As we welcome a new year, many entrepreneurial types are mapping out plans to ensure a financially successful 2016. For realtors in Calgary, ideally that financial success will come with as little stress as possible (no need for high blood pressure as you forge ahead). So here’s my Calgary real estate tip to reduce stress this year; add a professional home stager to your team! Ok, so I’m a l ...

People love a good bargain. But when it comes to selling your home, you’re probably not targeting the bargain shopper. So don’t go bargain shopping for your professional home stager either. After all, you will be entrusting her with one of the biggest investments in your life. Your real estate investments matter. So, if you’re looking for a quality buyer, you will also want to surround yours ...

Born and raised in Calgary and working here as a professional home stager, I’m very familiar with the range of neighbourhoods in the city. In South Calgary, Lake Bonavista and Oakridge are two of my favourites. That’s because they inspire and nurture the outdoorsy part of me. I have always had a special connection to Calgary’s inner city. It holds a special connection to my youth. That’s why ...

Some home buyers have a hard time grasping what is possible in an empty space, let alone whether it will meet their needs. If you’re a realtor trying to sell vacant property, that makes your job harder. By encouraging your clients to work with a home staging professional, you can create a win-win situation.  In a 2015 Profile of Home Staging report by the National Association of Realtors, th ...

Staging a home office is one of the most important ways you can add value to your listing when it’s time to sell. More and more, buyers need somewhere to work from home. It’s a perfect opportunity to turn an otherwise awkward space into the room that creates the WOW factor by professionally staging it. This Calgary condo we staged is a perfect example. It had a somewhat awkward area located ...

                                                                 People who are selling their homes at Christmas need to keep their potential buyers in mind. It can be hard to strike a balance between presenting your listing at its best and maintaining some sense of your personal traditions when selling during the holidays. That includes the way you decorate your house.Professional staging ti ...

As a new Calgary realtor, one of your greatest challenges is to sign on new clients. With so many real estate agents to choose from, how will you set yourself apart? Consider adding a professional home stager to your team. When you’re a new realtor, it can be tough to convince a seller to work with you. After all, what results do you have to show? It’s not like they see your face on many “fo ...

Whether you’re a property investor or a family who has already moved on to new digs, you may wonder if it makes sense to stage a vacant home that you’re trying to sell. All you have to do is look at before and after home staging photos to find your answer.  For most people, buying a home is an emotional decision. Not only is it likely to be one of your largest financial investments, it will ...

 Let’s face it. Moving can be extremely stressful. When you’re selling, working with a professional home stager who understands how to work with your lifestyle can help to minimize the inevitable hassle of moving.  One of the benefits of the growing popularity of home staging is that there are a number of professionals to choose from. That said, it’s important to find the right fit for you ...

I’ve lived in Calgary my entire life and feel proud to call this great city my home. More specifically, the Calgary inner city holds a special connection to my youth. As   a small business owner, I get to share that heartfelt connection to help my fellow Calgarians by doing the work I love here.  As a professional stager, I help realtors and home owners sell properties faster by highlighting ...