This January has been an onslaught of new HGTV programs including one by the Scott Brothers, called Buying and selling with the Property Guys. This new show has integrated Home Staging as part of their new episodes to show homeowners how their clients’ homes are transformed and sold quicker and for more money. My latest […]

Being diplomatic is difficult at times when I have to talk about paint colours during a consultation. I often get comments like, “the buyer can paint it the colour they want”, “we lived with this colour and think it is fine to sell the house like this”, or “I know it is red but it […]

I recently read an article in the National Post about the “dangers of a speedy renovation” by Mike Holmes. His article described the pitfalls of setting unrealistic deadlines and the disappointment in the end because the deadline cannot be met. He explained one of his client’s dream was to begin a kitchen renovation late fall […]

As we know, many of us own pets and they are an important part of any family. However, when it comes to selling your home, potential byers may not be as impressed by the presence or smell of a pet. Statistics say that 74 million dogs are owned by only 40% of the population, therefore […]

Our home is our castle! We all have our own taste and needs to make our home as comfortable and practical for day to day living. As a seller we need to remove the emotional feelings we have with out home and see it as an investment to showcase in the real estate market. Read […]