BSOS team still in first place

From Brian: We are now 5-1-we lost a game on Wednesday. We are however still in first place, as the team that beat us lost their second game. So we are the ONLY team with one loss!!!!! (see team photo below)

BSOS team increases record to 4-0

From Brian: WE ARE STILL UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Won the first game 15 to 5 and the 2nd game 18 to 8!
Also, welcome to Darrin, who according to Brian, is a good player who fit right in on our squad.

Update from BSOS softball team

Well.....WE WON BOTH GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first game we were behind every inning and then scored some to stay within reach (as you know) then we were 5 behind in the 6th innning and came back and WON it! The 2nd game....we had the lead a few times then they had the lead for an inning and a half but we again scored BIG in the 6th like 8 runs and held them off as they batted last and won it! It was alot of fun....but I think everyone on the team is sore some where on their body this morning! Undefeated!!!! (so far......)

Thanks to Brian for this update, and to Mike for all his help with managing this team!

What my clients have to say . . .

“The after is always magnificent, truly a revelation for the seller. She is very good with clients explaining the benefits of staging their house. In addition, she always puts in a plug for the Realtor to let the sellers know they have chosen well. I use Cari on all the properties I list and have seen the great benefits she brings to the table. I will continue to use her on all my listings." Judy Carty, 2005 President of Pikes Peak Women's Council of Realtors, ERA Shields Real Estate "At first, we had our doubts that a professional stager would make a difference as opposed to just using common-sense checklists and suggestions found in books and the internet. We were quite surprised at the number of things these guides could not have identified, since our home, like any other, is unique. We would definitely recommend that sellers use your service. It's such a small investment with potential to provide a large return in a short period of time." Henry & Carmen Paguirigan, Indigo Ranch

Meet my partner, Jodi Bohenna

Jodi is a native to the Pikes Peak region. She and her husband have a son and two daughters. Following her graduation from Palmer High School in downtown Colorado Springs she attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology and a minor in communication. Her career in real estate was preceded by a management position at the Colorado Springs Country Club for nearly five years, where she first learned how important her natural customer service skills were. She went on to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association where she not only utilized her outstanding customer service skills but also learned about finances. It was after five years there Jodi realized that her true passion was real estate. Jodi enjoys helping people make their home ownership dreams come true. She takes pleasure in working hard for her clients. Once she teamed up with her partner, Cari, she realized that in today’s market a home has to stand out in order to sell quickly and for top dollar; therefore she obtained her Accredited Staging Professional Realtor designation. Jodi excels in real estate due to her vast well-rounded education, her experience working with and helping people, and her eye for value.

Meeting the McCains and Gov. Palin

On Saturday, September 6, my family had the opportunity to meet and even speak with John McCain, Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain at a rally here in Colorado Springs. (Please see pictures, below and to the right.) After leaving home at 8am and working our way through the security checkpoint at 9:30, we staked our spot along the fence separating us from the taxiway. The two campaign aircraft, one a Boeing 737 and the other was an Embraer 190, were already parked. The 737, which they ultimately boarded a few hours later as we watched, was only about 15 yards from us.After their speeches, the Secret Service and local police officers took their places. From black Suburbans, out stepped the McCains and Gov. Palin to thunderous applause and much waving of the flags previously discarded by the DNC.Moments later, Sen. McCain was thanking my husband, Rod, for his military service - before Rod even had the chance to say the same to him. Touching the VIP detachment patch on Rod's flight jacket, Sen. McCain told Mrs. McCain, "Look." Dressed in bright green and orange, Mrs. McCain also thanked Rod for his service. I told Mrs. McCain that I am an adopted child and that I had enjoyed hearing her adoption story very much.As Gov. Palin approached next, I noticed that she is even prettier in person than on TV. She also seems slimmer - how, with a four-month-old?!? Seeing our six-year-old Erin, she stopped and asked for her name. When Erin replied, Gov. Palin proceeded to ask her age. The three also met our 12-year-old, Bethany, who was busy snapping cell phone photos. Now, if I can just learn how to extract those photos . . . I may not, so ask me to show them to you on my phone if you see me! Growing up, I was told I could be anything I wanted to be. Being a mother is definitely tops on my list, especially now that I've experienced motherhood with my two precious girls. (Helping families get organized is up there, too.) Now, my girls have seen first hand what opportunities await women in this great country of ours. Please encourage the girls in your life, especially those approaching voting age, not to take these opportunities for granted.

Cari's experience

I had my first taste of home marketing in college, when I became an apartment leasing agent. Co-editing a weekly newspaper followed as a great place to learn about effective advertising. After moving to Colorado Springs in 1992, I became one of the first professional organizers in the area. In 1998-1999, I added new home sales and mortgage originating to my resume. Finding my niche in the residential sales field, I obtained my real estate license in 2000. Since then, I have added to the skills that benefit my clients by completing numerous continuing education classes. By presenting a Staged product - the listed house - with carefully designed marketing materials, I position clients to realize the maximum profit possible from what is likely their biggest monetary investment. After the move, I assist my clients with creating a comfortable, enjoyable new home.