Atlanta Home Staging Company: Home Staging For An Out-of-State Client

Looks great as always Kathy!  I've had a few out-of-state clients and everything worked exactly as you described.  No problems whatsoever.

Kathy - it looks beautiful.  I love the way the ferns look. 

Kathy, I have a bed set almost like that.  I love those colors in a bedroom.  Almost all of my vacant clients have been out of towners.  The only problem I've had is collecting the monthly inventory rental.  I do everything with them via email, attach invoices, rental agreements, anything they need to sign, they sign then fax back.  So far things have gone smoothly, except collecting money sometimes.

Kathy, what a beautiful bedroom - great job as always.  We've only had one out of province client and he was from California.  We loved him and he loved us.  Sold in about six weeks.  Terry, we always get a post-dated cheque for the second month - just in case, seems to work.  Betty

kathy,

Great blog subject ... and a gorgeous bedroom!  The iron wall decor is just right above the bed.  I LOVE that bedding and would love to know if it's from a national chain....I could really use those colors in my staging.  Please do tell us!!

Kathy -- another fantastic job!  You truly are the queen of B & A photo's.  I think you are also the queen of condo's! (Not to be confused with Queen of the Congo!)  Nice post!

Thanks, Angel.

Maureen H - I love using ferns (and Palm trees).  Thanks!

Terry - Sorry to hear that you have problems collecting.  I haven't, knock on wood, experienced that concern.  Betty has a good recommendation that you may want to consider.

Maureen B - The purpose for the blog is to allow homeowners to understand that despite the fact that they may live out-of-state, or even out-of-town, that staging is still an opportunity for them.  So... Thanks!  As for the bedding - I purchased this set at a mega garage sale over a year ago.  I grabbed my sister not knowing what this sale would have and lo and behold, it was loaded with model home decor.  The women was getting out of the business and I just got lucky.  I spent $600.00 and got all kinds of beautiful things.  This bedding weighs a ton (which is pretty common when it's a nice set) and I've had the good fortune of using it now in several different homes.

Karen - I love B&A's.  In fact, I'm considering having a B&A contest (of which I would not participate in) within the group Staging Before and After Pictures.  It's a great way to see the talent of our Active Rain Stagers.  There's a great deal of talent and I love looking at others work.  Queen of Congo!!  Too funny.

Kathy

 

Kathy - beautiful made all the more so by your stunning before and afters.  Good message for all those out-of-town owners or investors.  I always make sure that I have a bank draft (not just a cheque) before I place any items on the property. 

It's true. There aren't really that much difference with an out of state client, except you may actually not ever going to have face-to-face contact.

Cheers,

Cindy 

Another beautiful job, Kathy. Don't we just have the best job in the world? Taking a raw space and turning it into a beautiful and desireable home. You are so talented and it is always evident in your work.

Thanks, Cheryl Ann.  I would love to invest in a new camera!  For the time being (given that this one is less than a year old), it will do.

Cindy - I sometimes find myself wishing they could see the results after staging.  But... it's okay.  I typically send them a good deal of pictures.

Michelle - You are so sweet and so kind to say that.  Thank you!

Kathy

What a great job as always I love the bedding. It is so warm and inviting. Why doesn't everyone STAGE??

Phyllis Pafumi

LOVE IT!!!  Another grand Staging Kathy.  You know it really doesn't matter if the client is out of state as long as they understand your policies and you have good communication with them.  I do believe that it helps when the Realtor feels comfortable with you too though. :)))

I really love that bedroom it's so pulled together!

Kathy -- I love your work.  I would love to nap in that room!

Thanks, Phyllis. 

Lori Kim - I agree!

Thanks, Joan!

Lori - I could just see your curled up in the bed!  Too funny.  Thanks for your kind words.

Kathy

Kathy - I just purchased a new camera with a wide angle lens.  It does make a difference although I do need to practice a little more with the white balance, ISO, etc.  Do you "tweak" your photos at all?  I am finding that with my new camera and the use of a tripod, that I am doing a lot less "tweaking" after the fact.

Hi, Cheryl-Anne.  I do only minor tweaking using Picasa.  What I've found to be most effective, and I'm sure you already do this, is to take alot of pictures.  In doing so, I've increased the odds of having a decent shot of each room. 

Kathy

Kathy - I was using Picasa but have switched to Picnik.  Since buying my new camera and tripod I am finding that I am not taking as many photos.  A couple of weeks ago I took a short course on digital cameras which has also helped.  I do need to take a few more courses though before I will be truly confident that I am getting the best shots possible.

Great work Kathy! (As always!)  I have received a lot of calls form out-of-state clients who have homes here in FL.  It is not any different to work with those clients as you said!  Regards-Kathleen G

WOW!  Wonderful job with the master.  I also often stage vacants for out-of-towners.  It is wonderful in our high tech world to be able to complete a project for a client and know that they can easily communicate and see your work.

As always, I am impressed with the work you do!!  And to do for a client out of town....well, that is amazing!!  I'm sure the home owners are thrilled with the results!