6 Ways To Sell A Soaker Tub
February 15, 2010
Home Staging Tip
It can be challenging making a room with cold hard surfaces feel appealing and inviting to buyers. Follow these 6 easy steps for a spa atmosphere that will be easy to sell.
- En-suites should be decorated in the same colour palette as the master bedroom since they usually look onto each other and we want to continue the flow.
- Soften the hard surfaces of the tub with lush towels either rolled in the corner, draped over the tub or placed in an over-sized basket.
- Candles offer the best lighting for a relaxed atmosphere. They also add some sensual aromas and a pop of colour.
- Artwork gives bathers something interesting to look at while they are relaxing and it’s an easy way to pull the colours together.
- Greenery adds texture and life for rejuvenation.
- Most importantly – it has to be CLEAN and CLUTTER FREE for true relaxation!!!
Four Examples That Sold Quickly
This tub was warmed up with a textured window blind for privacy. The paint colour was chosen to enhance the tiles. Buyers can add any of their own personal touches.
The fresh blue paint coordinates with the counter top and keeps the room feeling clean and spa-like. Nothing feels fresher than white fluffy towels.
This colour scheme is carried through from the master bedroom. The homeowner didn’t want to paint this room so adding artwork was a quick and easy way to introduce other colours to tone down the strong hue. Bringing in some candles, plants and towels blends everything together.
Having a neutral palette is ideal for buyers. The vanity was actually painted white. It used to be oak with brass hardware which looked dated. The wall colour now looks beautiful with the floor and so much better with all the fresh white. The master bedroom had a lot of red so it was only natural to carry it into the en-suite. Flowers and greenery add life to the space.
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Home Staging Tip
staging tips on how 4 area rugs helped sell 4 houses in under one week. http://styledandstaged.com/?p=120
4 Area Rugs Sold 4 Houses
February 3, 2010
Home Staging Tip
4 Examples How Inexpensive Area Rugs Helped Sell These Four Houses in Less Than One Week!
It seems like everyone wants hardwood floors instead of carpets. I am always asked if the floors should be bare for Stagings. I think you want to expose your beautiful hard wood floors as much as possible. Buyers will want to see what is underneath to make sure there is no damage. I also think that area rugs can be very helpful in certain situations. View these 4 examples of when an area can benefit in the sale of a house for very little expense.
#1 SOLD FIRST WEEK – Kevin Coady, Royal LePage Team Realty
When placing furniture on angles, the area rug can ground and define the space so it doesn’t look like the furniture is just ‘floating’. The pattern on the rug gives the room some interest since everything else is solid in colour.
#2 SOLD FIRST WEEK – Monica Flores, Royal LePage Team Realty
We want to create neutral rooms but not boring rooms! Adding this playful area rug allowed me to incorporate artwork and other accessories that flowed into the adjoining dining room. My job is as a Stager is to give buyers some inspiration.
#3 SOLD FIRST WEEK – Kim St-Denis, Royal LePage Team Realty
There was a lot of wood, glass, metal, tile and leather in this contemporary home. Placing the thick shag carpet gave the room just enough softness and texture to make it feel more inviting. The warm colour enhanced the tiles in the fireplace making it the showcase. Since they didn’t have a coffee table the area rug also helped fill the void.
#4 SOLD FIRST WEEK – Monica Flores, Royal LePage Team Realty
When a large open space isn’t defined by walls an area rug can create a ‘room’ and an intimate space. The furniture also shows up better on the ivory carpet. Without the carpet this space just looked like a dark hole. The ivory also picks up the ivory in the artwork, lamps and candles for a cohesive look.
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February 1, 2010
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Sellers often know they need to paint a neutral colour so they end up painting it completely white. Buyers don’t want to feel like they’re in a hospital! Neutral does not mean white. Or they just re-paint it the colour that is already there which might be very limiting to buyers. Neither choice makes sense.
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I’m offering a two hour paint colour consultation for only $125. This offer includes my colour expertise as well as furniture placement, de-cluttering advice and shopping suggestions. I also give a 15% discount on paint/supplies at the Benjamin Moore stores in Barrhaven and Stittsville.
Just Signed a Listing That Requires Help But Not a Full Staging?
As a professional Realtor you know how much easier it is to sell a house that has a fresh coat of paint. However, choosing the correct colour is extremely important. Sellers often know they need to paint a neutral colour so they end up painting it completely white. Buyers don’t want to feel like they’re in a hospital! Neutral does not mean white. Or they just re-paint it the colour that is already there which might be very limiting to buyers. Neither choice makes sense.
I have been staging houses in the Ottawa area for almost five years and I have the perfect formula for selling houses quickly and for top dollar.
100 oversized paint chips really help clients visualize their choice. Each Bristol board is one colour! There are certain colours that work best for the MLS pictures and appeal to the masses. This means more traffic from the MLS listings! Yes, I stick with the neutrals but then I put ‘Style’ and colour in a room through accessories. It’s never boring!
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This House Sold Instantly!
Fresh paint in the correct colour always gets 100% return on the dollar! One example of how paint colour dramatically changed the appeal of this living room. This house sold instantly.
Before Painting – Overwhelming for buyers to visualize the space
After – Move in condition
Fellow Realtors Rave…..
“Heather Maduk of Styled and Staged is always a part of my team when I list a house. Her enthusiasm is contagious, she is very knowledgeable about colours and her suggestions help the homeowner realize a higher sale price in a shorter time on the market. She is also very creative, often using the homeowners accessories but in a different place. I would not list a house without Heather!
Angela Thomson – Royal Lepage, Team Realty
“Heather is an amazing stager! Her expertise and level of service is outstanding and that is why I use her complete package for every listing. I know Heather will produce results and my clients are always happy. It’s amazing how she can visualize the potential of any house and then transform it in such a quick turn-around. Her extensive rental inventory truly creates magic in any room.”Monica Flores – Royal LePage, Team Realty
“On a few occasions Heather was the only difference between a sale and an expired listing. She has become an integral part of my value proposition to clients. I would recommend her services to anyone”
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