<comments>http://www.stagingtutor.com/?p=16#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[How Can I Differentiate Myself from other Stagers?]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[I Want to Earn More Money Staging!]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Tactics that Work for Stagers!]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Relationships Between Stagers and Real Estate Agents]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Staging Presentations & Speaking with Confidence]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[The Business of Staging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[before and after photos]]></category>

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One of the most important sales tools for any home staging professional is a portfolio. When your client sells a home, it will be in large part because of the visual appeal you have provided through your staging efforts.
A professional home staging portfolio is what demonstrates to your client (real estate agent, broker, or owner) [...]]]></description>
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