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Give Your Older Home a Quick Update with THIS Simple Tip

July 20th, 2016
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 it’s Time to Sell, Put a Property Staging Plan in Place

July 20th, 2016
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 ...

Much of a Home Stager’s Life involves the Car

July 20th, 2016
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 ...

Lifestyle Merchandising Sells Calgary Properties

June 30th, 2016
Lifestyle merchandising is used everywhere. In commercials. In store displays. AND in home staging. The moment your listed property makes an emotional connection with a potential buyer, your job in selling real estate becomes easier. Because it’s more than just a product. It’s symbolic of somebody’s heartfelt desires being met. One of my favourite commercials is the Amazon one with the dog w ...

Stage a Kitchen with these Lifestyle Elements

June 13th, 2016
Generic isn’t always the best option when you’re preparing to sell your home. And as utilitarian as the space may be, I recommend that sellers stage a kitchen with lifestyle elements that will speak directly to their most likely potential buyer. In its tips for staging your kitchen, RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View) in Calgary suggests, “Just think of your kitchen as a product; ...

Staging a Vacant House on a Budget is Possible

June 8th, 2016
You know that your client will be in a better position to sell his vacant property if it is staged. Yet he hesitates to do so because of the anticipated costs. As his realtor, you can assure your client that staging a vacant house on a budget is possible when the staging rental furniture is focused on key rooms. This vacant Taradale Calgary property we staged is a perfect example of staging ...

Stage to Sell the Not-so-Pretty Listing

May 19th, 2016
                                                Let’s face it. As a Calgary realtor, you will come across situations where your listing is certainly not the most appealing on the street. What do you do with it? Highlight its most appealing features and give it personality. Stage to sell. Some listings need a little more help than others to increase the appeal for potential buyers. Maybe it’s ...

Is a Cat Friendly Stager Important to YOU?

May 19th, 2016
I admit it. One of my favourite parts of meeting with new clients is also the chance to meet their cats. Just look at my Instagram page and you’ll see what I mean. If hiring a cat friendly stager in Calgary is important to you and your family (furry and non-furry alike), I’m your gal! I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that there is actually a Pet Realty Network (based out of N ...

Go for a Walk: Reflections of a Calgary Home Stager

May 19th, 2016
What better way to enjoy work-life balance than to get outdoors and go for a walk. As a Calgary home stager, it’s my extreme pleasure to have access to the amazing natural beauty of this part of Western Canada. It’s a part of who I am as a person, and how I relate to my clients. While walking along the Bow River Pathway recently, I was singing along to Go For a Walk by Lissie. One key line r ...

How to Stage a Room with Angled Walls

May 2nd, 2016
When it comes to understanding how to furnish a space, angled walls create problems for people. Especially when a potential buyer walks into an empty room, figuring out furniture layout can be challenging. When you’re selling your home, don’t let that be a deterrent. Instead, hire a professional to stage those challenging spaces. magine walking into this room with angled walls that we staged ...

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