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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Nadine Gross, Feng Shui Master, joins the Open Door Staging team.

August 11, 2008

We are delighted to welcome Nadine Gross, Feng Shui Master to the Open Door Staging team.

Nadine Gross, Feng Shui Master and instructor, of the Black Tantric Buddhist Sect (BTB), has been servicing business and residential feng shui clients in the US and Europe for over 10 years.

She is a graduate of the Metropolitan School of Interior Design and the Open Center Professional Feng Shui Training course.

For 30 years Nadine was a design director in the Home Furnishings Industry servicing Fortune 500 companies.

Nadine, Welcome to the team.

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Tips on hiring a stager?

August 6, 2008

Preparing your home for sale is typically the most difficult part of the sales process. There is a lot to do, and you only get one chance to introduce your property to the market, so make it count.

Just as you research your choice in real estate agent, make sure that you invest the same effort in due dilligence in selecting a professional home stager.

You want the best.

What should I look for when choosing a home stager?

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