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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Today, over 63% of home buyers are looking for a home that is move in ready and does not include a “honey do list”. If your property is not move in ready and requires some form of renovations, then you have to be careful not to flush money away! There […]

New flooring makes a crucial first impression on prospective buyers and brings a property closer to being move in ready. I often have to face clients that do not want to replace flooring because they think it will be easier for the next person who buys their house to pick […]

Fall usually makes us think of pumpkins and colourful leaves. We embrace these beautiful bright oranges, reds and yellows as they accent everything around us. This month’s article is about using colour in the right places and as a professional stager, we are taught to use colour to create flow […]

“It is just a closet! Who is going to look in there? How many times have I heard this from clients? At the beginning of each of my consultations, one of the first things that I do is assess the front entry and closet. I often explain to the client […]

Last month I spoke about depersonalizing your space when you are selling your house. Getting rid of clutter is one of our top priorities and family photos are usually the first to go. This is because you want buyers to imagine themselves in the house. To read the full article […]