It's One Thing to Steal My Content. It's Another to STEAL My Testimonials!
In the recent past, I've found that others have stolen my content from my website. As if that wasn't bad enough, I just found someone who has TAKEN one of my testimonials.
To say I'm furious is an understatement. As ANYONE, in ANY profession will tell you, a testimonial is like GOLD and represents all the hard effort you put into the job at-hand. Testimonials don't come easy.
Personally, I work hard as a professional home stager in Atlanta and strive to do the very best job at each and every staging. When I receive a testimonial from either an agent, a homeowner, an investor (whomever), it's something I cherish.
Back to the individual at hand - Not only is this person a thief, he is a liar. I don't like liars and I don't know anyone that does. He is mis-leading the public. That to me, is absolutely unacceptable.
And to make matters worse, he resides here in Atlanta. In addition to stealing my testimonial, he has duplicated 22% of my site. That too won't be tolerated.
As the Real Estate Staging Association's (RESA) Ethics Chairperson, I take these matters extremely seriously. As a human being, it's unacceptable.
Here's the testimonial he has STOLEN (this was taken directly from his website):
We had heard that staging would help to sell homes quicker and for top dollar, but weren't sure it was worth it. Nohow would have to agree! We held an Open House 2 days after the house was staged and ended up with 2 offers the next day! The house was under contract that week. At the closing we asked the buyers whether or not the staging helped in making their decision and they said a definite "Yes!" They felt it helped them visualize how their furniture would work in the space and generally made it look more appealing. We would definitely use a Home Stager again!!
Here is MY testimonial that I worked hard for:
We had heard that staging would help to sell homes quicker and for top dollar, but weren’t sure it was worth it. Now we would have to agree! We held an Open House 2 days after the house was staged and ended up with 2 offers the next day! The house was under contract that week. At the closing we asked the buyers whether or not the staging helped in making their decision and they said a definite “Yes!”. They felt it helped them visualize how their furniture would work in the space and generally made it look more appealing.
My testimonial includes the following of which he did not copy:
Kathy was also amazing to work with and went way above and beyond what she was compensated for. Not only did she decorate our flip home beautifully, but she also helped us finish some touchups with our flooring and cabinets while waiting for the furniture to be delivered! Thanks so much, Kathy. You are a gem! We will definitely use Georgia Interior Solutions again!!
On a final note: There's only ONE person who deserved that testimonial and it wasn't him.
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A Real Estate Staging Association Finalist for Professional Stager of the Year 2010, Kathy Nielsen understands what it takes to help sell homes quickly. Considered an expert within the home staging industry, and having years of experience, Kathy makes the perfect choice for preparing your home for the market in the Atlanta area.
Website: Home Staging Atlanta
Before and After Pictures: Atlanta Home Staging Portfolio:
Email: Kathy@HomeStagingAtlanta.com
