Inspirational Ideas You Can Use!

GET USED TO IT:  FIRST IMPRESSIONS DO COUNT... IT ONLY TAKES 3 SECONDS!

Curb Appeal:  Curb appeal - it's an instant sell!  Like it or not, curb appeal help buyers determine whether your home is a "drive-by" or "Wow - stop the car".  

The before and after pictures below are self explanatory.  Same home, different curb appeal.  If you were the buyer, you won't even bat an eye for the "before" look.

Before	After

Some curb appeal facts to note:

>> 84% of realtors believe a tree lot brings 20% more on the sales price.

>> Property with average landscaping sells for 20% more than without landscaping.

>> With good curb appeal, your return on investment in resale is 100%.

>> Current studies indicate that the average lot size is decreasing and the average square footage of a home is increasing.  This means that the outdoor area must be as livable as the inside!

Video & Pictures:  According to the 2005 National Association of Realtors® survey, 77% of people view homes first on the Internet.  Another glaring statistic - 75% of buyers who searched on the Internet went on to view or drive by the homes.

DO YOUR VIDEO AND WEB PICTURES REFLECT THE VERY BEST YOUR HOME CAN BE?

STAGE IT FIRST... LIST IT, AND THEN TAKE THE VIDEOS...

Home Interior:  63% of folks want move-in ready. Clean, clean, clean and staged to show space and get that emotional connection that says, "I want to live here."

Top 3 interior features for selling were freshly painted walls, organized storage space and current flooring – effective staging will address all three.   (Source:  Maritz Research Staging Polls, 2006)

Pets:   They may be “man's best friend” but not to the new buyer.  Board them out or take them to a friend's home for the open house or showing.  Move and clean up all food dishes and animal paraphernalia.  Professionally clean the carpets and eliminate pet odours.

Kitchens and Bathrooms Sell Houses: 

52% of buyers said the kitchen had the most significant impact on their purchasing decision.   (Source:  Maritz Research Staging Polls, 2006)

79% of buyers indicated they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with an updated kitchen.  (Source:  Maritz Research Staging Polls, 2006)

Men (41%) are more likely to place a premium on updated décor than women (30%) (Source:  Maritz Research Staging Polls, 2006)

How to sparkle up a sink (Thank you flylady.com)

1. Fill your sink with very hot water.

2. Add one cup of bleach.

3. Soak for one hour.

4. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

5. Scrub with ajax or baking soda.

6. Rinse again very well.

7. Shine with Windex.

8. Dry thoroughly.

The Final Touches just before the Showing:

The following should take approximately 1 hour in total.  So tell your realtor to give you at least one hour notice! 

Set your clock timer for ten minutes per task and your home is ready for a Buyer's visit. 

1. Vacuum

2. Dust

3. Mop

4. Polish mirrors and sinks

5. Make beds

6. Empty all trash

7. Fresh flowers or plants in every major room.

Staging For Top Dollar  is a certified CSP™ home staging business.  We adhere to the code of ethics outlined by Canadian Staging Professionals™.

What Others Are Saying About Us...

"My husband said he did not want to sell the house after the staging.  It looks spacious and really attractive, with a tasteful design and contemporary color... Neighbours and persons who came to the Open House were really impressed.  We got a decent offer in the second day after the Open House.

Great thanks to Marilynn and her staging team!"

Sophia

"Marilynn and her team STAGED the outside and the inside of my home.  It made a huge difference. 

I really like coming home to a 'dressed' house.  Will hire them for STAGING for LIVING for my new home.  My realtors were impressed!

Thank you again..."

Paul

"This 7th floor Yale Town condo was competing with others in the same building with views of mountains and ocean. Pricing the condo competitively and STAGING it sold it one weekend at the asking price!  Thanks, Marilynn, Staging works! I will tell all my listings about the staging success."

Adil Dinani
Royal Le Page Coronation West Realty – Coquitlam
 

"As an executor in an estate sale, she showed me where to begin. She recommended replacement of flooring in entry hall, laundry and a basement bedroom. Finishing touches and placement of accessories in various upstairs locations. She provided a very good service! It made a great difference. Hard to improve on.

This home sold in one day."

Verniece Drewery
Port Coquitlam, BC

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