Staging Out Of Towners Who Found Us On Active Rain!

Betty, you and Margo did a beautiful job staging this home, as always! All of the rooms look very inviting.  Isn't it wonderful that your client found you right here on A/R?  (Kind of makes those late nights in front of the computer screen worth it, right?)  Thanks for sharing your photos.

Very pretty, Betty! I especially like the bedroom! LOVE to hear about jobs generated from AR!

Really good work.  You have a wonderful sense of space and proportion, must be your training (wink). 

Great to hear that there is the possibility of people finding their stager on AR. Can't beat AR's price for marketing!!

Hi Betty,

One of my clients this month lives in India. Gotta love the "www"!

You gals have created another streamlined look. Fantastic print in the dining area. Keep up the great work! 

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You're back!!  I've been wondering whatever happened to you.  This home is lovely.  Should sell fast and well.  Like riding a bike this staging thing, isn't it?

J

I find that I get more calls from AR then my own web site as my AR profile generally comes up before my own site.  The bedroom is my favorite room, although all the rooms look great.

Betty ~ Great job!  It's also great to hear that these people found you through AR; I love hearing that!

Love AR!  Good to hear from you!  Julie

Hi Betty,  Thanks for sharing your AR story!  That's really great.  I like how you've framed your before and after photos in black.  How did you do that?

Betty BFF, after a week in Hawaii, and you're already back to work!  Another one of your and Margo's fantastic staging jobs!  And just think, you can do that when its 30 below.  Amazing :-)

Betty, What an awesome job you did. staging is impecably delicious! great job

Betty, The home looks fabulous, I'm sure they're thrilled with you and Margo.

Maureen, yes I am always amazed when clients say AR was the first link they found.  Who knew this website was so powerful.  Betty

Elaine, you know I've invitied lots of stagers to the Rain - but most don't give it a try.  If they only knew...Betty

Terrylynn, thanks for the nice words.  This particular client is interested in starting a staging company in Winnipeg - so I gave her the CSP info.  Hope it works out for her.  Betty

Janis, boy are you ever right about the price.  Isn't it amazing that you can still get something free in this world!!!  Betty

Jackson, thanks for the compliments.  The print in the dining room came from Ikea - sometimes they have just the right accessory.  India - Wow!  Betty

Juliet, I've been so busy in my personal life, as well as staging, that I just haven't had the time to spend on AR.  Hopefully this will change.  I really hope the home sells quickly.  It should because it is priced to sell.  Betty

Sandra, we get lots of calls from this website too.  I wonder how our business would have been different without AR.  Makes you wonder...  Betty

Kathy, if AR works this well for staging - I wonder what it does for Realtors and other people on the website.  Would be interesting to do some kind of poll on this topic.  Betty

Julia, AR is a wonderful tool for all involved.  I believe there are close to 75 000 members now.  Betty

Diana, thank you for the kind words.  I use a free website called www.picnic.com to frame the pictures.  This hint came from our very own Jackson West.  Give it a try - it's easy to work with.  Betty

Terry, we are up and running again - and I hate to disillusion you, but it's really warmed up from -30.  In fact I may not have to wear gloves and a toque while we are at the storage unit today.  Yes!!  :)  Of course I will take the weather in Hawaii or Florida anyday.  How is it down your way?  Betty

Fernando, thank you for the kind words.  Staging is a lot of fun isn't it?  Lots of work, but the end results are so satisfying.  Betty

Carole, we loved how the house turned out too.  Our clients were thrilled and are looking into staging in the city where they now live.  I hope it works out for them.  Betty

Betty: As always, a stunning job! So glad to see you back, I have thought of you often and how helpful you have been to me.  I hope you have wonderful health from today forward.

Diana, thank you for your good wishes and the compliments.  I'm am glad I could help you out - that is what Active Rain is all about.  Betty

Beautiful work.  Did I say that already...???  Well, it bears repeating.

Congrats, Betty, for getting the job from AR (plus from your great reputation as a stager).  Rooms look very warm and inviting now.

Kathy

You did Terrylynn - but it's worth hearing again.  Thanks.  Betty

Thank you Kathy - it's nice when the clients appreciate the work you've done.  Betty

I love the splashes of red with black, looks sharp!

Very well done. I too love the red - adds some drama. I had no idea that ar would attract so much attention. I love hearing good stuff like this. We're freezing here in Ontario I hope your having a chinook and enjoy some warmer weather.

Cindy, the red really pops with those colors.  I think the room may have been a little too boring otherwise.  Thanks for commenting.  Betty

Kimberley, we've had lots of jobs from AR - and we really appreciate that the site is free.  We had a little snow here this morning but the temp got up to +5 or 6 so it's pretty much melted by now.  I believe that spring is just around the corner - at least keeping my fingers crossed.  Betty

Toque Betty!  I almost forgot about that one!  That brings back such good memories of our roundtable.  You are going to be back down here next Nov. aren't you?

Oh Terry I hope so.  We had such a good time with you and Nora.  I would invite you our way - but honestly you just wouldn't have the warm clothes you would need (although I would lend you a toque) and besides I need the warm weather break.  Keeping my fingers crossed...BFF  Betty

You gotta love the Rain!  The staging looks perfect.  Your clients were lucky to find such a wonderful stager! 

Janice you are too kind.  Thanks for the compliment and I do indeed love AR.  Betty

I love it when that happens! I've had some recent success with Active Rain blogs as well. Congratulations!

Chuck, I hope those successes just keep on happening for you.  It's always a treat when you get those emails.  Thanks for commenting.  Betty

Great work Betty, thanks for sharing...pics look great!

Thanks Lori - the house sold in the first three weeks it was on the market.  Needless to say our clients believe in the power of staging.  Betty

Looks great, Betty!  Congratulations on a quick sale!  All hail the power of the RAIN!

Tanya - loved your comment.  Made me laugh out loud - but it is true.  All hail the power of the RAIN!  Betty

I'm not sure how I missed this one!  Congrats, Betty!

And... Your post is being featured in the group Staging Before & After Pictures.

Kathy

Kathy, Kathy, Kathy - thank you so much.  I love Active Rain.  If your ever having a down day - just log on to AR to improve your mood.  Better than a pill - even better with a drink in hand.  :)  Betty