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The Secrets of Staging to Sell is Coming to Corpus Christi on June 19!

06-11-09
Ashley Whittenberger

MCE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Join Ashley Whittenberger, Staging Expert, Trainer and President of the Texas State Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association for an informative TREC-Approved MCE course (3-credit hours) that will change the way you do business, for the better. Don't miss the opportunity to learn how you can integrate staging into your real estate business, without affecting your bottom line. "The Secrets of Staging to Sell: Strategic Marketing through Home Staging"

a TREC-approved MCE Course #03-00-060-7051
Provider #0173
DATE: Friday June 19, 2009

TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm

LOCATION:
To Be Announced
COURSE FEE FOR LICENSED REALTORS AND BROKERS: $30 if you register before June 17, $40 at the door.
GENERAL PUBLIC: $175 before June 17, $200 at the door. * Minimum attendance requirements must be met in order for us to bring this course to your marketplace. If minimum attendance requirements are not met, the event will be cancelled and you will be notified prior to the course. In order to ensure a successful turnout, forward this invitation to your colleagues! Is your company interested in becoming a sponsor or providing space for this event? E-mail shannon@theinterioritycomplex.com for more information.

In this course, you will learn how to use home staging as an effective marketing strategy to package & sell your listings AND get more clients and gain...

  • The confidence to give educated advice to your sellers on effective staging strategies.
  • The knowledge of how to integrate staging into your business and marketing plan at little to no cost.
  • A strategy for separating yourself from the other agents in your market during your listing presentation.
  • The tools you will need to brand your listings and earn a reputation for always listing "model" homes.
  • Materials and information you can use in your listing packet.
  • To learn more about the course content, click here.

What others are saying about this course... "Ashley... You were AWESOME!!! I learned so much.... informative, and a wealth of informational facts the I did not realize that STAGING holds for all clients that want to sell their home!!! Thanks so much for a GREAT CLASS!!!" -Christine Rayburn, Broker, AHLS,ABR,SRES,PMN - Rayburn and Associates

"Hi, Wow! I will certainly recommend you to other brokers looking for a shot in the arm for their agents. What a great job. One agent said her goal for the day was to create her 'elevator' speech. Thanks to you, too." - Sami Dinhoble, Broker, EXIT Realty.

"Ashley, my agent and I really enjoyed your home staging class yesterday and found it very interesting. Thank you for teaching the class!" - Van Davison, Broker

"Ashley, Your staging course was incredibly informative and extremely helpful. I now know how to effectively integrate staging into my business and marketing plan. This will help my business and my listings!" - Mark Tanner

"After being a real estate agent for 35 years, I thought I knew it all. You've proven me wrong. Thank you for your fresh perspective and enlightened point of view on effectively 'packaging' our listings!" - Debbie Kelsey, ReMax

"Ashley is the best home stager in the business. She stays at the forefront of the industry attending seminars, reading relavent articles. She understands and effectively communicates with sellers on effective home merchandising strategies! Whether a home is already beautiful or needs some love, she will bring it to its full market potential. I highly recommend Ashley!" Matt Menard, Realtor, Home Resource

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To reserve your seat e-mail: shannon@theinterioritycomplex.com or call 512-289-7177.

Click here to view the online event flyer.

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The Secrets of Staging to Sell is Coming to San Antonio!

06-11-09
Ashley Whittenberger

San Antonio MCE

This course is open to LICENSED REALTORS AND BROKERS. If you are a stager or if you are interested in staging training, please e-mail university@theinterioritycomplex.com for more information on how you can participate.

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Referrals for Houston area stagers...

06-05-09
Ashley Whittenberger

I've just returned from a busy week in Houston for Stager's List Expo and conducting Realtor training classes. I can't wait to blog about the Expo, but I've got a more pressing issue which I need help with right away...

After teaching an MCE class for Realtors in the Houston market on Wednesday, several agents in the class asked if I could help them stage their listings. So, needless to say, I'm looking for Houston area stagers who are interested in receiving some referrals. If you're not too busy, and if you're interested, please send me your information, portfolio, training, experience, insurance coverage etc.

One Realtor/Broker who attended the class needs immediate help with her own home in the Bellaire area so prompt replies would be greatly appreciated.

If I don't get any replies, I guess I'll be heading back to Houston not only to help out some Realtors, but also hire and train some stagers in that market! :-)

E-mail the requested info. to: shannon@theinterioritycomplex.com .

