kingston ontario home staging: Home Staging in Kingston Ontario
- 04/08/07 08:01 AM
Knowing what needs to be done and having the time and inclination to do it are two different things. I will work with you and your belongings to reach the optimal placement of furniture, artwork and accessories to showcase the property. I will be available hands on and to oversee your project, if needed, and you also have access to my extensive list of contacts including, but not limited to, packers, movers, landscapers, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and trades people as well as local discounts. Since each house is unique the average staging cost varies depending on what needs to be … (0 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Vacant Home Staging in Kingston Ontario
- 04/08/07 07:55 AM
Real Estate Brokers will tell you - Selling an empty home is harder and it takes longer. Strategic placement of a few pieces and accessories may be all that it takes to create a warm and welcoming feeling. It allows potential buyers to imagine what their furnishings may look like. It gives them a baseline for scale, proportions and layout, and is actually a better way to see the size of a room. Staging a vacant also gives life to MLS photos, and buyers are less likely to give a lowball offer . Lifestyle selling attracts a greater number of potential buyers … (0 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Dressed For Success - Interior Redesign
- 04/06/07 12:00 PM
Are you stuck and can't figure out what colour to pick for a room? Or maybe you are giving your whole house a makeover and are not sure where to start. Let an expert help take the guesswork out of the situation. After all, color choices are one of the biggest impacts on our moods and the overall feeling of the home. Do you need a little help with your home's décor? We can assist with furniture placement, colour choices, and room styling using your existing furniture and accessories. Dressed For Success can help you make all of your decorating decisions. We can … (0 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Dressed For Success
- 04/06/07 11:51 AM
Real estate marketing has a new weapon in its arsenal - it's called Dressed For Success - Home Staging Strategies. When it comes to real estate, the old adage that you only get one chance to make a first impression is especially true. Are you wondering what you can do to ensure that your listings stand out from the growing number of houses for sale in Kingston? Dressed for Success is a local company that helps you, as an agent, and your sellers sell homes at top dollar and in the shortest period of time possible. Home staging is easy, it works, … (1 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Is Staging Expensive?
- 04/04/07 07:35 AM
The amount of time and money to be invested in your house is entirely your decision. Dressed For Success works within your budget to do as little or as much as you require. Staging is an INVESTMENT, not an expense. Staging your home will only cost you if you don't stage it. After about a month on the market, most realtors will suggest a price reduction. Typically $5,000 and up! That is a lot more than the typical home staging fee.
Isn't it better to be Dressed for Success from the start? … (0 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: What Home Staging is NOT
- 04/04/07 07:00 AM
Home staging is not about tearing out kitchen cupboards or doing major renovations. It is a concentrated effort to direct a buyers eyes to views, square footage and focal points to create an immediate WOW factor that will make a positive impact on potential buyers the second they walk through the door. It is about eliminating the eye catching distractions, highlighting and showcasing the existing features of your home so buyers can imagine themselves living there. For more information on Home Staging and how I can assist you in preparing your home for sale, please check out my website at http://www.dressedforsuccess.ca/ … (9 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Not Bad - Better - Staged
- 04/04/07 06:54 AM
When purchasing a home, buyers aren't just buying a house, they are buying a lifestyle. Home Stagers objectively dress your home to appeal to a wide range of people, while creating an emotional connection. Not Bad Better Staged
For more information on Home Staging in Kingston, Ontario contact Alyse at Dressed For Success … (1 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Pictures Talk
- 04/04/07 06:26 AM
You all know the saying... "A picture speaks a 1000 words" What would you want the pictures of your home on MLS to say? You have 90 seconds to make a lasting impression. That is how long it takes for potential buyers to form their first impression about your house and decide if they want to see more. Lets Talk StatisticsAccording to the National Association of Realtors: 80% of buyers prescreen homes on the internet75% of these buyers went on to drive by the homes61% walk through a home viewed onlineStaged homes look better in online and print advertising because they are appealing and present … (7 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Open House Chronicles
- 04/03/07 08:12 AM
I was at an open house on Sunday. I don't know if it was staged by the realtor or the homeowner. You could see that the cliché things were done. It was neat and tidy, the lights were on, there was a fire in the fireplace and there was a basket with soaps and wine glasses on the en-suite tub. However the furniture placement was horrible. The family room had large windows and lovely fireplace. The furniture was placed with its back to the fireplace and the focal point was the large screen TV. I highly doubt they are planning on leaving … (2 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Blues and Greens should never be seen...
- 03/30/07 06:26 AM
except in the washing machine! Anyone remember that old saying? Along the same lines of Pink and Red never working together. It's funny how "rules" change. How Home Decor is constantly evolving. Here is a simple family room, with before and after pictures, using blue and green accents with a touch of red. Simply removing the middle piece of the sectional, moving the toys to a designated play area, opening the curtains and bringing in a few accessories from other rooms in the house - really opened up this room and made it a lot brighter and warmer.
