Staged homes become sold homes!

Staged homes become sold homes!!  All three homes were staged and sold, how much does it cost to stage?

 

 

 

 

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Six costly staging mistakes in preparing your home for a quick sale and high profit.

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Written by Anna Topolinsky

De-cluttering and cleaning jobs are high on the list that real estate professionals recommend to home and property sellers.

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Home Renovations require a Top-Notch Team, and Images Staged with Flair has the Best in Niagara

Home Renovations require a Top-Notch Team, and Images Staged with Flair have the Best in Niagara.

By Anna Topolinsky, Owner

 

Providing valuable home staging services and home renovations requires a network of trusted professionals.  Home staging companies must continually work to create, modify and update a large roster of businesses with multiple areas of expertise that meet and exceed customer expectations.

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All business are dynamic and changes in management or process can affect service levels. If any of our partner companies fall short of our exacting standards, under perform in customer service or fail to deliver on time, on budget and on spec, they are subject to removal.

By retaining only the top trades and supports, we are confident clients will be extremely satisfied with their staging and home renovations. Images Staged with Flair must offer unique solutions, designed to sell that require a different mix of services for every client. To achieve maximum returns for you, we must be the best and everyone we work with must be the best.

Exceptional service provider, Kevin from Assit-u-move, has been a pivotal part of our growth and a great home staging resource. Kevin and his crew are always courteous, professional, dependable and flexible. Last minute moves and client requested changes never set them back. The care and concern for clients and their property are exemplary and they stand the stereotypical image of the surly mover on its head.

Korson Furniture supports us in ways that the customer doesn’t see every day. Owner Sheila Harvey brings a wealth of knowledge. I have had the opportunity to hear her speak at our Real Estate Staging Association Hamilton meeting and she always has time to promptly return calls, which is so important when deadlines are looming.

One thread that runs through all the trades and service providers and supports that are needed to complete a properly staged home is that they value their businesses as much as I do my own. Building up a fabulous team has been an ongoing process that began when we did, 8 years ago. I am thankful for their hard work, and  professionalism because at the end of the day our client is not interested in how we staged a house for sale, but how that staged house sells.

About Assist –U- Move

Assist-U-Move is owned by ex-military man Kevin David, features prompt courteous local moving service as well as long distance moves within Ontario. Specializing in Houses and Apartments, Assist-U-Move will quote jobs or a per hour basis or by flat rate. References available on request, for more information

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About Korson Furniture Designs

Korson Furniture Design designs, customizes, imports and distributes quality home furnishings to top tier and mid-level furniture retailers and interior designers across Canada. These valued partners share our dedication to the highest level of customer service and quality.  Our selection of distinctive furniture and accent pieces represents the most inspirational and finely-crafted pieces available today. From modern euro-style to the timeless appeal of traditional designs, we offer a world of innovative and exciting new possibilities!

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Images Staged with Flair

66 Facer Street

St.Catharines, Ontario

l2m 5j2

905-980-4962

www.imagesstagedwithflair.ca

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Does Staging work? You bet it is!!

Does staging work? Yes it does!!!

Does staging work and does it help to sell your home faster? You bet it does!

I was asked to stage a row  of townhomes back a few months ago. There were  8  units  and they were listed  for almost 6 months without any offers  while they were vacant.  Upon entering the  condo I realized what  part of the problem was!  The condo had a very nice open concept feeling, you walk in the  front door  and you had a straight sight line directly from front, through to living room/dining room/ kitchen and then  to the back yard.  We  did recommend to the builder that they add a raised deck off the back patio doors, which they did for the model  home, this gave the buyers  extra living space outdoors.

The open concept was terrific and it is what buyers are looking for, but the  main problem of the condo was the  narrow and long living room/dining room area,   which created an almost  bowling alley effect. Buyers were having a hard time envisioning  where and how they were going to set up their furniture, and how they were going to use the function of each space.

We staged the model using the furniture to create the function of each separate space as shown in the picture below. First area was the living room, second area was the dining room, but in between both spaces we added a buffet side cabinet , and when placing it in between both rooms, it told the buyers where the living started and ended and where the dining room started and ended, thus giving each space its own function.

The townhomes  were  built very well, with beautiful  hardwood floors throughout, granite counter tops, beautiful backsplash and very nice kitchen….

Once staged they sold  two units, one was the staged unit one was the vacant unit. Great!! I was so thrilled and I was hoping for the quick sale of the other  6 units.  Since the staged unit was sold we had to move our furniture and accessories down to another vacant unit, which we did and then we had a new model condo to show to potential buyers!

