living mode: No one lives Staged! - 08/06/11 06:29 AM

 
No one lives Staged, not even stagers!
Everyone's home is set up to suit their lifestyle.
We have our treasured items around us to enjoy.
We keep things handy, drop things as we go by or leave a task for later.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Unfortunately this 'lived in' look does not work for selling.
What reads comfortable to you, may read cluttered for the buyer.
The focus of the home has to shift from your lifestyle to how the buyer will perceive your home.
Don't expect the buyer to see past you. … (8 comments)

living mode: Living Mode vs Selling Mode - 07/09/11 09:57 AM

 
When you are in Living Mode, your house is set up to facilitate your lifestyle.
There may be a room where the kids play that doesn't get tidied daily and that works for you.
It doesn't matter if there is good traffic flow through a room. You are only concerned that everyone has a good view of the TV.
That rack full of shoes by the front door is very convenient and saves a lot of running around looking for kids shoes.
When you want to store something in the basement, you can just plunk it anywhere and come … (10 comments)

 
Janice Ankrett,   Staging Professional

Janice Ankrett

Staging Professional

Burlington, ON

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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.


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