Home Staging the “Broken” Home

It always seems tragic when a marriage breaks down and couples choose to go their separate ways.  What is worse is that the children most often get pulled in two different ways.  There is no doubt many losses experienced by all.  One of these losses may be the family home.  Needing to sell for quick [...]

First Zoomers Staging Specialist

I am so excited to announce that I am the very first Canadian Certified Staging Professional (TM) to have completed the Zoomer Staging Specialist designation continuing education course. I am just awaiting my exam being marked to make the designation official.
What a valuable course ZSS is! It is the perfect bridge between Staging [...]

HOMEOWNERS: MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT, SECRETS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

10 SECRETS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME
1. FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY IMPRESSION    No matter how good in interior looks, the buyer has already judged your home by the outside view. There is never a second chance at a first impression. -It’s 100% return on curb appeal investing.
2.  ALWAYS BE READY TO SHOW.   Your house has [...]

10 REASONS TO HOME STAGE AND SELL

 1.  NO TIME FOR STAGING.  If you  have time to sell your house, you have time to set the stage. Don’t underestimate Staging, unless your prepared to accept less than your property is worth. No one can guarantee your result, but we can say,  fail to stage your home and ?your’re less likely to secure [...]

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! I THINK? IT IS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHERE WE CLEAN, DE-CLUTTER AND IF SELLING PREPARING OUR HOME TO PUT ON THE MARKET. ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO PUT YOUR HOUSE UP FOR SALE IN THE SPRING IS THE WEATHER ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ADDING SPACE TO YOUR [...]

ONLY THE BEST HOME STAGERS GATHER IN TORONTO–CSP CONVENTION APRIL 2009

SIMPLY THE BEST, Christine Rae soon corrected me, that was the name of the Convention and it couldn’t be more true.  What an incredible woman Christine Rae!  She can motivate, stimulate, and be disciplinary all at the same time. She is beautiful and elegant, yet a strong and powerful woman.  Continuous education and awareness, ensuring [...]

Staging Terminology

Many of you have heard of the two most popular terms that are associated with preparing your home for sale, ‘de-personalize’ and ‘de-clutter’. You may have heard these terms from watching television programs, or reading articles in your favourite magazine. The more houses I go into, the more I see that these two [...]

CSP 2009 Convention

Welcome all,  Just a quick note to say I just attended my first CSP Convention and it was well worth every cent, The keynote speakers were probably the best I have ever seen, very informative, enlightening and motivational.  Thanks to Christine Rae and all the CSP Staff for all your hard work !