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Does staging work? What happened in the next two months is why staging does  work!!!!

I am happy to say that  all are now sold except for one!!!  Fantastic right? Well every single townhome that sold was a staged model unit!!  We moved our furniture and accessories 5 times !!! The home buyers had the opportunity to purchase a vacant unit  and not  a staged model, but in every case,  every  unit  that was  purchased ,the buyers choice was always  the staged unit over the vacant unit!

Images Staged with Flair

66 Facer Street

St..Catharines, Ontario

www.imagesstagedwithflair.ca

 

model home in Niagara on the Lake

Model home in Niagara on the Lake

Beautiful model home

Beautiful 2 bedroom model home in Virgil, Niagara on the Lake, hardwood throughout, beautiful granite   countertops, open concept, large bright rooms, large breakfast bar with island. Oversized garden doors to decked back yard. So many upgrades, for further information on this home and Bice Builders, Niagara on the Lake, please call 905-933-6751

We  have a warehouse of current furniture and accessories that will transform your house into a marketable home that you will sell quickly and for more money! Whether it is for your occupied home needing just a few accessories or a vacant model home where we can accommodate to implement a home with beautiful items that will make any buyer fall in love!

Stage your home! Sell your home! Staging was provided by Images Staged with Flair

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Model Home Staging

Model Home Staging

Beautiful 2 bedroom model  home, hardwood throughout, open concept, large bright spacious rooms. This home was  located in Jordan Station and is close to highway access, and schools. Country living but close to all amenities. Beautiful granite countertops, large master bedroom with large walk in closet and impressive master bath. Second bedroom can be used a s a den, office, or guest room. Next to guest bedroom there is another 4 piece bath. We decided to add a punch of color using orange to attract the buyer attention.  Images Staged with Flair,  staged and it sold. Stage your home! Sell your home! For all your staging services please call Images Staged with Flair, 905-980-4962  www.imagesstagedwithflair.ca

Stage your Home! Sell Your Home!

Staging provided by Images Staged with Flair

905-980-4962

www.imagesstagedwithflair.ca

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Images Staged with flair biggest project for 2015

 

Images Staged with Flair biggest project for 2015

This was our biggest project for the year 2015. Homeowners were relocated and rented this home. Tenants did a lot of damage and homeowners had to decide if they were selling as is or if they were going to spend the money to have the home renovated before they sell. Images Staged with Flair, we have a list of trades that we work with and trust. Their work s second to none and they are willing to work with the clients budget in mind. New hardwood throughout, some renovations in master bath, new flooring in master bedroom, new granite in 3 bathrooms and kitchen, new flooring in master bath, new garage doors, fresh paint throughout and staging. This home sold in first week.

Images Staged with Flair is located in St.Catharines, Ontario, we service the Niagara Region and surrounding areas, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Grimsby, Vineland, Stoney Creek, Welland, Fort Erie, Fonthill, Pelham, Wainfleet, Port Coulborne and Hamilton.

 

Junior League Holiday House Tour 2015

Junior League Holiday House 2015

Christmas is here and so is the 33rd Junior League Holiday House Tour 2015.

Images Staged With Flair were honored with the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event, we were asked to decorate the master bedroom,  and master bath and office with Christmas decor.  There were  many hours invested in sourcing for the items that were chosen for the space, packing and set up of these rooms.  Although it was very challenging to input all the work involved,  it was also very rewarding to work with some of my colleagues  and all the wonderful ladies I met from the Junior League. The 33rd annual Junior League Holiday House Tour
included three beautiful homes, located in Burlington, Aldershot, and Dundas. We had over 3000 guests that were wowed by all the beautiful Christmas decor that was implemented by many talented designers that gave their time for this great foundation.

Special Thanks to my colleagues Liz DiTomaso from Elegant Living Decorating, Lynn McMillan from Bellissimo Design, Sheri  McCutcheon and Colleen Smith.

Below are some pictures of the space that we decorated

 

 

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Meet St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik

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On Wednesday March 25th Our local Real Estate Staging Niagara Chapter hosted a great event, we were honored to have our very own Mayor Walter Sendzik. We were also excited to have The Furniture Gallery graciously offer their beautiful showroom to use for our venue.

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St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik will speak about “The state of the Niagara Real Estate Market”.Meet and Greet at The Furniture Gallery

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