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Jennie's post is full of great information. Enjoy! If Home Staging has gone Main STREAM why are so many Sellers still up the CREEK without a paddle? Home Staging has gone Main STREAM - and yet there are still many houses that are not Staged and listed for sale. WHY? Based on my experience, it can...
01/29/2010
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I thought Jennie's post was full of great information. Enjoy! If Home Staging has gone Main STREAM why are so many Sellers still up the CREEK without a paddle? Home Staging has gone Main STREAM - and yet there are still many houses that are not Staged and listed for sale. WHY? Based on my experi...
01/29/2010
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According to the paper today, buyers are willing to give up some of yesterday's 'I wants' in order to accommodate changing lifestyles. It is all about family togetherness, casual living and flexible spaces. The predicted 'I wants' are: Large kitchens with an island. Granite counter tops please. E...
01/29/2010
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Before The Master Bedroom is an important area when you are selling your home. You are selling the buyer a Romantic Retreat from the world. The buyer needs to be able to see themselves living in this room. The bed is the focal point of the room and should have a 'hotel' or 'magazine' look. In ot...
01/22/2010
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The 'It' factor refers to that something about a house that speaks to buyers. 'It' can be the size of the rooms. 'It' can be the flow of the house. 'It' can be the colour scheme. 'It' can be the comfortable look of the interior. 'It' can be the number of 'I wants' in the house. Staging deals wi...
01/19/2010
The sale of a home is influenced by price, location, terms and condition. Realtors look at comparables in the area and determine a price for the home. Different locations also factor into the equation. Mortgage rates and market conditions also change things. Stagers work on condition. Stagers de...
01/18/2010
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GLOWING ACIDIC GREEN PAINT! The new colours for 2010 are out. And yes the acid green will take center stage in the green family. If you are planning on selling your home, keep this colour in your accents. It may not appeal to your buyers. Red is returning to a vibrant red but will also serve you ...
01/12/2010
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As Stagers our job is to deal with the things that will interfere with the sale of a home. Odors are part of our job. Whether you call it a scent, aroma or smell it can affect the way a buyer reacts to your house. You may be totally unaware of any odors. They are just normal to you. BUT, when yo...
01/11/2010
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If you watch some of the 'staging' shows on TV, you would think that Stagers go out of their way to insult sellers and their homes. The Stager/Designer comes into the home and emotes shock and distaste while viewing the home. BACK TO REAL LIFE: Because of these shows, I have had clients ask me if...
01/11/2010
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Janice Ankrett
Staging Professional
Home Staging tips and advice offered to help sellers.
Worked in Burlington Ont. and surrounding areas Janice Ankrett helped sellers prepare their homes for sale.
Janice worked with real estate agents and owners to help the home sell as quickly as possible for the best possible price.