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Collingwood, Blue Mountain Thornbury ON Real Estate - Staged to SELL!
My listing clients receive a FREE custom home staging plan.
Are you planning to sell?As part of my comprehensive real estate services, I will provide a customized do-it-yourself manual so you can save money and control costs while positioning your house to sell for top dollar and in the shortest time possible.
My do-it-yourself staging service includes an initial walk through consultation at your home during which I will determine the type of buyer your home will likely attract. I will assess each room in the house and the outside as well, and afterwards I will provide you with a room-by-room action plan. If you need help to pack boxes or move furniture I can refer you to top service providers.
These pictures show the results when the principles of staging are applied, clean, brighten and de-clutter.
 
Back porch and walkway. Trees and shrubs cut back, lawn mowed. Furniture re-arranged.
 
This dining / living room was cluttered with too much furniture and pictures.
Staging through the eyes of a Realtor
Realtors have been “staging” since the beginning of time. Most home owners ask their Realtor for advice during the listing process or ask how to prepare for an Open House or look for advice if the home has been on the market for longer than average.
For the vast majority of sellers, staging can be completed with a bit of elbow grease and imagination. Even the least expensive house on the block can look great if it is sparkling clean from floor to ceiling and corner to corner.
In most cases staging can be done by the sellers with little or no expense involved. Many sellers simply do not want to put more money into the house when they are planning to sell. Although, when cost is involved it is always less than the first price reduction! On the other hand, many sellers do not have the time or just do not want to do the work themselves and that is the time to call in a professional stager or a company specializing in heavy cleaning.
When a home is not maintained, the owner will pay one way or the other. By ignoring required repairs, the owner will pay when it comes time to sell.
1. Think clean and open spaces for your home as you stage: Don’t be afraid to let in the light and clear out the dust. The better it looks, the better the sale.
2. Take a tour of your home: Pretend that you’ve never seen the house before, and give it a critical look. Examine the exterior, interior, and smell around for odors. Get picky. Make a list of things you’d like to improve.
3. Clear off all surfaces and keep only a few decorative accessories.
4. Think of ways to clean, eliminate clutter and modernize.
5. Eliminate odours from smoking, pets and cooking: If possible, send your pets to grandma’s house. Keep your place smelling clean, fresh, and new.
6. Remove all personal items and photographs: Homebuyers have an easier time envisioning themselves in your home if personal items are removed from the home. Don’t forget to remove diplomas and certificates from office walls.
7. Let the homebuyers see rooms: If you’re using the family room as the twins’ bedroom, consider returning it to its original state by adding a borrowed sofa and coffee table. A dining room should be a dining room and the living room should be a living room.
8. Clean your carpets and touch up the paint. Keep out only a few essentials to give your home generic appeal–throw pillows, candles, and fresh cut flowers are all nice touches. The goal is making every incoming homebuyer feel like they immediately belong. Homebuying is an emotional process, and getting people to feel attached to your home helps bring you more money on the sale.
9. Clean your exteriors: Sweep and dust the front door entrance. Put out a new doormat and clear away cobwebs and dust. Landscaping should be cleared of dead brush and overgrown plants.
10. Clear off the countertops in your kitchen and bathrooms. Bring in new towels and finish the look with a vase of fresh cut flowers and candles. They add color and great aroma.
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