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2012 

FAQ ABOUT STAGING -  What about my pets while I'm selling my home? We all love our pets. Whether a dog, cat, rodent or snake, they are special to us. Unfortunately, like our memories, they are only special to us. When we are selling our homes, pets are another distraction for the Buyer. You shou...
05/31/2012
  Yesterday I worked with three clients about to go on the market who had personal issues that would affect their sale. As a Burlington Stager, it is my job to work with the client finding solutions. My morning client was downsizing and trying to work out what to keep and what to let go. My afte...
05/31/2012
What can I do on a limited budget? A FAQ ABOUT HOME STAGING As a Burlington Stager, I work within the Seller's budget. Whether small or large there is a level of Staging that will fit their budget. I am trained to assess the property and help the Seller choose where their budget will do the most ...
05/30/2012
FAQ ABOUT HOME STAGING - I'm on the market. Is it too late to Stage? As a Burlington Stager, I have clients approach me that are already on the Market. They felt they knew what to do to prepare their home or they felt their home was not in need of changes. Now they are on the market and it is not...
05/28/2012
Another FAQ ABOUT HOME STAGING is Do I have to Stage every room? In some cases, the Seller does not have the budget to Stage the whole house. In that case a Stager can help them choose the best use of their budget. This applies to occupied and vacant homes. Professional Stagers know which rooms a...
05/27/2012
One of the first FAQ BY A HOME STAGER is Who will be buying this house? As a Burlington Stager, it is my job to consider who I am trying to reach. Will the Buyer be a first time home owner? Will the Buyer be moving up in the market? Will the Buyer be single or have a family? How old will the Buye...
05/26/2012
FAQ ABOUT STAGING - You just fluff pillows right? This is one question that frustrates me after 7yrs as a Burlington Stager. There is so much more to Staging than accessorizing. As a Stager my job starts at the Curb. I look at the exterior of the home taking in the roof, the paint, the windows, t...
05/25/2012
The first time I saw the family room in the lower level, it had concrete floors. It certainly has come a long way since then. Family Room Before                                             Family Room After                                         By Staging this space, we added warmth and texture...
05/24/2012
When should I do the Staging? A FAQ ABOUT HOME STAGING. It is best to do the Staging before your home goes on the market. That way your home is ready to make that great first impression. By Staging first, you will: be able to plan and take the necessary time needed to do a good job. have better l...
05/24/2012
In this series of FAQs ABOUT STAGING, I will try to answer my top 10. As a Burlington Stager, I am often asked if I am a decorator. The short answer is NO. My training is in Staging homes for sale. A decorator decorates for living in the home. As a Stager, I am there to market your home. I view y...
05/23/2012
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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.