BEFORE Home Staging: Bathroom photos uninspiring, and frankly boring? AFTER Home Staging: Jazz them up by shooting into the reflection of the mirror! By Leah J. Armstrong House to Home ReDesigns & Home Staging Port Moody B.C. 604.469.9324 www.RealEstateMakeovers.ca email: leah@
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08/25/2008
"If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it. Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." - William Norris,1834-1896 "Space is not something to be filled with beautiful things; space is beauty." - author unknown BEFORE: Living Ro
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08/24/2008
Home staging is to a house what detailing is to a car. It makes buyers sit up and take notice - and a second look. In the current buyer's real estate market, competition is high. To memorably differentiate your house from all the other neighbourhood listings, consult with your resident Port M
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08/19/2008
Are you familiar with the saying "You can't see the forest for the trees"? Successful home staging corrects a situation where "You can't see the house for the things". THE CHALLENGE: BEFORE: In this family room, the furniture overpowered and crowded the space, and distracted from appreciating
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08/18/2008
Two thirds of the decision to buy is based on emotion. Logic is only one thord of the equation. One objective of home staging is to engage a prospective buyer emotionally in the property, so they can successfully dream about making this house "their" home. Testimonial from a Coquitlam client -
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08/17/2008
THE CHALLENGE: This home was built in the 80's, and the decor was 100% original. Bubblegum pink paint reigned! The banister, foyer hardwood and kitchen cupboards were yellow-washed oak. The carpet presented in an acceptable condition with professional cleaning.
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08/16/2008
The right words pay off in speed and money* Home staging is a two-part process: 1. Make a house move-in ready: Houses described as being in "move-in condition" sell 12% faster than average (see results of study in chart below). Time & cash-strapped buyers want to immediately get on with their
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08/15/2008