I'm happy to see (or hear) that many Realtors are getting more and more interested in Home Staging.  Many claim they just don't know enough about how it all works and how to present it to their clients. 

Not wanting to leave it to the Agents to google a home stager in their area and give us a call I ask...

DEAR REALTOR, What is your preferred way for us to get in touch with you?

-Cold calling...after my one and only hang up - I decided to find another avenue (Thanks G.P)

-Open Houses...I liked this method and have gained a client from it, but can only hit them on Sundays in my area.  Not great for reaching a large number of you.

-Blogging...Also have earned a client this way, but a little too passive for me and many Agents still do not actively blog in my area.

-Flyers in your mailboxes...have delivered hundreds 

-Referals are always good, but again...Passive.

-Calling directly...Please tell me if I'm wrong here - But I don't feel right calling your office and having you paged.

So DEAR REALTOR...how can I reach you so that we can chat and I can show you how you could benefit from my services?  Coffee is on me!

Consultations can be a powerful tool when selling your property.  I truly believe that every home that is going to be listed should have a Professional Home Stager in to do a consultation on the property.  The difference will wow the Realtors, their Clients and the buyers.

All this was achieved in a weekend because of a savvy Pickering Realtor, a motivated home seller, a Professional Home Stager and the minimal cost of a Consultation.

The Benefits of a CRE-A-TIVE Staging & Redesign Consultation

 • affordable 

• prioritized recommendations

• easy to achieve results

• stunning transformations

• comprehensive road map

• CRE-A-TIVE ideas

• can eliminate "reduced price" negotiations

• do-it-yourself road map

• detailed report Immediately following consultation

• created using what you already own

• value packed

• can eliminate the nuisance of "repeated showings"

• helps you to stand out from the other homes listed

• makes for great MLS photos

I have been reading many posts on how AR has been changing.  Sometimes on a daily basis.  My big question of the day is -

How do you get your picture and stats to show up on comments.  I'm usually pretty good at figuring this stuff out...but I'm stuck on this one.

ANYONE??? Please :)

I'm glad you enjoyed the photo's from Interior Design Show Part 1

So as promised here is Part 2...some of my fav's.

As you know, IDS 09 was held in Toronto

This is for Ms. Finnamore, she loves the Chair Source and I just love these GHOST CHAIRS.

Also from the Chair Source, this awesome Chrome Stool.  Fell in love and sooo comfortable.

Isn't it beautiful?  Price tag...a mere $599 (lol).  Also, I just loved the flooring they used.

For the guys...the ultimate fitted garage complete with flat screen.

Love the white books.

How about this?  Rustic meets bling...hmmmm

Jetson's ?

That's one commanding light.

This wall display spoke to me.  Too bad it wasn't hyphenated "cre-a-tive" as in

cre-a-tive Staging & Redesign

Until next year!

Toronto's 2009 Interior Design Show didn't disappoint.  Below are some of the highlights.

The amazing Princes' Gates entering the CNE grounds.

IKEA - Ticket Booth

How about these stainless sinks?

These shower doors were awesome...they slid open using an industrial style pulley.

Ultra funky desk.

The KRUPS stage...designer talks with CityLine's Eric McClelland.

Black & White Bedroom.

I love the "Studio Style" lamp from the room above.

I'll be posting more photos in another post...Interior Design Show PART 2 showing some cool lighting and chairs.

The Interior Design Show/IDS 09 is Canada's largest contemporary design event and it is that time of year again. 

WHEN:  February 5-8, 2009

WHERE:  Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes' Boulevard on the grounds of Exhibition Place in Toronto,  Canada.

This year promises to be a great event.  Trends, ideas, new products. Get Glam with Brian Gluckstein takes place on Sunday.

Here are some pictures I took at last years IDS 08.

Our very own Designer Guys:

Canada's own Sarah Richardson:

House & Homes Linda Reeve's Room: (In person this space was to die for)

I fell in love with this table:

New Trends:

Urban Barn:

As you can see there is a ton of inspiration, some amazing celebrity designers, talks, seminars, and even a Professional Trades Day.

Hope to see you there!!!   This year's photos can be seen here.

That's right.  My goal was to no longer stage naked by the start of 2009.  For those that don't know..."staging naked" is staging with no formal training.  It did get your attention though didn't it?

I'm proud to say I am now a C.S.P. (Canadian Staging Professional) graduate.

After painstakingly researching various training options, I came to the conclusion that C.S.P was the only way to go (for me).  It was everything I hoped it would be and more. 

I was lucky to have the wonderfully inspirational Christine Rae as my teacher.  The information shared filled in all the holes I imagined I was missing.  Thank you Christine for sharing your expertise. 

That's right.  My goal was to no longer stage naked by the start of 2009.  For those that don't know..."staging naked" is staging with no formal training.  It did get your attention though didn't it?

I'm proud to say I am now a C.S.P. (Canadian Staging Professional) graduate.

After painstakingly researching various training options, I came to the conclusion that C.S.P was the only way to go (for me).  It was everything I hoped it would be and more. 

I was lucky to have the wonderfully inspirational Christine Rae as my teacher.  The information shared filled in all the holes I imagined I was missing.  Thank you Christine for sharing your expertise. 

That's right.  My goal was to no longer stage naked by the start of 2009.  For those that don't know..."staging naked" is staging with no formal training.  It did get your attention though didn't it?

I'm proud to say I am now a C.S.P. (Canadian Staging Professional) graduate.

After painstakingly researching various training options, I came to the conclusion that C.S.P was the only way to go (for me).  It was everything I hoped it would be and more. 

I was lucky to have the wonderfully inspirational Christine Rae as my teacher.  The information shared filled in all the holes I imagined I was missing.  Thank you Christine for sharing your expertise. 

Redesign is a service provided by many home stagers.  It is incredible how affordable it is to hire a professional stager/redesigner to come in and completely transform a space on a budget.  Many people want "the look" but can't afford an interior decorator.

Below is a recent CRE-A-TIVE Staging & Redesign transformation.  This room was a true redesign using the homeowners things with the exception of a few key purchases.

Fresh coat of paint:   $33.00

Stunning Crystal Chandelier:  $89.00

Beautiful Glistening Wreath:   $19.99

White Mat:  $6.99

Luxurious White Throw:  $21.99

Transformation:  PRICELESS 

How to pull it all together:  One call to CRE-A-TIVE STAGING & REDESIGN.

Before... Tired, drab, unwelcoming.

The CRE-A-TIVE Difference... White on White.  Luxurious, warm and inviting!

GIVE THE GIFT OF A ROOM MAKEOVER THIS SEASON. 

Marina Vazzana is the Owner and Lead Consultant of CRE-A-TIVE Staging & Redesign.  Serving Oshawa, Courtice, Whitby, Pickering, Ajax, Bowmanville, Durham Region and G.T.A.

www.CreativeStagingWorks.com

905-245-0272