Staging in Calgary the Next Rage

 I receive lots of calls from people that are inquiring into home staging in Calgary. It always surprises me that so many people have never heard of staging or think its way out of reach.
 Staging is proven marketing techniques to prepare homes for sale,by strategically placing art work and accessories. Staged properties will sale on average of 7% more in less then half the time. Staging will create flow in your space, keeping the potential buyer moving, Creating a universal appearance to make the space appeal to more buyers. First impression is the key to the sale of any property as a buyer will know in less then 4  minutes if they are interested. 
 Don't be reluctant to invest in a home your leaving, home staging will cost less then a price reduction. most buyers today are looking for a move in ready home and are willing to pay top dollar to get it. Staged properties send signals of trust to potential buyers. How you may ask? When a property is staged  all repairs and issues have been fixed before the home went on the market. I also encourage all my clients to get a home inspection prior to listing. This way the seller is well aware of any issues that can come up after an offer has been made.
 Just a few years ago you could buy a home in Calgary without even looking at it these day are long gone. Its a buyers market and buyers are picky. Their are more and more homes listed everyday, Staging  is an investment will make you property stand out from the pack.Helping buyers envision themselves living in the space and connecting emotionally with the property .



Elysse Bulloch
Simply Stylish Staging
403.710.4229

Working Weekends

I have been spending my weekends touring open houses in Calgary. On my tour I started to compile a list of things you should not do at your open house. Here it goes the top of the list of What not to do at your open House.

#1) Remove all family photos. Guys I cant stress this enough, its for your safety strangers are going through your home do you really want them to know what you and your kids look like?

#2) Opening all closet doors. I seen this way to much all the closet doors are open but the closet is in disarray. What are potential buyers looking at your messy closet. Organized storage space is in the top three things potential buyers are looking for.

#3) Clean the fridge out. Yes potential buyers will look in your fridge. Buy a new box of baking soda to neutralize the food order in the fridge.

#4) Fresh flowers, its allergy season and the last thing you want is a potential buyer having a pollen attack at your open house.Silk plants have come along way and with no up keep needed its a cheaper alternative to the real thing.

#5)Air fresheners, really its nice enough to open the windows and let the fresh air in. Its better to have no small at all. Some people are sensitive to fragrance and it just may sway them not to make an offer.

I hope you find this insightful after visiting several open houses the past couple weeks I thought I should share what not to do . After all one of these tip just might sell your property at your open house.

Elysse Bulloch

www.simplystylishstaging.com

How to sell your home in a Balanced Market

In Calgary their currently is 12 000 homes for sale. How can you get your home to stand out in a crowd like that? It's simple really Home Staging!!

What is Home Staging you ask? Home Staging is proven marketing techniques that sell properties quickly and for a higher return on investment.We all like a higher return on our investments, but you can't make money unless you invest money. Home Staging is a small investment compared to the 5% more you could make on your property just from the service.

In today's balanced market sellers need the competitive edge to get their home noticed. Home Staging will help your home appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, creating more traffic to your listing.

Elysse Bulloch
Simply Stylish Staging

http://www.simplystylishstaging.com