property styling: Home Staging Vancouver – First Impressions Count! - 05/28/12 08:35 AM
Home Staging Vancouver – First Impressions Count!
When selling your Vancouver property, first impressions are everything. When a potential Home Buyer enters your home, they want to be drawn in immediately, and coaxed to see more. Like an hors d’oeuvres before the main course, the Home Buyer wants to their senses to be piqued and ready for what’s to come.
This particular Home Owner was very wise to call in our company to help get their property market ready for sale. Before, the first thing that greeted you upon entering the foyer was a sofa that was gobbling … (14 comments)
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property styling: Sutton West Coast Realty Gala - Vancouver 2012 - 04/13/12 02:59 PM
Sutton West Coast Realty Gala - Vancouver 2012
We had a wonderful time at the 3rd Annual Sutton West Coast Realty Gala last night, and I just wanted to share some photos of this fun event. My company, Exit Stage Right, was thrilled to be asked to participate as a sponsor at this year's gala.
Sutton literally rolled out the red carpet to its Agents, and upon arrival at the beautiful Westin Bayshore Hotel, were greeted by the glamorous Merrily Hackett, General Manager/Owner of Sutton West Coast Realty. It certainly felt like being at the Oscars, with "paparazzi" lined up … (25 comments)
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property styling: Are You a Lover Or A Fighter? Are You A Chopper And A Thrower? - Vancouver Home Staging - 11/06/11 01:30 PM
Are You A Lover Or A Fighter? Are You A Chopper And A Thrower? - Vancouver Home Staging
I was sitting down with a cup of tea and relishing the most recent arrival of one of my favourite design magazines (unfortunately, I can't remember which one), when I came across a fun article that made me stop and ponder... Oh, and no, I don't really care if you're a lover or a fighter - I just thought that might grab your attention (he he he) Am I a chopper? Am I a folder? Hmmmm. I thought I'd toss this question out … (36 comments)
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property styling: Welcome Laurence Smith, Realtor® - Fair Realty, Victoria, B.C. - 11/02/11 09:08 PM
Welcome Laurence Smith, Realtor - Fair Realty, Victoria, B.C.
I recently invited a friend of mine, Laurence Smith, Realtor® with Fair Realty in Victoria, B.C., to join Active Rain. Laurence and I go way back... to high school, actually. Back then, Laurence went by the name Jon, so forgive me if I refer to Laurence as Jon (I know, it's confusing.). Here's a photo of us at our high school reunion. Yes, Laurence is wearing his high school T-shirt - and it fits!!!!
I first met Laurence in grade 8 at West Vancouver Secondary School. Laurence actually grew up in … (7 comments)
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property styling: I Received a Referral from LA- Thanks to Active Rain! - 10/23/11 09:53 PM
I Received a Referral from LA- Thanks to Active Rain!
What would you do if you received a phone call from the Real Estate Staging Association's Stager of the Year, asking if you could help out one of her family members? Well, I'll tell you what I did. I nearly plum well fainted!
"Hello Sally, this is Annie Pinsker-Brown calling".
"Sally? Sally?...are you there?".
"Oh, hi, Annie", I replied weakly (remember, I'd just fainted)! Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating just a teensy weensy little bit, but you get the idea.
Turns out Annie had a family member living in British Columbia, … (45 comments)
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property styling: Before & After Photos - Home Staging Vancouver, B.C. - 10/20/11 09:34 PM
Before & After Photos - Home Staging Vancouver, B.C.
My company, Exit Stage Right, had the pleasure of staging this condo for sale in the Cambie area of Vancouver. This property was an absolute delight to stage. The building is only three years old, and it has a lovely view of downtown Vancouver and the mountains to the North. The finishes are high end, and there are many professionals in this building, including many in the medical profession, due to its proximity to Vancouver General Hospital.
We sourced furniture that would fit well in a condo-sized setting, using several glass pieces … (33 comments)
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property styling: A Bird's Eye View - Vancouver Home Staging - 10/20/11 12:49 PM
A Bird's Eye View - Vancouver Home Staging
One of the pleasures of being a Home Stager, is seeing my city, Vancouver, from various view points. I live on the North Shore, and view Vancouver from atop a mountain. However, it's always fun to look at the city from a completely different perspective. The problem with living on a mountain, is that you don't actually see the mountain, because you're on it!