Before After
If you would like help redesigning … (13 comments)
Love to Travel? Kingston is your centrally located home with fabulous destinations only 2 hours away in every direction! The City of Kingston is located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, along the busiest corridor in the country, Highway 401. Kingston is also situated along the shores of Lake Ontario and at the gateway to the Thousand Islands via the St. Lawrence River. Kingston is also only 45 minutes to the US Border at Watertown, NY, and only 2 hours to Syracuse NY. Kingston is renowned as the Fresh Water Sailing Capital of North America. It prides itself as being the oldest … (6 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: A bobby pin, a lid and baby soap
- 03/26/07 12:26 PM
You are probably wondering what these things have to do with Home Staging. While I was giving my 3 kids their bath this evening, the two youngest were not cooperating. Since I couldn't leave the bathroom, I decided to improvise. Using what I had on hand, I found a way to make Bubbles! Let me tell you, the mood in that bathroom immediately changed, and screams of displeasure turned into squeals of laughter.
Home staging is like Bubbles - You use what the home owner has, you come up with creative solutions, and you turn every day items in to something special!
When … (11 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Going, Going, GONE!
- 03/23/07 01:51 AM
You're moving. Do you really want to pack, schlep and unpack everything in your house? Are there things you can part with now? Your home will look more organized, more spacious and more inviting if you remove the unwanted items. Buyers want to imagine that their new home will be organized, that every item they own will have its own spot in the house. Asking the Difficult Questions: When was the last time you used it?When will you need it again? Why would you need it again?Who might ask for it?What would you need it for?Is it easily replaceable?What's the worst thing … (6 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Garage Sale Tips
- 03/20/07 11:21 AM
Prepping your house to sell? Before you list, keep in mind that people are turned off by rooms that look and feel cluttered. Remember, potential buyers are buying your house, not your belongings, so help them picture themselves and their possessions in your home by making your rooms feel large, light, neutral, and airy. As you clean, get rid of surplus books, magazines, CD's, extra furniture, rugs, vases, etc. It's hard to get rid of possessions, but cleaning and clearing out the clutter can really pay off in the end. Make your garage and basement as tidy as the rest of your … (2 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: it's all in the Accessories!
- 03/14/07 04:28 AM
When we talk accessories, most people undoubtedly think of what we wear. Our minds race to get a visual of that trendy new bag or that haute new necklace. But accessories are also the jewellery for our home. They are the key pieces that dress a house and turn it into a home. They are the bits of glitter and dashes of colour that add warmth and give the room it's WOW factor! When dressing your home think about what you are trying to say and choose your accessories accordingly... From Ordinary
Easy Manicotti1 lb ground meat (Turkey, Beef, Veal) cooked and drained1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup1/2 cup water1 box oven ready Cannelloni/Manicotti24 oz jar/can of Pasta sauce - or your favourite homemade sauce1 tub light cottage cheese or ricotta3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese2 tbs Parmesan CheeseMix Ground Meat, Cream of Mushroom Soup and waterIn a baking dish, Pour approx 6 oz of sauce until the bottom is lightly covered.Spoon meat mixture into each pasta shellLine in baking dishCover with Cottage Cheese, Then remaining pasta sauce.Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese and … (1 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Update and Find a Purpose!
- 03/09/07 04:34 AM
From drab, dreary, cluttered and out of date! - This room lacked a purpose. It was cluttered and didn't show off the size of the room at all. This wallpaper mural was out of date and certainly didn't appeal to a wide range of buyers.
To a cheerful little girls room! A fresh coat of paint, a neutral palette. Girly, but not themed. - and a welcoming chair that any little girl would love to crawl into with mom or dad and read a book. Inexpensive tab curtains were purchased and paper flowers were hot glued to the … (6 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Don't Eat It!
- 03/07/07 02:15 PM
Need a loaf of bread to stage a Kitchen? Try this recipe, with the added bonus of the wonderful smell of Coffee - what could be better?
Java DoughThis is an easy to make sculpting dough that smells like coffee! It bakes to a wonderful antique tan color. ¼ C instant coffee ¾ C warm water 2 C flour ½ C Salt Mix the water and instant coffee together until the instant coffee is dissolved. Mix flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Add mixed coffee solution to flour mixture and stir until a smooth dough is formed. Shape dough … (10 comments)
kingston ontario home staging: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie Squares
- 03/07/07 02:02 PM
1 pkg Pillsburry Chocolate chunk cookie dough1 cup peanut butter1 cup icing sugarCut Dough in HalfPress half into a square baking dishHeat the Peanut Butter in the microwave 30 seconds to 1 minutes until stirable. Mix in Icing SugarSpread over the pressed dough.Take the other half of dough and sprinkle over the top.Bake at 350 for approx 30 mins until slightly browned.Cut into squares.
Courtesy of www.dressedforsuccess.ca … (0 comments)
Knowing what needs to be done and having the time and inclination to do it are two different things. I will work with you and your belongings to reach the optimal placement of furniture, artwork and accessories to showcase the property. ;)
;)
