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Now You Know An Expert!
June/July 2009
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Staging Success
$150 Sells Your House
Why I Love This Job
  
Big Impact
Small $$
In one day, we staged this large home using 95% of the client's furnishings.  What a huge difference! 
Living Room Before
Tudor Liv Rm Before 
 
Living Room After
Tudor Liv Rm After 
 
"Dear Patty,
My client was very impressed with the staging/photography.
 
Her comment was.  Wow - I think I'd like to buy my home!"
 
Thanks again for a great job.
 
- Michelle Blue
Windermere Real Estate
  
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Greetings!

Now you know an EXPERT in home staging!  

 
Builder/Architect Magazine launched its premier issue in Seattle this month, and asked me to write a quarterly column as its Home Staging Expert.  I am thrilled!
 
To read a PDF version of the article on whether to hire a designer or a stager to showcase new models, click here.
 
How does this help you?
Writing a quarterly column means that I'm always looking for new resources, trends, and service providers.  I pass this knowledge on to my clients when they need referrals, and use my breadth of knowledge to produce a superior product.

SET THE STAGE  provides excellent value for your staging dollar, and a distinctive look for your listing  - key in this overcrowded market.

 Call us today at 206.910.9314.
  
How $150 Can Sell Your Listing!
 
Staging an occupied home is no longer a luxury - it's a requirement. 
 
"Clearing the clutter" and planting pansies on the front walk won't even generate a blip in today's overcrowded market.  What to do?
 
Spend $150.  Hire Set The Stage for our "One Hour Stage."  We'll deliver a one-hour consultation that helps sellers clearly see what they need to do to properly market their home.  Sellers get a complete plan, and a set of to-do's.   
 
More importantly - they're on board.
 
Many sellers opt to have us come back for a flat fee and perform the work for only $750.  A killer deal that hugely enhances the chance of a quick sale with strong offers.
 
This program is SO EFFECTIVE that many agents won't bring on a listing without it.
 
"Patty, you've done it again.  In a struggling real estate market, the townhome in Issaquah received four offers in the first four days on market and sold above full price
 
An identical neighboring unit has been on the market for 10 months, and is currently listed for $11,000 less than we just sold for! 
 
Your staging expertise put the right finishing touches on the sellers' remodel, and obviously impressed and motivated buyers.  Thanks again for the great work."
Windermere Real Estate
 
A Note From Patty
We're in the business of helping people.
 
I recently had the opportunity to explain to someone what it is I do, and why I feel so good about it.
 
Here's the truth:  I get paid to do something I love that has an excellent chance of helping my clients reach a major life goal. 
 
I love that. 
 
Whether you're an agent, a builder, or a home seller, my business is to help YOU succeed.  It's satisfying work, and I'm good at it.
 
I'd love to work with you.  
206.910.9314.
 
With sincere thanks,
Patty Bonnell headshot 
Sincerely,
Patricia Bonnell, Owner
Set The Stage
Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)
PRESIDENT, Seattle Chapter IAHSP
Member, RESA (Real Estate Staging Assn.) 
Member, BNI Seattle Sound Connections
 $150
Rebate!
 
 
Call us.
206.910.9314
 
 
Hire SET THE STAGE for your occupied listing.  We'll give you a comprehensive Staging Plan in 1 hour.  We call it the "1 Hour Stage."
Cost:  $150.
 
Hire us back to perform the plan, and we'll give you the consulting fee back!
We'll reduce the FLAT FEE for owner-occupied home staging from $900 to $750.  Money
 
No extra costs, no hidden fees. 
"Staged In A Day" for $750.
Easy. Affordable. Done.