http://realestatemakeovers.ca Real Estate Staging and Interior ReDesign Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:05:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Leah Armstrong was introduced to us by our realtor when we decided to put our house that we had lived in for many years on the market in June 2009. It was a great decision to have Leah stage our house. We had a very tight deadline of ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/thanks-to-leah-and-her-staging-we-received-excellent-multiple-offers-after-the-first-weekend-open-house/ I staged a vacant townhouse yesterday. A 2008 study reported that vacant listings displayed as staged rather than empty spend 85% less time on the market, according to information on www.RealEstateStagingAssociation.com! Here are some photos from the townhouse I staged: [gallery link="file" orderby="title"] http://realestatemakeovers.ca/sell-faster-by-staging-vacant-homes/ Photos from a $1.3 million listing in Burnaby. [gallery link="file" orderby="title"] http://realestatemakeovers.ca/1-3-million-dollar-listing-staged-in-burnaby/ The following is a testimonial from the listing realtor for a semi-vacant staging of a Burnaby townhome that incorporated rental items. You can see more photos of the finished product on the Blum Real Estate Team website. Hi Leah, [caption id="attachment_271" align="alignright" width="266" caption="The living room after staging"][/caption] What a superb job ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/sold-30600-over-asking-10-offers-after-first-open-house/ Tip for Staging to Sell: Consider enlarging the sense of space by removing bookshelves entirely from the room. If not, aim for a clean and uncluttered look for staging. Pack away paperbacks and display only hardcover books. In order to keep the viewers' eye moving, leave some shelves totally bare. ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/staging-to-sell-what-to-do-about-bookshelves/ Leah, thanks for your terrific work. The home looked absolutely georgous. After only 4 days on the market and our first open house we received 6 offers and sold the home $15,000 over asking price. Many thanks. I am looking forward to working with you again - ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/we-received-6-offers-and-sold-the-home-15000-over-asking-price/ Leah, I wanted to let you know you how pleased I am. Your staging really made a difference! Prior to staging, we had 47 showings, but no offers, and 79 days on the market (March 10 – May 28). After staging and relisting, we had an accepted ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/after-staging-and-relisting-we-had-an-accepted-offer-in-just-six-days/ BEFORE Home Staging:  Bathroom photos uninspiring, and frankly boring?   [caption id="attachment_69" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Before home staging"][/caption] AFTER Home Staging:  Jazz them up by shooting into the reflection of the mirror!   [caption id="attachment_70" align="aligncenter" width="195" caption="After home staging"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_71" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Ensuite after staging"][/caption] http://realestatemakeovers.ca/home-staging-bathroom-photography-tip/ [caption id="attachment_216" align="alignright" width="266" caption="AFTER Target Buyer young family. Rental accessory package augmented homeowner's furnishings. TIP: Think of new ways to display familiar things. Couch cushions reversed for greater visual appeal. Chest used for a coffee table."][/caption] Leah, I would like to take a moment to ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/we-put-our-home-on-the-market-and-received-an-offer-that-very-evening-10000-above-what-the-previous-unit-sold-for/ "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 Room ... http://realestatemakeovers.ca/design-quotes-in-action/