Blog by Elysse Bulloch

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Light and Bright Sells

February 20th, 2012

What is great for dwelling is not always great for selling, feature walls have been a popular decorating trend the past few years. I usually recommend that my client have their feature wall painted out to a neutral color, but when there is no budget for paint it’s my job to work with what I have.

Take a look at this beautiful condo I had the pleasure of assisting on with Jennifer Campbell fro ...

Five Reason to Enhance Your Calgary Home Before You List

February 8th, 2012
Five reasons to enhance your home for sale

#1 Maximize Appeal and Minimize Objections - Staging creates maximum appeal for the highest number of potential buyers


Deer run living room before staging Calgary Deer living room after staging Calgary

Before staging this property was on the market for three months with no showing and no offers buyer felt the floor plan was awkward also were having a hard time visualizing how to use the space. After staging buyers were able to ...

Vacant Staging Sell Calgary Homes

February 8th, 2012

4 Reasons it’s a bad idea to list vacant

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Buyers need a reference point! It can be very challenging to understand how large an empty space is. Did you know that only 10% of people have the ability to visualize an empty space furnished? Staging allows the buyer to see the function of the floor plan as well as how much room they will have once the empty space is furnished.


  
  Aspen Before Staging Living Room        Apen Living Room After Staging

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Calgary Buyers Form First Impression In seconds

February 1st, 2012

Studies show that buyers form first impressions of your space within seconds and 60 percent of the impression can be based on colour only? 

 
98 percent of buyers start their home search online. For sellers this may be the only chance you get to make a good impression on potential buyers. Unappealing MLS photos lessen your homes chance of making it to the buyers must tour list. Take a look at ...

Calgary Home Staging an Investment Worth Making

January 31st, 2012

                                  
                                              Which one Would You choose?
 
Home staging is an investment, but many Calgary home sellers view it as an expense. Before you say “NO” to having your house professionally staged let’s look at the benefits. Studies show that buyers form first impressions of your space within seconds and 60 percent of the impression ...

Clutter it's Killing Your Sale!

January 9th, 2012

Are you selling your Calgary home?  In Real Estate buyers want the biggest space their budget can buy them. The more space and storage you can show potential buyers the bigger you home will look and easier it will be to sell.

 Decluttering should be one of the first steps in preparing your Calgary home for the Real Estate market. You can’t expect buyers to ignore or imagine past your clutter, ...

Dealing With The Family Pet And Selling Your Calgary Home

January 4th, 2012

 When you have pets they become part of the family, but when you sell your home pet could be a turn off to potential buyers. How do you deal with Miss Kitty or Fido? First you have to realistic only about half the people that tour your home with be pet people the other half not so much. The best way to combat this is to remove all signs of pets, food dishes, toys, cat litter and even the food ...

Paint Makes a Huge Difference When Selling Your Calgary Home

January 3rd, 2012
Paint
Paint is the easiest and least expensive way to transform your space when staging for selling. Even the smallest room can look spacious and bright with the right paint choice. Neutral colors with white ceilings appeal to a wider range of potential buyers. This color combo will make your space appear clean, light and spacious.
If budget is a concern, opt to paint the kitchen and bathroom ...

Protect Your Property While Away this Holiday Season

December 21st, 2011

                                                

Christmas holidays are just around the bend, here are some tips to protect your property to set your mind at ease while you’re away.

 

Leave a car parked in the drive way

  • This will give the appearance someone is home.

 

Keep the lights on

  • Intruders try not to be seen. Good exterior lighting around your home is the best barrier. Timers can b ...

Staging Tip That Give The Illusion Of More Square footage

December 14th, 2011

 Buyers are always looking for the property with the most space here are few tips to consider when staging, that give the illusion of more square footage.

 A great visual trick is to use glass table tops like coffee tables, desks and dining tables. The glass makes you think you can see more space and less clutter.  

 Hampton's Calgary After Staging  Inglewood Calgary After Staging Deer Run After Staging

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