Julie's Top 3 Tips for How to Sell a House with Kids!

I've worked with numerous sellers who ask the question all the time... "How am I going to keep this house clean and show-ready with kids?!"  Here is some advice I like to give and some things that have worked for our sellers!

1.  GET THEM INVOLVED  Talk to them about the process and why it’s important to keep the home looking its best for potential buyers.  Get them excited about getting the house sold (asap) and the new adventure to come for them!  

2.  SORTING AND ORGANIZING CAN BE AN ACTIVITY  Make a game of it or provide small rewards if that’s something that tends to work for your kids!

3.  HAVE A SPOT FOR EVERYTHING  Use nice baskets and bins - They make everything look neat and tidy!  Make sure items aren’t spilling over and with open top baskets, be sure things are placed nicely within if you can see up top.  Be careful with clear bins that aren’t in a cabinet, closet, drawer, or storage room since they can look junky! 

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23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

KW Home Staging & Redesign is happy to support the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors' 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Habitat for Humanity on June 28th. We will be donating two Home Staging Consultations, available for auction at the event! 

A couple foursomes left to fill - don't wait! Click the link for more information or to register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kwar-23rd-annual-charity-golf-t…

We Eliminate Distractions! What does that mean?...

Distraction \ dis·trac·tion (home staging): Anything that takes the focus away from what we're selling - the house!

YOU MAY BE SURPRISED to learn what can be distracting to a buyer. Some distractions are obvious, like bold coloured walls and clutter, while others are subtle and can often affect buyers on a subconscious level. 

The average home seller may not know how to pick out what may be a distraction (not to mention sellers are often understandably biased given it's their own home). Even avid DIY-ers will often miss eliminating these!

Home stagers are trained to identify and eliminate distractions that could prevent buyers from seeing the true potential and value of a home.

By identifying and addressing distractions from a buyer's perspective, KW Home Staging & Redesign helps its clients create a home that will appeal to the most home buyers.

Contact us today!

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Back to Basics | The Home Staging Consultation

Real Estate Agents, Home Sellers:  Read on to see how this service can benefit you!

A Home Staging Consultation is the cornerstone of the home staging process.  When we talk about staging a home, it all begins with a consultation.  Home owners can choose to implement recommendations themselves or schedule a home stager for a choice of Staging Services.  

Depending on the market and what is offered as part of the consultation, the investment for a staging consultation can range anywhere from $75 to upward of $500 (in areas like the GTA), in general.  

About KW Home Staging & Redesign, specifically…

We are specially trained to ensure that money invested on preparing your home is being focused on the right things and places.  We will make recommendations on upgrades, repairs, and staging that will benefit your property in today’s market.

KW Home Staging & Redesign has structured its consultation to include a detailed walk-through of the home (with the home owner) for up to 2 hours.  At the end of the visit we provide a property-specific report detailing the recommendations discussed.  

Our Home Staging Consultations address a number of important points, such as:

* suggested updates, upgrades and repairs that will yield a high ROI (return on investment);

* colour consultation for paint recommendations;

* cleaning, decluttering, depersonalizing requirements;

* practical tips for organization and storage;

* proper furniture and accessory layout and placement; and

* decor assessment.

The feedback on this service has been phenomenal!  Our clients love receiving a report to work from and have expressed satisfaction with our process, ideas, and delivery.

KW Home Staging & Redesign is pleased to offer this comprehensive and property-specific Home Staging Consultation service for only $200!  Realtors and Home Sellers alike - Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you simplify and reduce the time your property is listed!  Not to mention an amazing ROI when our recommendations are implemented!

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Open House Saturday 2-4!