Deanna Kory, Top Real Estate Broker, The Importance of Staging

Deanna Kory is not only one of New york City's top real estate brokers, she is also one of the top brokers in the entire U.S. She has always been a strong proponent of staging. Listen to her speak about the importance of staging, especially in this competitive and challenging market.


www.deannakory.com

Staging in the Current Market.
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So many agents today are afraid of raising the subject of staging with their sellers because they don't want their sellers to have to "spend" any money. Deanna understands that staging is an investment and the best short-term investment a home seller can make.

Staged homes sell faster and higher than comps that are not staged. Never before have presentation and condition been so important. Buyers are demanding and getting best value. Non competitive properties will have extended selling periods and reduced selling prices. Agents who do not recommend staging to their sellers are not saving their clients money - they are costing them big time in reduced selling prices and increased carrying costs.

All properties benefit from some degree of staging in any market. But in highly competitive markets like this one, staging is absolutely essential. The investment in staging is always less than the first price reduction and in most cases in NYC, the investment in staging is less than one month's carrying costs. So the question should not be, "how much will the staging cost?", but, ' how much will it cost if the property isn't staged!"


Ingenuity & Pizzazz, Inc.,is a full service staging company. We pride ourselves in the high quality of our showcasing expertise and our incomparable customer service. We have collaborated with agents and sellers on the staging and marketing of over $500 million in real estate in the Tr-state area. Our clients call us magicians and miracle workers. We know our transformations are the result of talent, professional training, extensive experience, hard work and high standards.

For more information visit: www.ingenuitypizzazz.com or contact nairn at 917-959-4669 or nairn@ingenuitypizzazz.com

Home Staging Success for NYC CSP Trainees!

I am so proud of my new NYC CSPs! We had a fantastic staging training last weekend in my Chelsea loft office space. The class staged a $1.350 million Pre-War, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom co-op on the Upper West Side on Monday, Oct. 19th. The owner is a recent widower, looking forward to selling his apartment and moving to his home in Israel, but of course with so many fond memories present, the process can be emotional and overwhelming.

It was truly such a pleasure to be able help him prepare his apartment for showings. In amazing synchronicity, one of the NYC trainees, Aya Barak, had traveled all the way from Israel to take this CSP training and was able to converse with the seller in Hebrew -an incredible coincidence.The home is in very good condition and very clean, it just needed some “reducing, re-arranging and refreshing” and the CSP special touch.

The class worked enthusiastically and energetically and created an amazing transformation! The first open house was this past Sunday. By Monday they had a very good offer and appointments from four couples to return for second visits. In this very “challenged” NYC market, this is exceptional!

This was such a positive experience for everyone. The class had an excellent hands-on learning experience and felt really happy that they were able to help this seller so much. All in keeping with Christine Rae’s “pay it forward” philosophy for CSP.

Marie-Elena Waldrip summed it up so well. “The class and our working together ended all too soon- I never had so much fun working so hard!”


The CSP NYC classes are unique because they are run work-shop style with a maximum of 6 trainees. This allows excellent opportunity for lots of one-on-one attention and a high energy class dynamic. As president of Ingenuity & Pizzazz, Inc. have collaborated with home sellers and agents on the staging and marketing of over $500 million in real estate and I share my diverse experience with my trainees.
My next New York class is scheduled for January 9th – 11th, 2010. For more information, contact nairn@ingenuity.com and please visit www.ingenuitypizzazz.com and www.csptraining.com.

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Add the CSP Designation to Your Credentials

Train with the industry leaders and add professional staging services to your business. Certified Staging Professionals offers the most comprehensive, hands-on staging training program available and unparalleled after-training support. Founded in 2005, by internationally acclaimed staging expert, Christine Rae, CSP delivers the best value in staging training in the industry.

As president of Ingenuity & Pizzazz, Inc., one of New York City's top staging companies, I have collaborated with agents and home sellers on the staging and marketing of over $500 million in real estate in the Tri-State area. As a trainer for CSP, I share my diverse experience and expertise with all my trainees.

And here are three very special offers from Certified Staging Professionals:

1. Don't see your city on our list of scheduled classes? We will come to you for a minimum of 6 trainees. You name your date and location. We'll do the traveling!
2. Register 30 days in advance and receive a DVD package from Ann Maurice, TV's House Doctor and international staging expert. A special value of $200.
3. Last but not least, is our extraordinary Second Chance Offer for the remainder of our 2009 classes. For anyone who has invested in another staging training program but who would like to upgrade to the CSP training and designation, we will include the CSP exclusive Fast Track Package with the basic investment level. To qualify, proof of former training will be required and registration must be made by the end of October 2009.

For more information, contact Nairn Friemann at 917-952-4669 or nairn@ingenuitypizzazz.com

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Here’s what professionals are saying about the CSP three-day staging training program:

"When I originally entered the staging field, I took a staging course from a staging training company. My teacher at that school was Christine Rae. Subsequently, she started her own training company, Certified Staging Professionals, and I decided to add further credentials to my name - the CSP designation. Even though I have been staging for four years since the original indoctrination, there was so much more that I got out of the CSP course. I highly recommend anyone, who is entering the staging profession, to obtain credentials from this outstanding program."

Barbara Brock, CSP, President, A Proper Place President, RESA NYC, Former President, NAPO NYC

"The CSP training is one of the best investments I have made in my business. The course really gave me everything I needed to hit the ground running in the field of Real Estate Staging. It has also been a terrific advantage to be more diversified in these hard economic times. Real Estate Staging is now about 20% of my overall business and has been the perfect supplement to my organizing business."

Ron Shuma, CSP, President, A+ Organizing

"After much research and thought I decided on training with CSP. The decision did not come easy, as the initial cost seemed quite steep for my small business budget. CSP has been extremely supportive from the beginning. I am the type of person who asks many, many questions before, during and after a course such as this. In every case, the CSP representatives would respond within a 24-hour period, always happy to reply and help. The actual course went beyond my expectations. The instructor, Nairn Friemann, was excellent. She shared the multitude of information in a manner that kept us focused and attentive in the busy 10-hour days. The hands on experience of actually Staging a home was invaluable. There is just so much more to Home Staging than I possibly imagined. CSP representatives are there and willing to share their knowledge, experiences and expertise to help me be successful. I am so happy I invested in this program and look forward to being part of this organization."

Gloria Volz, CSP, President, Adirondack Organized Solutions

"I had the pleasure of being a student in Nairn Friemann's Certified Staging Professionals training classes, for an intensive 3-day seminar. Being an interior designer for 37 years, it is usually me who plays "teacher" rather than student. I must confess that I have more often than not been bored and disappointed in such events. But Nairn's class was a very different experience. She was a serious, committed, engaging teacher, who clearly is at the top of her game in the staging industry. She exhibited interest in each of her students, and gave individual guidance. I took prolific notes, and soon realized how much I could learn from her. She has my full respect, appreciation, and admiration."

Alice Silverman, CSP, President, Decorate in a Day