Open Door Staging sponsors RAGFL ‘Meet the Candidates Event”

August 16, 2008

Wednesday, August 13th

Open Door Staging sponsored the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale after hours event at ‘Off the Hook’ restaurant. The event announced the candidates for the 2009 Board positions.

Introducing the candidated for the RAGFL 2009 board positions.

Mary Nowak - Open Door Staging Associate and Professional Organizer.

Akanke Cadden, Mary Nowak from Open Door Staging.

South Florida’s Premier Home Staging Professional Services Company.

http://www.opendoorstaging.com

Have us present at your brokerage or organization.

Warm regards,
Akanke Cadden
President, RESA South Florida Chapter

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RESA - Real Estate Staging Association South Florida Chapter established.

August 16, 2008

Ready. Steady. Go! We have RESA South Florida Chapter lift off.

Last night, home stagers of all certifications, from all over South Florida (Miami to West Palm Beach) met to establish the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), South Florida Chapter.

Akanke Cadden, President and founding member of the RESA South Florida Chapter, outlined the history of RESA and explained the real estate networking opportunities and benefits for RESA members.

We would like to thank the staff at CORT Furniture Rental for hosting the event , and the wonderful wine and cheese event. Cort also held a drawing for $200 credit toward a home staging rental.

RESA Real Estate Staging Association, South Florida Chapter formation attendees.

Akanke Cadden, President and founder of RESA South Florida Chapter welcomes the attendees.

Janine, Regional Manager from Corts (our host) explains how Corts is there to assist hoem stagers.

Janine, Regional Manager from CORT (our host) explains how CORT is there to assist Home stagers.

Why RESA - What's in it for you - the home stager?.

Getting invloved with the RESA Chapter discussion.

Time to pich the $200 Corts voucher winner.

Time to pick the $200 Corts voucher winner.

Presenting the winner Ms. Ligia Guzman-Chacon (2nd from left) with her $200 Corts voucher.

So it’s offical, RESA South Florida has been established. Our members are active home stagers in South Florida that understand that we need to network with the larger real estate community to grow our home staging businesses. We will be extending affiliate memberships to the larger real estate community to ensure an open networking forum.

Be part of this exciting initative, and attend the next RESA Chapter meeting. Contact us today for details on how to particpate and contribute. Call or eMail us at RESA@OpenDoorStaging.com.

Regards,

Akanke Cadden, ASP, RESA

South Florida’s Premier Home Staging Professional Services Company.

http://www.opendoorstaging.com

Have us present at your brokerage or organization.

Warm regards,
Akanke Cadden
President, RESA South Florida Chapter

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Professional Organizing Tips for your home or business

August 14, 2008

… for your business or home.

What is Clutter?

Clutter is often defined as a disorderly heap, assemblage or simply litter.

Clutter eats equity
Clutter is difficult to part with
Clutter is truly our “stuff”…our knickknacks our magazines we will one day read.

Removing clutter enhances the value of your home and life at the same time…

Get through the dreaded de-clutter phase of staging with ease by following these tips;

Commit to the process

Admitting that you have clutter is the biggest step in tackling this entire process.

Understanding that you will need to emotional detach yourself from these items is the next. It is recommended that someone you trust work with you. Someone who does not hold the same sentimental attachment to your belongings but understands value and need.

Choose your strategy

There are many different approaches to removing clutter from your home (or business) and different techniques to do so.

Take some time to research de-cluttering methods and utilize the system that best works for you based on your timeframe and the people who “own” the clutter as well.

Examine your resources

Ensure that you have the appropriate supplies available to complete your de-cluttering tasks;

storage containers

packing materials

cleaning supplies

recycling and donation resources.

Set realistic goals and timelines

Be honest about how much time it will take you to accomplish your end results. Think about how much time it took you to create the clutter.

Review your daily schedule and incorporate a specific frame of time that you can set aside to de-clutter. Whether it is 15 minutes or 1 hour per day you will ultimately see immediate results.

Execute your method

Commit to a specific date and time…like an appointment you can’t miss and begin the process. Until you start, you will never you conquer your clutter.

Constantly remind yourself of the bigger picture and goal at hand.

Establish manageable systems

Put in place simple concepts that help you control and reduce future clutter. Designate specific areas for items that have previously resulted in clutter. Schedule a weekly time to de-clutter if you experience build up.

Everything has is place is a good rule to follow.

Celebrate your accomplishment