Susan Macaulay

Web Page: http://www.canadianstagingprofessionals.com/pages/?cspid=1357

Company Name: Clarity Over Clutter

Service Areas: Winnipeg and surrounding areas

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RESULTS OF HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG, MB – PROPERTY SOLD IN 5 DAYS !! $35,000. OVER LIST PRICE !!

RESULTS OF HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG, MB – PROPERTY SOLD IN 5 DAYS $35,000. OVER LIST PRICE !!!

Susan Macaulay owner and Professional Stager of Clarity Over Clutter staged a property in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Meeting with the clients for a ‘Consultation’ was the first step in preparing this property for sale. There was a number of recommendations that were shared with the homeowners. The homeowners were willing to put alot of effort into getting the house ready to sell. Working with a limited budget and keeping in mind that the family, which included 3 children, had to continue living in the property while the work was being done, were a few of the things that we had to keep in mind while preparing the property for Staging.

A number of items needed to be removed from the property and stored off site. Some painting and repairs were completed by the homeowners. They worked hard day and night!

Reminding the homeowners that these preparation are also beneficial when they move, as they have gone through items that will are now ready to be placed in their new home helped them keep moving forward.

Opening up the space in all the rooms both physically and visually is evident in the photos.

Clarity Over Clutter’s team created a very welcoming, relaxing Living room.

The difference speaks for itself.

This Dining area is a place to relax and enjoy eating with family and friends.

Removing the extra items in the kitchen, doing some painting, restoring the cabinets, and adding some accessories gave this kitchen a fresh look revealing the spaciousness and brightness.

Removing excess furniture in the Master Bedroom, adding some accessories to highlight the existing colors in the room created the feeling of ‘This is a relaxing – get away from the world’ space.

Removing the stored items allowed this room to be set up as its intended function – a Playroom. As the family grows this space can be transformed to a Games Room – maybe pool table or foosball??

The Home Staging in Winnipeg work that Susan Macaulay of Clarity Over Clutter did in the house was performed with a limited budget and the fact that the family was living in the house while it was up for sale.

GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG

Recently, I had the opportunity to complete a Consultation for HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG for a wonderful family. There are many things to do in preparing to move. Packing up excess items prior to listing a house is very important. As items are pulled out for packing up, it can become very overwhelming and stressful. especially when you have a young family. Taking the time in preparing the house for sale can make all the difference in the world to selling it faster and for increased profit. REMEMBER – buyers want to see the house and all that it offers – not your personal items. It can also make the transition to the new home a little easier.

There are a few tips that can help in the process of packing up:

- Make plans for an off-site storage location, either a rented space, using portable storage containers, storage in the new home, or friends and family. Knowing where all the stored items will be stored gives you a clear plan of what to do once things are packed up.

-Gather boxes from stores or purchase some at the moving and/or storage companies. Another great way to pack up items is using large plastic storage bins with lids. They can also be used after the move to store out of season items. (Plastic bins keep moisture out as well)

-Start in one area of a room. As items are taken out of drawers, cupboards, closets etc., decide to – KEEP (still used, not worn out, not broken) DONATE (not used anymore, don’t fit) DISCARD (broken, worn out, missing pieces). Moving items that are no longer needed or used only add energy, expense and time to moving. Be very objective of items not used. (Are there coats, dishes, decorations, or other items that you are hanging onto but don’t use – take a breath and decided to let it go). After you complete an area – move to the next area. This system of working through your house will help to keep you focused. Jumping from room to room or area to area will only cause confusion and add to stress AND waste your productive time.

-Keeping items because you want to pass them on to family or friends in the future BUT don’t use them now yourself – ask them if they want them. If they want them – give them to them now. Better for them to enjoy them now than later. If they do not want them – rethink where they can go. There are many organizations that will take items for needy families or individuals.

-As you have a collection of items to donate or discard – remove them from the house as soon as possible. It will free up the space – and add to your feeling of accomplishment.

-Label each packed box / container (Mark on the top and 2 sides) with the room that is will be going into. Also mark what the box contains. ie; Kitchen – pots and pans or Family room – games

-For items that are used daily and need to be accessible, pack them up last and keep that pile of boxes / containers grouped together and transported in such a way that they will be accessed first and easily. Place a special marking (either a large coloured paper taped on the box OR marked in RED marker) identifying that it is an essential box/container.

-Use packing paper (if possible) to pack up breakables. Using newspaper is okay – but an extra job of having to wash or wipe off the print could add a step in the unpacking process. Packing paper is available thru storage/moving companies.

GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG

The items in this room are in the beginning stages of packing up and moving out. The room is GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG, MB. This room will be the games/playroom.

Stay tuned for the AFTER photo

HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG, MB

HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG

My team and I STAGED a beautiful house in an older established area of Winnipeg. Our HOME STAGING revealed its great features such as coved ceilings, original hardwood floors, octagon tile in the bathrooms, a unique layout both on the main floor and second floor, with 4 window benches throughout the house. Two beautiful fireplaces (one wood and one gas), a kitchen that would be a dream kitchen for anyone and a great color scheme. The house has many upgrades and that gave us a great base to work with when doing the HOME STAGING.

We used the majority of the homeowners furnishings, bringing in only 3 pieces of rental furniture and a variety of rental accessories.

Everyone who previewed the house said “WOW”. That is what we wanted – the WOW factor and we achieved it. The house had first showings on July 27 and SOLD the week of August 26th.

This was a higher end property with a higher price point and HOME STAGING did give the value added to help sell the property.

Here are a few photos to show the Staged Property.