PLEASE REPOST THIS IF YOU CAN! I need this info. yesterday!

Thanks!

- Ashley

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Sold in 6 Days! See below for the Recipe for Success...

05-28-09
Ashley Whittenberger

We just received this raving testimonial from Barbara Hilliard regarding an Occupied Staging by our talented and lovely Tara Wilt! This success story is a great example of what it takes to sell a home quickly in this market:

The Secret Recipe for this Successful Home Sale:

1 Part Educated and Biz Savvy Realtor (Barbara Hilliard)

1 Part Talented and Experienced Stager (Tara Wilt, Interiority Complex's Lead Designer & Stager)

1 Part Cooperative and Hardworking Homeowner (Happy Seller's of 12805 Poquoson Drive)

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From the desk of Barbara Hilliard...

The Poquoson home sold in 6 days thanks to you. The sellers did nearly everything on your list and the home looks incredible. One agent told the sellers that it was hard to believe that anyone lived there. That is the highest compliment for an occupied resale.

The sellers love the way the house looks and feels to them as well. The house seems bigger than its 1300+ s.f. because the furniture and decorations flow. We decided that working 30 days to stage a home in advance is much better than being on the market 30 to 90 days. It is also easier to get asking price. Chalk this up as another success for home staging. Thanks, Barbara Hilliard Barbara Hilliard REALTORS, Inc. Council of Residential Specialists, Seniors Real Estate Specialists, ECOBROKER E-PRO, Green Builder OFF: 512-255-0027 FAX: 512-684-1324

CELL:512-633-0288

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Growing Your Business Through Volunteerism

05-26-09
Ashley Whittenberger

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Guest Expert Speaker Reminder for Wednesday, May 27 at 2pm EST (that's tomorrow!)
ANNOUNCEMENT May 26, 2009
From the mailroom of: The Interiority Complex University

Join us for an enlightening interview with real estate staging industry leader...

Shell Brodnax

Topic: Growing Your Business Through Volunteerism

Join us tomorrow, May 27, 2009/ 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 11am PST- Volunteering helps you find your place in any community, whether online or in person, especially if you are the "new kid on the block". Volunteering is not only a great way to "pay it forward", it's also a wonderful way to build confidence and leadership skills. Join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 2pm Eastern/1pm Central (do the math for YOUR time zone) as we welcome our Guest Expert, Shell Brodnax, President of the Real Estate Staging Association. In this talk, Shell will share with us how you can implement "Networking Volunteerism" into your business in order to help others, and help your business grow.

Shell Brodnax

About Shell Brodnax The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is a member governed trade association and was formed in order to support all professional real estate stagers in North America. RESA is a portal to the staging industry and is a source of education and business tools focusing on the needs of stagers. Members have access to up to date information relative to the staging industry, marketing support services and access to continuing education providers. Shell has been in business management for over 20 years and has coached and mentored hundreds throughout her career. Shell's unparalleled service and overall value are why her loyal customers won't go anywhere else. Prior to launching the Real Estate Staging Association, she helped grow Staged Homes into a multi million dollar organization. During her tenure she was able to help others build their home staging businesses by assisting them in marketing strategies and developing effective policies and procedures. Shell also developed the Staging Career Center and the Real Estate Staging Association. Helping Professional Stagers build their brand and businesses and developing a legitimate trade organization for the professional stager. Both organizations have proven to be a success.
Call capacity is limited, to reserve your seat for tomorrow's call, follow the link below to register... RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW We will send the call information to you via e-mail a few hours prior to the call.

About The Interiority Complex University (I.C.U.) I.C.U. is a premier source of support, resources and education for individuals who operate businesses in the field of interior design, interior decorating or real estate staging.

Our mission: A Prescription for Your Success Our mission is to help entrepreneurs in the field of interior design, real estate staging, interior decorating to learn, grow, expand their vision and achieve economic independence while enjoying profitable businesses and a high quality of life.

What We Offer We offer workshops, training programs, resources and tools for interior designers, real estate stagers, interior decorators and window covering retailers. Our main area of focus is to help those in our industry to grow their businesses and revenues by implementing simple and easy to use systems and processes for operating profitable businesses. Whether you are looking to implement more successful business practices or create additional revenue streams, we can help. We support interior designers, professional real estate stagers and decorators who wish to revive, resuscitate or reinvent their businesses.

For more information, please visit www.theinterioritycomplexuniversity.com .

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