Here are some photos of the view from a condo we recently staged. This condo is in the Cambie area, a fantastic location, close to great shopping and restaurants. … (12 comments)
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property styling: Paris Haute Couture Meets Vancouver Home Staging - 10/19/11 01:40 PM
Paris Haute Couture Meets Vancouver Home Staging
When I was in Paris recently... one of my favourite past times was keeping a keen eye out for the latest in clothing fashion. Whether through observing well dressed Parisians rushing off to work in their 4" stilettos on cobbled streets, or getting a glimpse of the latest scarf or purse as it rushed by, it was evident that Paris Haute Couture is alive and well, and living in Paris!
This window display in a clothing store in Paris certainly caught my eye. I love the combination of the colour red with the leopard … (28 comments)
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property styling: Home Staging Vancouver Causes Reenactment of the Battle of the 7 Years War - 10/02/11 01:03 PM
Home Staging Vancouver Causes Reenactment of the 7 Years War
Like a scene out of the movie, Night at the Museum, I may have unintentionally caused a second chapter to the 7 Years War, the infamous war between the English and the French during the mid-18th century. Let me back up and explain...
I was called in to add a bit of "wow" to an already gorgeous home for sale. This home was built in 1998, but you'd swear it was built 100 years ago. The builder really focused on recreating a period home, with beautiful wood moldings and paneling. … (21 comments)
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property styling: What's Yellow and Black & White All Over? - Home Staging Vancouver - Before & After Photos - 09/23/11 01:27 AM
What's Yellow and Black & White All Over? - Home Staging Vancouver - Before & After Photos
My company, Exit Stage Right, Vancouver Home Staging, had the pleasure of staging another condo in this new-build apartment tower. This unit is pretty small, so making the space look spacious and yet have multi functions was paramount. The demographic for the building is very mixed. There are older buyers who are gravitating towards the more expensive units and penthouses, and then there are the younger crowd, just getting in the market, who are happy with a smaller, less expensive unit.
For this condo, … (26 comments)
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property styling: North Vancouver Home Staging - Lower Lonsdale "Before & After" Photos - 09/05/11 10:18 PM
North Vancouver Home Staging - Lower Lonsdale "Before & After" Photos My Vancouver Home Staging Company, Exit Stage Right, was very happy to stage this vacant townhouse, located on Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver. The location for the townhouse is fantastic, situated only one block from the Lonsdale Quay Market, and a quick Sea Bus ride away from downtown Vancouver. Everything is within walking distance. The townhouse itself looked pretty stark, bare, and uninviting with no furniture, colour or life to the property. The beige walls and empty, cavernous space was not very appealing to a young, urban professional or … (37 comments)
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property styling: NORTH VANCOUVER HOME STAGING - LOWER LONSDALE "BEFORE & AFTER" PHOTOS - 08/05/11 12:28 PM
NORTH VANCOUVER HOME STAGING - LOWER LONSDALE "BEFORE & AFTER" PHOTOS
Exit Stage Right Home Staging Vancouver is excited to announce the real estate staging of this newly built condo complex at 1033 St. Georges Street in North Vancouver, B.C. Our show suite is located in Penthouse 8 and offers buyers a glimpse at how beautiful these condos can look when furnished and accessorized. The high end finishes make this condo a pleasure to show and the breath-taking views of the North Shore mountains and ocean, enjoyed from two separate balconies, are the icing on the cake. For more information, please … (43 comments)
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property styling: Sometimes It's the Small Picture that Helps Sell a Home - Home Staging Vancouver, B.C. - 05/30/11 11:36 AM
Sometimes It's the Small Picture that Helps Sell a Home - Home Staging Vancouver, B.C.
We're often concerned with the "big picture" when staging homes. Sorting out furniture that needs to be brought in, or rearranging existing furniture is extremely important. The big picture concerns itself with where art should be placed, adding area rugs and dressing the sofas with coordinating cushions. Once the big picture is complete, the rooms usually look very nice. However, you can't just stop at the big picture. Staging is all about layers, and another layer would be to now focus on the … (18 comments)
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property styling: It Aint All Glamour, Ya Know! - Home Staging in Vancouver, B.C. - 05/29/11 11:22 AM
It Aint All Glamour, Ya Know! - Home Staging in Vancouver, B.C.
