IRIS Members are you ready to give us your best shot? Adding to the excitement of the 2008 Riding the Wave Conference in San Diego this October is the photo challenge. I remember last years and how exciting it was to see & vote on all of the entries. I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve this year!
Why?
The distinction of becoming an award winning redesigner/stager will 1)enhance your reputation, 2)generate media attention, 3) set you apart from your competition AND 4)heighten your visibility when you add the title to your marketing materials, web site and email signature line!
What?
Category 1: Redesigned Living/Family Room
•· Before and After
Category 2: Staged Living/Family Room
•· Before and After
•· No vacant entries allowed in this category.
Category 3: Bedroom
•· Before and After
•· Staged or Redesigned
Category 4: Staged Vacant Room
•· Before and After
Category 5: Accessorizing
•· After photo only
•· Accessorized Bookcase, Mantel or Coffee Table
Category 6: Dining Room Table Setting
•· After photo only
•· Entire table setting, not one place setting
How?
Photo Challenge Guidelines:
•· Only IRIS members attending conference may submit photos.
•· Members may submit one entry for each category.
•· Only submit 5 x 7, color copies, on glossy photo paper.
•· "Before" and "After" pictures should be from the same view/location.
•· The back of each photo should be clearly labeled with the following printed information:
•1) First and Last Name
•2) Business Name
•3) Phone Number
•4) Email Address
•5) Submission Category / Before & Submission Category /After
•6) Description (25 words or less) of what was accomplished in the photo.
•· Mail to: Interior Arrangements, Inc.
Attn: Denver/Mtn. IRIS Chapter
PO Box 2347
Evergreen, CO 80437
•· Note: Receipt of photos will be confirmed via email.
•· No email submissions accepted.
•· Submissions must be received by September 8, 2008.
•· Photos will not be returned.
•· Voting will take place on October 8 & 9 and awards presented October 10.
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Melissa Marro, a published artist, now turned staging advocate and national speaker speaks her mind about real estate and the home staging industry. In her 'no holds barred' approach, audience members find real answers to the industries pitfalls and learn how to overcome them with tried and true information and guidance. With marketing as her passion, she turned a small home based business into one of the nation's largest home staging and training facilities. Selling her successful home staging company in January 2012, Marro is now a full time speaker and instructor for Staging And Resign and Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)'s trade events.
For more information on having Marro speak at one of your real estate functions, please contact her at 843.619.1593 or email at marro.melissa@gmail.com
