To Stage or Not To Stage the Vacant Properties - 12/29/09 11:19 AM
This is an on-going debate for which we see great arguments on both sides of the coin.
We, of course, are passionately in favor of Professionally Staging Vacant properties. And, no, we are not just saying this because we are Professional Home Stagers. We are saying this based on market research and/or examining behavioural tendancies of home-buyers. This may sound like something from the National Geographic channel...."we like to observe the creatures in their natural habitats". Funny.
The fact is that the majority of humans are very visually driven. Decision-making for most people is based on real, tangible characteristics. These are … (2 comments)

Dogs.....man's best friends? Maybe, but..... - 12/22/09 11:39 PM
Okay, I have to start off by saying that I have not only owned dogs (and other pets) my entire life, but I also firmly believe that animals end up being the most loyal of companions throughout life. Provided pets are adequately cared for, loved, regularly exercised, fed, and kept warm, I am a strong advocate for people having them.
But, there is a time and place for an animal to be present. And, when you are trying to sell a home, this is not an optimal time. This is a delicate subject that is not being communicated to sellers. This is … (6 comments)

Who Has Time to Attend/Host Their Open-Houses These Days? - 12/15/09 11:59 PM
I have recently had a few Realtors(R) confide in me, saying they are fully aware of the vast benefits of holding open-houses for their clients' properties. But the common frustration that I am seeing, in Realtors(R), is that they work so hard on their listings in all other ways, that there is just no time or energy left for an upbeat, successful open-house.
I don't have to convince anyone of the reasons that open-houses still prove to be very effective marketing tools. This is, of course, as long as the event is sufficiently marketed far enough ahead of time. Also, just as important, is … (4 comments)

Just because "The Holidays" have started, doesn't necessarily mean... - 12/12/09 04:11 PM
Traditionally, the December/January time of year marks the dreaded slow-down in the Real Estate market. We do, however, have to realize that if potential buyers are calling to schedule viewings, they are going to be the most serious of buyers.
During the Holidays, humans are typically more time-bankrupt and financially burdened then at any other time of year. So, if they are making the time to look at a property for sale, chances are they are in a situation where they HAVE to find one to purchase...PRONTO.
Also, if they are making the effort, setting the time aside, and committing to come out … (2 comments)

Remember, the Purpose of an Ad is to get the calls - not to sell the property - 12/10/09 09:50 AM

Via Lyndon Sommert (Realty Executives Leading/Advance Real Estate Training Inc.):
Remember, the Purpose of an Ad is to get the calls - not to sell the propertyFollow the step by step system for the body of your ad to maximize yournumber of prospects
Step 1 - Use your ad skeleton and make a list of all the features of theproperty, minimum 20.
Step 2 - Physically cross off the features that the majority of people arenot seriously looking for.
Step 3 - Your goal I to have 3 or 4 features left. Isolate them and addfiller that is not features. Your goal … (0 comments)

 
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Revealing Assets has been Staging properties of all types/sizes in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding areas since 2009 with a consistent track record of success. Professional Home Staging is an absolutely invaluable tool that, statistically, yields between 298%-500% ROI (return on investment). When providing Home Staging services to our clients (home-sellers, REALTORS, Real Estate Investors/Flippers, Builders), it is our undying goal to do everything within our power to help get their property SOLD in the shortest time-frame possible for the largest amount of money possible. Here, in our ActiveRain Blog, you will find Home Staging Tips and some crazy stories. Enjoy and thank you for stopping by!


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