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Your Staging Partner in 2009
Feb 2009
In This Issue
Homeowner Testimonial
Banks that Actually Lend
Discount Coupon
Our Favorite Stage 
Living and dining room 
Crown Hill Townhouse
 
  TIP: Set The Stage used properly scaled furniture, punches of color - and the absence of an area rug - to enhance create visual space in this compact condo.  
 
 
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Homeowner Testimonial
  
"I recommend Patty Bonnell and Set the Stage.  She did a fantastic job of staging my house. 
 
I saw Patty's work at a house for sale a block away from mine.  I contacted Patty, we met and arranged for her to provide the staging of my house. She was very efficient and organized, and had an immediate sense of design and a strategy to increase the appeal of my house, particularly the weak spot, the basement bedroom.
 
Basement before
BASEMENT BEFORE
 
Basement after
 BASEMENT AFTER
 
My house sold twice
- both with in just a few days of listing it! 
 
The first deal did not work out due to problems with the buyer.  We put it right back on the market and again found a buyer in just a few days.
 
In such a soft market, getting this result was fantastic and I don't think there is a chance it would have sold so quickly without the staging work Patty provided. 
 
I would highly recommend her to your sellers.  It was a great investment. 
 
My goal was to sell my house quickly and I definitely was able to do that!!"
 
-  Julie Harrison
 
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Greetings!


It's Random Acts of Kindness Week!  In the spirit of generosity AND because we'd like you to think of us as your staging partner in 2009, here's what we have for you in this newsletter.
  • Lenders that ACTUALLY LEND MONEY - right now.
  • Affordable consultations that help listings shine
  • Flat Fee staging for owner-occupied homes
  • Vacant staging that delivers: Vision , Value & Variety.
This year, think of Set The Stage as your go-to partner to help your listings stand out in the crowd.  (See our discount coupon below.)
 
Call us today at 206.910.9314.
Your Staging Partner in 2009
 
  
Banks that Actually LEND Money-Right Now
 
For those of you that read the recent Seattle Times article on banks that don't lend money - here's some news: Golf Savings Bank and Sterling Savings Bank ARE lending. - today.
 
I am so happy to recommend:
DANNY FORBES
Mortgage Broker and Banker
Golf Savings Bank
dforbes@golfsavingsbank.com 
(425) 673-8231
 
Danny is uniquely qualified - as both a broker and a banker - to find the most competitive rates for his clients.  He's someone you need to know for great mortgage rates, refinances and single unit construction loans.
 
For personal service that is simply unbeatable, see:
RICH BLACHARSKI
Branch Manager
Sterling Savings Bank
(425) 744-8064
 
Sterling Savings Bank welcomes clients who want business loans, lines of credit and health savings accounts (HSAs).

 
DID YOU KNOW?
Sterling Savings Bank is so committed to personal service that they don't use an answering system.  Each phone call is answered by a live human - and when you walk in the front door, they call you by name.  WOW!
 
A Note From Patty
We share your pain.
 
It's tough out there right now, and there's a definite "thinning of the herd" in both the real estate and the staging industries.  The good news is that cream always rises to the top, and those of us that provide quality service will be there next year and beyond to serve our clients.
 
We're doing what we can to deliver quality service and remain profitable so that we can be there to serve you - now and in the future.
 
 HELP US by forwarding this newsletter to colleagues who value professionalism and quality workmanship.
 
 
Agents who work with us are delighted.  We just need more of them to know about us. 
 
It's "Random Acts of Kindness Week."  Forward this to a friend - or three!
 
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. 
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