Sandra's Blog

Hello Fellow AR Members.I just wanted to remind all the Realtors and Stagers that the convention is coming up this week at the Drury Lane conference center in oakbrook, ILIt should be a great time and we have alot of great speakers and booths up this year.I will be working the ASP Staging booth o...

I drove by an Estate Sale on Friday & stopped to check it out.  It was packed with people.  There must have been over 300 pieces of furniture all over the front yard, plus endless accessory pieces.  When I started asking the seller/owner how much a few pieces were, he stated outrageous prices.  I...

I was talking to one of my Realtor's today and she kind of hinted to me about a vacant she has and it's just not selling. Of course I said O'ya, where is it?  She said it was in Rockford IL which is like a hour and a half away from my house. She said it was one of her friends house and they alrea...

I just got back from doing a consultation with a Mexican family & currently find myself working on the DIY report I promised to deliver to them by Monday.  Besides having them repaint ALL the colorful walls to a more neutral color, I requested the removal of ALL Religious items.  They had 2 saint...

I was discussing with my Project Manager about hiring a Labor Ready company (you call them and they send someone out to give you a hand with moving heavy furniture) or should we hire someone & have to pay him at least minimum wage and offer him insurance (plus Workman's comp ins.).What works for ...

I was discussing with my Project Manager about hiring a Labor Ready company (you call them and they send someone out to give you a hand with moving heavy furniture) or should we hire someone & have to pay him at least minimum wage and offer him insurance (plus Workman's comp ins.).What works for ...

I went to pick up a throw rug (my favorite one) from one of my clients and I saw a huge stain on it.  I asked what happened & he mentioned that "My damn kids I'll tell ya!"  No you can't tell me!  So now I don't know how to charge him? It was a pricey item & I used it often. Should I charge him w...

Im trying to get the ball rolling so when I Stage Full-Time for my own company I know what to expect. We have been Staging for 3+ years for family & friends that own real estate & mortgage companies.  We always work under their insurance and bonds.  I was wondering if there are any groups or exam...

I went to pick up a throw rug (my favorite one) from one of my clients and I saw a huge stain on it.  I asked what happened & he mentioned that "My damn kids I'll tell ya!"  No you can't tell me!  So now I don't know how to charge him? It was a pricey item & I used it often. Should I charge him w...

I was shopping around flee markets and local garage sales last week, and saw a salvation army store that just opened up.  I stopped by & looked around for pieces that I might be able to refurbish or use as props.  When I started up a conversation with the manager of the store and explained I was ...