Staging on a Budget

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If you’re trying to sell your home, then you know that your biggest challenge is to make your home interesting to potential buyers. Staging can be a way to appeal to buyers, but many people reluctant because they think they can’t afford staging.  There are many ways to stage a home that won’t break the wallet.

I am sure you have already heard this, if you’re selling your home de clutter and de personalizes are the easiest and cheapest ways to prepare for the market. Buyers are easily distracted by stuff. You are selling the home not the stuff in the home. Less is always more when it comes to staging.

Paint is money in a can; bold colored paint can to be overly personalized. Consider painting neural and muted tones like browns, grays, blues and even yellow. Buyers want to know their décor will match.

Staging tell a story inviting buyers in, make the beds, and fluff the pillows on the couch. These easy household tasks will give the buyer thoughts of a well taken care of house, making it easier for them to see the positive features of the property.

Open the windows let natural light in. Sunlight will help your home feel bright and warm welcoming buyers. Studies show that people are happier and more productive when exposed to natural light. We want buyers to be happy when they tour your home

These few staging tips will go a long when selling your home; just remember soon you will be on the other side of the table looking at home for sale. Think about what you are looking for when touring homes. Keep it in mind when staging on a budget and the process will be much easier.

What things do you do to stage your home for sale? What has worked for you?

 Ellysse Bulloch

Simply Stylish Staging

Home Buying and Selling Seminar Calgary

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Sabrina Stevenson and I are hosting a seminar on buying, selling and preparing your Home in today’s market. We want to give you the Buyer or Seller a one stop shop for your real estate investment. We are working hard on presentation and planning our event, which will be in early June more info to be announced.


We need your input:


What kinds of information are you interested in hearing about from a mortgage associate, a Realtor home stage home inspector?


What about the home buying and selling process would you like more info on?


Have you worked with a Realtor or Stagers before and how was the experience? What was good or bad?


What would be the best evening for you to attend?


We would love to hear your feedback

How to Create a Backyard Oasis

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The days of summer will soon be here, sunshine, sandals and warm summer nights outside. Outdoor living space is becoming a trend with home buyers and sellers. Having an outdoor space is a way to expand your living space without a pricey Reno. Whether you have a patio, balcony or deck you can make use of the space to create stylish and comfortable retreat.

Comfort is at the top of the list when designing an outdoor space. It does not matter if you choose metal, wicker or wood patio furniture the comfort is in the cushion. When choosing cushions for be sure to choose a fabric the will resist the elements. Outdoor cushion come in all different colors and patterns which is a great way to incorporate more color to your outdoor space to create ambiance.

 When designing your outdoor space you need to think about your lifestyle and needs for the space. I personal like the idea of have a conversation setting in my backyard. A couch and a couple chairs will give you the most function for entertaining or family dinners.

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 If you don’t have a backyard but still crave an outside retreat a chic bistro set maybe your answer. Define the space with an outdoor rug and a few flowers presto your balcony oasis is complete.

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Well chosen accessories will turn your outdoor oasis from so-so to over the top.   Pillows and a throw are a nice addition to your outdoor space and a great way to add fun colors to your patio. Candles are a great way to add drama and lighting for summer nights outdoors. If you need more light try torches, lanterns and solar lighting to add even more drama.

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Birdhouses, feeders and bathes are great accessories for your outdoor space; they add a whimsical charm and let you enjoy nature too.

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 I wanted to give you a little inspiration to create your own back yard oasis, a place to enjoy the short summers we have in Calgary.

Elysse Bulloch
Simply Stylish staging

Create Your Ideal Space with Oiloboard.

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Today I discover a cool new website that could help solve your design problems. Nine out of ten people can not visualize what decor or furniture will look like in their current or new space. Oiliboard.com is an interactive tool that lets you create a mood boards picking out all the items you like and placing them together to get an idea of the full look.

Oiloboards uses brands like Crate&Barrel, Ikea and West elms, if you like the look you create you can order everything right from the store online. Clever marketing I would say!

Check out my mood broad.

Evolution Of Home Staging

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Real Estate Agents use a wide range of tools to catch the attention of buyers. Hoping that one or more will put an offer on the property, home staging continues to become a powerful tool with a lot of success. Almost 98% percent of people are starting their home search online so it’s no surprise that visual appearance will play a big role in the salability of your property.

It is very important to think about who the potential buyers are when preparing your home for sale. Home stagers have a good understanding of who the potential buyer is, what are their demographics and why someone would buy your home. It is critical that the presentation of the homes appeals to the right buying group. Think of it this way, a home needs to be presented differently to a young professional then a retired couple downsizing.

Home staging is a fairly new industry which is still evolving. Staging used to be making a property appealing to the widest range of buyer’s tastes. However the industry is now moving forward to understanding the target buyer and focusing on want these buyers want. Staging tells a story about the potential buyer’s dream lifestyle rather than de cluttering, de personalizing and neutralizing.

Stats show staged home sell in % 78 less time than a home that has not been staged. Staging helps define the space, only one out of every ten people can visualize the sizing and furniture placement in an empty space. Staging helps to show how the function of the space.

We recently help some young professional prepare their condo, which resulted in an offer close to the asking price in just five days. These client were able to move on with their life quickly with little stress and inconvenience. 


Simply Stylish Staging
Elysse Bulloch