All work and no play does not make for a happy life. So when I’m not busy at work as a Calgary property staging professional, I love to get outside and hike. I’ll share my favourite hike and some other tips for those of you who want to get outdoors and take advantage of Alberta’s natural beauty this summer. I spend a lot of time in my car and one day, while I was listening to the radio, this ...

As a certified staging professional in Calgary, I get asked for a lot of advice from home sellers. A popular question is, “What’s a quick home staging tip for how I can make my listing stand out in a neighbourhood where many of the houses look very similar?” Here’s one fast and inexpensive thing to do. Paint your front door a colour that will add a spark of life. This home in Panorama Hill ...

It has been said that every profession has its own language. With any language, there are images that come to mind in relation to words. This is important to consider when selling property. Are you a Calgary realtor who uses real estate code words that might be working against you? Staging can help. This topic came to mind after reading the book, Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate G ...

Do you think about storage space when you are getting ready to sell your home or condo? Let me assure you that your potential buyers certainly will be as they walk through during a viewing. Here are some staging tips for avoiding the potential problem of buyers assuming that “there isn’t enough storage in this home”. Closets: Overstuffed closets, cabinets, and drawers say one thing to buyer ...

Are you selling an older home or condo that feels a bit dated but don’t want to break the bank by doing a full renovation? Before you stage the property, make some quick updates by heading to your local home improvement store for this ONE inexpensive tool.  A can of spray paint! It sounds simple because it is. Use spray paint to update your older home in the following ways: Kitchen: Older ...

When a home owner decides to sell, it’s unlikely that the decision is made and the sign is raised on the front lawn the next day. There is a certain period of time required for preparation and to pull in all the professional resources required. For best results, I encourage sellers to have a staging plan in place. As a Calgary home stager, I see time and again how investing a little extra ef ...

For a person who makes a living putting a spotlight on homes by staging them to sell, it’s sort of ironic that my car could pretty much be considered my second home. I spend a lot of time in my car and it seems to always be filled with interesting things. If you have seen my Instagram feed, you’ll know what I mean. #carisalwaysfull #alwaysinthecar #lifeofaStager On any given day in this ...