I confess – I don’t like to clean. I love to make things beautiful and I like things to be clean, but to me cleaning isn’t fun.
I love love love the cleaning product I’ve been using from Caldrea. It is the Countertop Cleanser in Ginger Pomelo. 
Each time I use it the wonderful scent reminds me of a lotion I received from a swanky hotel in California – delicious!
They have seasonal scents as well and “From relaxing herbal to energizing citrus, these distinctive fragrances bring luxury to every household task.”
Now I think most of us feel the same way about cleaning - so why not add a little inspiration and joy into our routine. If a product can help us be inspired or invigorated while cleaning it's well worth the cost!
Why do we love walking into a luxurious hotel or spa? Because it is so nicely decorated and so spotlessly clean, right? Well this cleaning line not only cleans, has beautiful containers but smells incredible! I find that once I start cleaning I’m looking for things to clean just so I can see how great it works and how good it makes the room smell! If I’m inspired to clean I’m certainly recommending them to my clients as well!Caldrea Countertop Cleanser is safe and effective on all non-porous surfaces. Since I was so thrilled with this product, I had to check out their website and see what other items they had available! Loved the opening line on their website that said “We believe that luxury and utility are perfectly compatible, so every product is made to perform beautifully.” Guess I’m not the only one that feels luxurious using these products!
So many of my friends will especially love the fact that this is that it is a environmentally friendly product line. Their tag line is “Beautifully clean – Elegantly green”!
I’m going to give myself a treat and get their window cleaner – maybe I’ll like cleaning them better without the ammonia smell!
The countertop cleanser was purchased at Pomagrantes in Silverton and you can check here for a local store that carries their product line. In addition to cleaning products they have a variety of laundry, baby, skin and cleaning tools that look interesting.
Creative Concepts and Contracting is a home staging and contracting business serving Salem Oregon and surrounding areas. Preparing a home for sale or starting a remodeling project can be stressful and we can help! Specializing in vacant and occupied home staging, interior redesign, repairs, updating and remodeling.
With a little magic, vacant rooms can come alive and show buyers the full potential on the internet and in person. Here's a quick snipit of a job we completed last week.
The best way to entice potential buyers to envision living in a home is to make sure it appeals to their senses - which is nearly impossible to do when it is vacant!
Leave a comment and let us know what you think! For other examples and ideas check out our website too!
Nearly every home I visit has a stash of no longer used "valuables" -- an old computer monitor, cameras, pdas, game consoles. These items were expensive when we purchased them, and even if no longer in use, it's hard to give them away and finding someone to buy them may be challenging.
Here's a great option I just came across that I had to share! 
Costco has partnered with Gazelle and is offering Costco cash for your unwanted:
Sounds easy . . enter what you would like to trade in and Gazelle lets you know the value. They send you a shipping box and pay for the postage. You get a Costco Cash Card and don't send these items to a landfill! Sounds like a win-win to me! I'll be checking out the value on my old pda . . . and a few other things we've got kicking around here as well. For more information or to give it a try check out the website here.
If you haven't used it in a year do you really need it? Thinking about decluttering and finding it overwhelming? Creative Concepts and Contracting has great tips and ideas to make the process streamlined and effective. Whether you're moving or improving, home staging can help you create the spaces you love!
Ever wonder if it's worth the extra cost when buying fruit or vegetables to make an organic choice? Here's a list of the top 10 most contaminated fruits and veggies compiled by the Environmental Working Group.
This time of year fresh peaches are available locally - many farms offer organic choices as well. Best choice for produce is always fresh and local! For more information on the Environmental Working Group study click here.
Creative Concepts and Contracting - providing professional home staging service for the Willamette Valley in Oregon (where some of the best fruit is available locally)!
Dear Real Estate Agent –
I’ve enjoyed getting acquainted with you and think you have a great many admirable qualities that home sellers will find important. Perhaps your attention to detail, negotiation skills and networking abilities set you apart from other agents, and I should start referring clients to you. I know you have lots of experience and vast areas of expertise. Yes, your personality is fun, witty and entertaining, but your real estate photos online are killer.
Killer in a bad way. They kill any thought of me referring business to you and are an example of what I tell my clients to look for when choosing an agent. With over 85% of home buyers looking online for a home they can’t afford to go onto the MLS or real estate listing site with too few or poor photos.
Now I know you have probably received training on taking great photos and marketing -- then WHY am I continuing to see . . .
Cars - in the driveways drawing attention from the house and blocking the view or parked in front on the house.
The house is for sale - not the cars - right?
Tilting Photos -- I'm sure the house doesn't have a structural problem, but when your photos lean to the right or left I'm feeling like I'm going to slide out of the room. Any simple photo editing software can help remedy this problem -- Let's all straighten up please!
The mysterious photos of . . . who knows what. Photos that don't feature the focal points, room sizes or architecture shouldn't be posted. Sometimes less is more - seriously!
I'm sure this home has other features to highlight than this!
Please don't keep me in the dark! I've looked at your listing photos and they are all so dark, that I still don't have a clue on what your listing looks like. Additionally, when I look at this photo I have no concept of this room's size or flow.
