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PIGSNORT??

Nancy credits her ability to genetics, but as her sister and self-proclaimed PIGSNORT I’m here to tell you it’s NOT all in the genes! While it’s true that Nancy’s skills have been enhanced and honed over the years through her wide-ranging experience, she has something more that sets her apart. She has a god-given talent for organization and design elegance – that uncanny ability to make things better wherever she’s been. It’s maddening…she was like that even as a kid and she makes it look so easy! Nancy has two other traits that I think are important; she truly listens to her clients and she understands cost versus value. You will not believe that she can do so much with so little and things will turn out BETTER than you ever imagined. I HATE her. (Hugs and kisses, Sisser!) D. Sue Davis, Calgary AB

 

 

 
 

Our Mission

 

Home Staging is an industry that is truly in its infancy. As with all new concepts, it requires fine tuning. Ready For Market LLC was formed with the mission to set standards for professionalism, technological advancement and ethical practices. Our goal is to expand our business concept on a nationwide level, building a network of talented stagers, so that the industry earns the credibility it deserves.

 

The Industry

 

First, understand that home staging is currently an unregulated business. When you see a home stager with a string of acronyms after their name, they are most likely graduates of a 2 or 3 day course offered by a variety of businesses whose aim is to make money. They do not screen their applicants for talent, ability, experience, knowledge or prior education. They do not test or regulate practices. They basically charge their student-clients for presenting them with all the same information that is readily available to anyone in a book store or on the internet. A graduate of their program could have no design, marketing or real estate experience at all. That’s not to say a stager with A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. after their name is not talented, they may very well be. Look at their work, ask them for references, and see what they have done in order to determine what they can do. Be specific with your questions, and don’t assume that pictures placed in their portfolio are actual photos of work they have done. Don’t let your decision be based on the presence of a purchased certification. Your home is most likely your most valuable asset, be sure you are getting the professional marketing you expect and deserve!

 

About Us

 

Ready For Market was founded by a group of experienced and talented individuals whose combined sales, real estate and design experience exceeds 60 years. We want you to know how we know what we know!

 

Our Future

 


 

 

Who's Who @ Entrances

 

The Ready For Market, LLC Management Team

 

 

 

Nancy Albea

Founder and Chief Executive Manager

Chief Staging Consultant

 

Nancy’s love of homes is as much genetic as it is inherent. Her father was a prominent builder and real estate developer in California, and her mother a self proclaimed interior decorator. Nancy studied Interior Design at Humber College in Ontario and has worked in the real estate and design field since 1979. She has been a Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent in both Canada and the USA, and has worked in management in the paint, wall covering, lighting and building materials industries. She earned her NKBA kitchen design certification by designing kitchens for the largest home improvement retailer in the world. She is an accomplished faux finisher and home renovator. She has been in the role of buyer, seller, agent and stager…a true expert in the field!

 

Contact Nancy now!

 

 

Marc Albea

Chief Information Technology Manager

 

Marc has been involved in the technology field since the inception of the computer. He began his career in the United States Marine Corps as systems analyst, and continued his growth with several major corporations such as NBI and Compaq Computers. In addition to developing, managing and implementing technological improvements for Entrances, he works for a major air carrier as Manager of Technology. Marc is also an accomplished and experienced home renovator. Marc is a motorcycle enthusiast and is involved in his community as a volunteer EMT and educator for West Harris County EMS. He is webmaster for their site, www.whcems.org, as well as for the Magna Owners of Texas, www.magnaownersoftexas.org.

 

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