Atlanta Home Staging Company: Why Stagers Make A Great Resource for Agents

Nice work Kathy!!  You always have such great creativity!  I especially liked the celery green plant in the light-coloured vase!  I love it! And...I want it!  : )

And YES!  All realtors should know that we stagers are asked about recommendations from the homeowners.  This is a question that must come up at least once a week and sometimes more.  Great post Kathy!!  Regards-Kathleen G

I second that sentiment towards the photos. Could we include us home inspectors into the mix for helping one another? We should remember that we all have the best interests of our clients at heart.

Great work, Kathy. I also like that plant. It looks good enough to eat - can you tell I've been dieting! What you are talking about is a great example of coopetition - complimentary professions working together instead of competing. This makes it a win-win for everyone.

Kathy, I think staging and/or home stagers are a great asset to Realtors. Staging, sells a home faster than one that is not-as long as the home has been priced withing market value.

Kathy, I love the couch - we have that as our inventory as well!  I am a Kathy Nielsen fan from waaaaaay waaay back!

Kathy, what a nice story! And, of course, you did a fantastic job! I just placed that sofa and the matching loveseat in a home, and I've been wondering what colors to use with it! I love the combination you used, and also how simple you keep everything!

Kathy, that is so true, homeowners are always wanting to know if I can point them in the direction of a real estate agent, for various reasons, like you mentioned above.  It's a win-win for all involved!

Beautiful work Kathy! Love the choice of color, furniture placement really takes advantage of the view.

Kathy -

Great job, love the staging. I agree with you and doesn't it feel great to refer Realtors? I've had several homeowners call me direct and they weren't working with a Realtor so I was able to get them a listing. It's a win-win! 

Kathy-

Looks great!  I love the color combinations you chose!  The furniture placement looks good, too!

Kathy:

It is amazing what a qualified stager can do!  Great job.

Thanks, Kathleen.  It makes perfect sense that homesellers would ask that question of us as they're right, we're constantly working with agents.

Frank - I've officially added home inspectors to the equation!

Connie - You're right, it's a win-win!

Marci - We're even then as I'm a big Marci-fan!

Elaine - it's a great neutral color.  I have found that there are a variety of different colors that works well with this sofa.  You'll have to post some "before" and "afters" so that we can see what you've come up with.

Thanks, Cindy! 

Debbie - Thanks for your kind words.  This condo has a great view of downtown so we leveraged that opportunity by placing patio furniture on the deck.

Kelly - It truly does feel wonderful to have passed this lead onto this agent!

Leah - thanks for the compliments.  I too like the color combination.  It was just the right amount of color needed for the room.

Renee - Thank You!

FYI  -  the centerpiece on the coffee table came from Pier 1.  It was a purchase I made about 6 months ago so I'm not sure if they still have them or not.

Kathy

 

Hey Kathy, the photos came out great...everything turned out beautiful.  Great job! =)

 

Really great work!  I love the modern edge about it as well as the use of primary colors.

great pics!!

Great post, the pics look amazing.

Thanks, Abby & Melissa.  The primary colors worked out fabulous in this home.

Anna & Jim - Thank you!

Kathy

Really nice!!!  That is wonderful you have been able to establish such a great relationship with realtors in your area as that is really the key to being successful. I bet the agent you referred for this job loves you!

Kathy ~ the simple lines of your furniture placement make the space open and elegant.  The colors you used really liven up the condo!  Another beautiful job, congratulations!

Kathy: Thank you for pointing out yet another reason why forming a relationship with a professional home stager can only help a Real Estate Agent. And of course you did a beautiful job staging the condo. Good work!

Beautiful work, Kathy.  With the housing market more challenging, I am finding homeowners who want staging consultations as they contemplate putting their property up for sale.  And yes, many do ask me if I have a Realtor recommendation!

Kathy

Very nice kathy, Looks like a new place.

So true Kathy. This just happened recently once again with me. I plan on blogging about it as well. We are often called by homeowners prior to them finding an agent and I keep on hand the cards of the agents I know and trust who are experts in the areas that the particular homeowner lives.

It once again shows that we want to be part of the team of reputable and professional players who work hard for the successful sale of the home.

Great testimony and the condo looks fabulous!

I have not had any FSBO as yet, or homeowners in the pre-list phase.  All my work comes from agents - and now they are having me come do their own homes for interior design. 

Howver, one agent who went on a listing presentation, referred my services to them, and they did hire me.  These people were interviewing a few agents, but you would think they would favor the agent who had the insight as to the condition/presentation of their home. 

I haven't heard they have hired yet, but have an appointment with them tomorrow to finish the staging.  So I am going to ask.  : )

Great ~ great job on the condo!!!

Tracy - I think he does love me.  I've given him other leads (one for over a million, which we're still awaiting word).  I've also staged 5 of his listings.  I'm going to have to interview him.  Wouldn't that make a great blog?

Thanks, Maureen.  I too love the color combination. 

Michelle - You're welcome! 

Kathy R - Good luck with your consultations!

Thanks, Kimberely.  The owners are thrilled with how it looks.

Karen - When I develop a great working relationship with my agents, I'll ask for a handful of cards so that I can have them on hand. 

Susan - It's a great compliment when you're asked to do interior decorating for an agent.  Congratulations.  And... it will happen (sellers will ask for referrals), so... be prepared.

Kathy

Agents are missing the boat when they don't realize that the stager is their friend...and loyalty and referrals are the name of the game.  Good job remembering your good clients when the opportunity for referrals comes up...and lucky for them to have you.

As always Kathy, it looks beautiful!  Great Job

Kathy,

 

Great work! Love the color. Just enough "pop"!

Networking is key. It defiantly works both ways! Realtor's need us...as much as we do them. Still waiting for Staging to catch on in my local market. Though, I am very busy outside of my city! Eventually,  as all good things do... it will travel inward.

Yep, it looks a LOT better.  Thanks for sharing your before/after photos with us.  Very inspiring!

Kathy, I really like your work. The blend of modern and traditional...colors...If you ever get to Nashville - call! Cause we use stagers on every job we can - Kimble Bosworth, bozTEAM of Village Real Estate