ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2011
Just sitting on the market going nowhere is no fun. It disturbs your daily routines causing stress. You have to keep the house clean and tidy and be ready to leave on short notice for viewings. No one likes to live this way. Let's look at the reasons why houses just sit instead of selling. ...
12/29/2011
Sometimes you have to tell it like it is ... albeit gently. I did a consult on a beautiful home that had an awkward shaped living room. Basically it had no walls. One wall was a staircase. One wall had a huge alcove beside a window. One wall was open to the foyer. One wall was a bay window. It...
12/28/2011
The Real Estate Business is not your average 9 to 5 job. It is very sporadic and the hours can be long. That can make a big difference in your lifestyle. You never know when that call will come or how long it will be to the next call. Needless to say, you have to set up some guidelines for you...
12/27/2011
I spent Friday afternoon doing a consult with a young couple and their 16 month old twins. They are going on the market in early January and plan to spend the week after Christmas doing a room a day. It's such a pleasure to work with clients that are eager to help their house sell. It won't be ...
12/24/2011
I created this post for a Christmas Past and decided to bring it to the Christmas Present! Twas the night before listing When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even their mouse; The pillows were plumped on the sofa with care While visions of dollars danced in their head...
12/22/2011
Being on the market is a challenge at the best of times. Your whole routine must change and focus on viewings. When you throw a Holiday Season into the mix it can be even more stressful. You are no longer free to decorate as you please. Restraint must be used so that you don't create Holiday C...
12/21/2011
It's good to know that sellers are planning ahead. I have two clients now who are working on their homes. One is going on the market in the middle of January and the other is going on the market the beginning of February. These sellers are so wise. They are giving themselves time to accomplish...
12/17/2011
Lets face it space is important to all of us. We want room to breathe ... room to spread out ... room to work and grow. When you are selling your home it's important to show buyers that space they are looking for in a house. Examine every room and make sure it is showing off it's dimensions t...
12/14/2011
This Burlington Stager agrees with Kathy Streib. Staging is about marketing your home. It highlights the positive features of your home and shows buyers how to live with the negatives. Want to Know What Home Staging Is? Well Let Me First Tell You What It Isn't! Home Staging is often misunderstoo...
12/13/2011
Burlington's Paletta Mansion is joining in the Christmas Events around Burlington this year. Everyone is invited to experience the magic of the holidays in high style at Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion. Donations of unwrapped toys and canned food will be collected for Salvation Army. Enjoy t...
12/12/2011
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Janice Ankrett
Staging Professional
Home Staging tips and advice offered to help sellers.
Worked in Burlington Ont. and surrounding areas Janice Ankrett helped sellers prepare their homes for sale.
Janice worked with real estate agents and owners to help the home sell as quickly as possible for the best possible price.