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All I did was...add the finishing touches to get $72K OVER LIST.

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Home Stager with Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket 416.928.2999

As professional stagers in Toronto we are asked to stage properties that can be brand new condos of 650 sq. feet on the waterfront to historic houses in the more mature areas of city.

This latest property at 147 Lascelles in the Yonge and Eglington area needed artwork and accessories only. We worked with the home owners furniture to create a polished look to appeal to the buyers looking for a more traditional home.

Before Dining Room

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After  Dining Room

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Before Living Room

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After Living Room

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Before Master Ensuite Bathroom

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After Master Ensuite Bathroom

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After Kitchen

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Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

This property sold for $72,000 over list with multiple offers in 5 days.

Simple and effective home staging created the desired lifestyle look to this property to attract the target market of urban professionals.

You only have 5 seconds to grab the attention of potential buyers when they are looking online.

That's right. 5 seconds according to the latest survey of buyers looking online.

Call the professionals to make sure buyers put your listing on their "must see list".

Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.

416.928.2999

michelle@finnamoreinteriors.com

www.advantagestaging.ca

RESA top ten stager in canada

 

 

Comments (29)

Marc McMaster
RE/MAX Centre Realty - State College, PA
Putting my clients before myself

Very cool, the changes are small but it makes a huge difference. Good job on getting over list price!

Jun 09, 2013 11:14 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Looks terrific.  I think when Realtors mention these things to a customer they get insulted.  Stagers can really make a sale great.

Jun 09, 2013 11:30 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Staging works and it has been proven many times over on my sales. . your pics are a great example of a professional at work

Jun 09, 2013 11:40 PM
Nikkia Lucas Hill
Atlanta's Absolute Realty - Atlanta, GA
REALTOR

Wow, I like the changes made in ALL the after phots.  Each change made the space look warm and inviting.  Great post!

Jun 10, 2013 01:39 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Great job, photos tell how it came about.

Jun 10, 2013 02:06 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Wow, what a difference in price.  Great job!                 

Jun 10, 2013 02:17 AM
Margaret Gehr
Chicagoland Home Staging LLC - Naperville, IL

That's a heck of a return on investment!! Nicely done. 

Jun 10, 2013 02:48 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thanks for sharing you before and after pics. I hope the sellers give you a bonus on this job.

Jun 10, 2013 02:49 AM
Venus Howard
Vindiola Group - Commerce City, CO
CDPE, CIAS, SFR, GRI

WOW!  Sometimes small changes make a dramatic difference.  The pictures are so telling.  Thanks for sharing!

Jun 10, 2013 03:05 AM
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez, Broker - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter

It's nice to be in a sellers market again.

Jun 10, 2013 03:26 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

I love seeing these before and after shots!  You made a huge difference in how that home was perceived.  It's no wonder you got such a boost in price.

Jun 10, 2013 04:02 AM
Ronald DiLalla
Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA
No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Michelle,  nothing like a great staging effort to help increase the price.  Thanks for sharing with us.

Jun 10, 2013 04:13 AM
Frank Harper
Idaho Family Real Estate - Boise, ID
Broker/Owner, Realtor, GRI, SFR.

Looks great! Good job on getting this property sold! I'm sure your client's were very happy!

Jun 10, 2013 04:43 AM
Annette Thor
Connecticut Homes and Commercial Fairfield Cty,CT reinct.com - Westport, CT
Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker in CT

72k over asking is impressive! Your final decoratve touches really bring the space together well.

Jun 10, 2013 06:34 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Michelle -- Very nicely done. Clean and pristine yet welcoming.  Don't care much for random toilet paper rolls and tissue boxes in pics. LOL!

Jun 10, 2013 10:40 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

That just goes to show that a little bit can go a long way. Good photos!

Jun 10, 2013 02:03 PM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Impressive staging, certainly worth the result.  5 seconds to pick your listing?  That requires some serious curb appeal in your ads.  

Jun 11, 2013 05:04 AM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

Thank you to all the agents that dropped in to see the simple and effective changes that were made to stage this property.

I like to think that the more simple you keep the space in terms of look and lifestyle the more buyer appeal the property will have.

We present our ideas to the home owners/sellers in a way that they understand that staging is really marketing. When you live in home you can have it any way you please. But when you are selling it is a product for sale. And you have competition.

By using this terminology, the sellers come to understand that it is not a personal slight to have the home staged but rather a way to market their home so that the listing photos showcase the features and focal points of a room.

It works every time with our clients.

And yes, everyone was extremely pleased with the outcome in the marketing of the home for sale.

Jun 11, 2013 08:07 AM
Melissa Marro
Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team - Orange Park, FL
Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging

Amazing job. Congrats on the gold star too =)

Jun 11, 2013 08:21 AM
Michelle Finnamore
Toronto GTA, Alliston, Newmarket - Vaughan, ON
Preparing your property for sale

HI Melissa, thanks for the good wishes... this home was totally transformed by the end of the staging. It definitely had a huge impact on the results for this home.

Jun 15, 2013 11:58 PM