Clutter . . . I am overwhelmed by the stuff in the photo that I can't see the room. When it's wall to wall furniture or counters full of stuff the photos buyers are going to click on by. At minimum - have the seller move some items out of the area to get a better photo. Better - refuse to take photos and list until the house is properly prepared for sale!
Yes, I think you may be a great real estate agent, but in this market, you can't afford to appeal to each and every home buyer that checks out your listing! Top agents must have top quality online photos in order to market effectively. When we get asked for a recommendation on a real estate agent in our area, we always advise clients to view agents listings online first. What do your photos say about you?
Personally we use picnik to edit our photos and find it quick and easy to use - turning mediocre photos into ones that are memorable and create great first impressions! Creative Concepts and Contracting is a professional home staging company in Salem
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Home staging services for Salem & the Willamette Valley-specializing in staging, interior redesign, repairs and remodeling. Let us help you prepare your home for sale or achieve the look you love!
You can't change your location or the market conditions, but you CAN change the impact your home makes and whether the buyer can envision making this their home.
Why do buyer's need to envision themselves living in your residence? Ask any realtor and they will agree -- buyers shop with logic and make offers with emotion. Buying a home is an emotional decision.
To maximize your home selling profits, it must show very well. Creative Concepts and Contracting can help you with all aspects of preparing your home for sale. From staging, repairs or updating, to packing and cleaning - Creative Concepts will help you maximize your time and budget and reduce the stress of selling your home.
Why would your home need "staging" to help make it show well? Staging is a design technique that uses your own belongings and furnishings to make the house inviting to the widest audience of potential buyers possible. Staging emphasizes the positive features of your home, and minimizes the challenges.
If a buyer is distracted by clutter, odors, excess furniture or decorating choices, they are not going to be able to "see" the actual space. Staging is looking through the buyer's eyes and creating a notable impression that will last even if they view six more houses that day! In any market, statistics show that staging helps the home sell faster and for higher prices than comparable homes in the area.
Our goal is to support you in your efforts to sell your home in the quickest amount of time for the most money, and with the least amount of stress. From curb appeal to the laundry area, we can help show off your home to make a premiere presentation!!
Home staging, repairs and remodeling provided for Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Philomath, Stayton and the Willamette Valley Oregon areas.
Contact us at: 503-881-0886
A dated faux paint, clutter and faded bedding are replaced, transforming this bedroom to a resort looking retreat!
When featuring a home for sale, even small areas can make a big impact, like this little courtyard - vacant it hold no appeal but with a few added features it is memorable!
Accentuating the architecture is what great staging does best! Where is the fireplace in the first listing photo?
Decluttered and a light bright photo makes this room appear spacious and inviting.
Correct paint color again makes a huge difference. The first photo was the actual MLS listing photo -- note the difference in the woodwork -- it really stands out after painting!
A spacious master bathroom can seem cold and uninviting -- but with a few accessories really becomes appealing!
Only 10% can imagine the possiblities a vacant room holds -- a huge room can seem daunting when vacant but warm and lovely when staged!
Creative Concepts and Contracting very capably came to my rescue and helped me with my real estate problem. After 35 years in the same home, I was ready to move, but the task was too daunting. They went above and beyond the call of duty by helping me pack and clear out many years of accumulation. In addition to the work they did, they provided me so much moral and emotional support. The transformation they performed on my home was amazing, and during the first open house multiple full price offers were received! Selling my house became a quick and less stressful process due to their excellent abilities! Outstanding!
Elaine Dahl
Homeowner-Keizer Oregon
"From a photographer's point of view, working with Margaret makes my job simple. Her eye for design and attention to detail are top notch. I would recommend Margaret to anyone who is serious about selling their house."
Shane Mincinski - Real Estate Photographer - Corvallis Oregon
Margaret Oscilia really has a keen eye for detail! Her sense of style really creates the WOW factor that makes your home stand out from the crowd and sell faster!! She provided me an amazing model home on short notice, going above and beyond my expectations.
Polly Cappalo
Principal Broker
Windermere Willamette Valley -Albany Oregon
Thank you for all your help in preparing my home for sale. My health issues made this an impossible but necessary task for me; and you performed all the work professionally and beyond my expectations. Your ingenuity and competence made your work affordable and helped my home sell quickly in a "buyers" market. The quality of your work is exceptional - thank you!
Elmer Brown - Homeowner-Portland Oregon
Over and over again, I have been impressed by the real estate transformations Joe and Margaret achieve. I have personally worked with them for nearly 20 years. They are committed to quality workmanship, attention to detail and are resourceful and capable. They are my first choice for staging and repairs.
Don Paterson -Broker Windermere Pacific West Properties, Inc.
The work you did on our home was professional and the results were wonderful. Your attitude and experience made the process fun also. Thank you so much!
Doris - Homeowner - Salem, Oregon
AMAZING! When I walked into the room my jaw dropped! I couldn't believe the difference. Thank you SO much.
Kristen Smith, Keller Williams - Albany Oregon
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