When we first get into the business of Home Staging, we have images of flitting around a property, wearing designer clothing, and gently placing a vase here, and an orchid there. Our nails are all finely manicured and painted the latest soft pink. We gently brush back a rogue hair away from our brow, as we contemplate the placement of our vase and move and rearrange said item until we are perfectly satisfied, before moving on to the next "objet".
Then reality strikes us like Dorothy's house crashing down, … (62 comments)
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property styling: Home Staging Vancouver, B.C. - AN EXPLOSION OF MELLOW, YELLOW SOFAS! - 05/27/11 05:13 PM
Home Staging Vancouver, B.C. - AN EXPLOSION OF MELLOW, YELLOW SOFAS!
Is there a full yellow moon out lately? I can't quite explain it, but recently we've been faced with staging several properties, all with yellow sofas. Yellow! The sofas have actually been in very good shape; it's just that they are very yellow, rather than a nice, neutral cream or beige. Since our brief has been to work with the existing furnishings, rather than bringing in rental furniture, we decided to solve the problem of these dominant coloured sofas. Our solution? Bring in another colour to compliment and actually tone … (26 comments)
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property styling: Vancouver Home Staging Meets Bells and Cloches - 05/25/11 02:25 PM
Vancouver Home Staging Meets Bells and Cloches
As a Vancouver Home Stager, I'm always looking for interesting accessories which add a certain panache to a home. We've all seen the usual vase of flowers or set of candles, to adorn a space. Pretty predictable items to find in a home that has been staged for sale. And hey, there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, however, I like to add an item that is a little different, a little out of the ordinary, something approaching more like a "curio".
One item that I've often enjoyed is a glass cloche. The word … (16 comments)
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property styling: The Sky is Falling, The Sky is Falling! - 05/22/11 05:12 PM
The Sky is Falling, The Sky is Falling!
I felt like quoting our favourite fowl, Chicken Little, when I laid eyes on this Master Bedroom. My company, Exit Stage Right, had been hired by the owners to stage this home for sale, and I was just getting a preliminary tour. The style of the home was west coast contemporary, pretty normal for around this area. Everything seemed pretty run-of-the mill. Not too many surprises. But then we entered the Master Bedroom...
Normally, when you enter a bedroom, the focal point should be the bed, but in this case, my eye … (25 comments)
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property styling: Matthew Finlason's Advanced Staging Class - SAR - Day 2 - 05/16/11 09:40 PM
Matthew Finlason's Advanced Staging Class - SAR - Day 2
We wrapped up our final day of the Advanced Staging Training Class in Seattle, and I headed home last night. I finally rolled into the driveway at 10:30pm, after a long, dark, rainy drive home. But who cares! I am now armed and ready to recharge my batteries and take my staging business, Exit Stage Right to the next stage (so to speak). What was the most important thing I learned in class? I used to be discouraged when bidding for a certain job, because I knew I'd be up against … (17 comments)
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property styling: Matthew Finlason Teaches Advanced Home Staging - Seattle will Never be the Same! - 05/15/11 12:53 AM
Matthew Finlason Teaches Advanced Home Staging - Seattle will Never be the Same! It's the end of day one and my head is spinning with all the information we have received from Matthew Finlason. We have a great group of home stagers in the class, 4 students from the Seattle area, and 3 from Vancouver, B.C. We have learned a lot of new terminology, and to my delight, this advanced staging course delves more into sales and marketing aspect of our respective businesses, rather than 'how' to stage. All I can say is that if you have an opportunity to take … (17 comments)
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property styling: HomeSav - The Online Home Decor Store - 05/12/11 02:04 AM
HomeSav - The Online Home Decor Store Have you heard of the latest online home decor site, HomeSav? You've got to check out the latest and hottest way to purchase home accessories and furniture at up to 70% off the retail price at www.HomeSav.com! I've been a HomeSave member for about a month now. Here's how it works. Every day, you're sent an email with today's offer. The offers are always home decor related, so you don't have to keep deleting emails for 50% off some local restaurant! The offer is only available for a limited time period, varying from 24 … (24 comments)
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