I'm happy to see (or hear) that many Realtors are getting more and more interested in Home Staging. Many claim they just don't know enough about how it all works and how to present it to their clients.
Not wanting to leave it to the Agents to google a home stager in their area and give us a call I ask...
DEAR REALTOR, What is your preferred way for us to get in touch with you?
-Cold calling...after my one and only hang up - I decided to find another avenue (Thanks G.P)
-Open Houses...I liked this method and have gained a client from it, but can only hit them on Sundays in my area. Not great for reaching a large number of you.
-Blogging...Also have earned a client this way, but a little too passive for me and many Agents still do not actively blog in my area.
-Flyers in your mailboxes...have delivered hundreds
-Referals are always good, but again...Passive.
-Calling directly...Please tell me if I'm wrong here - But I don't feel right calling your office and having you paged.
So DEAR REALTOR...how can I reach you so that we can chat and I can show you how you could benefit from my services? Coffee is on me!
Consultations can be a powerful tool when selling your property. I truly believe that every home that is going to be listed should have a Professional Home Stager in to do a consultation on the property. The difference will wow the Realtors, their Clients and the buyers.
All this was achieved in a weekend because of a savvy Pickering Realtor, a motivated home seller, a Professional Home Stager and the minimal cost of a Consultation.
The Benefits of a CRE-A-TIVE Staging & Redesign Consultation
• affordable
• prioritized recommendations
• easy to achieve results
• stunning transformations
• comprehensive road map
• CRE-A-TIVE ideas
• can eliminate "reduced price" negotiations
• do-it-yourself road map
• detailed report Immediately following consultation
• created using what you already own
• value packed
• can eliminate the nuisance of "repeated showings"
• helps you to stand out from the other homes listed
• makes for great MLS photos
I'm glad you enjoyed the photo's from Interior Design Show Part 1
So as promised here is Part 2...some of my fav's.
As you know, IDS 09 was held in Toronto
This is for Ms. Finnamore, she loves the Chair Source and I just love these GHOST CHAIRS.
Also from the Chair Source, this awesome Chrome Stool. Fell in love and sooo comfortable.
Isn't it beautiful? Price tag...a mere $599 (lol). Also, I just loved the flooring they used.
For the guys...the ultimate fitted garage complete with flat screen.
Love the white books.
How about this? Rustic meets bling...hmmmm
Jetson's ?
That's one commanding light.
This wall display spoke to me. Too bad it wasn't hyphenated "cre-a-tive" as in
cre-a-tive Staging & Redesign
Until next year!
Toronto's 2009 Interior Design Show didn't disappoint. Below are some of the highlights.
The amazing Princes' Gates entering the CNE grounds.
IKEA - Ticket Booth
How about these stainless sinks?
These shower doors were awesome...they slid open using an industrial style pulley.
Ultra funky desk.
The KRUPS stage...designer talks with CityLine's Eric McClelland.
Black & White Bedroom.
I love the "Studio Style" lamp from the room above.
I'll be posting more photos in another post...Interior Design Show PART 2 showing some cool lighting and chairs.
The Interior Design Show/IDS 09 is Canada's largest contemporary design event and it is that time of year again.
WHEN: February 5-8, 2009
WHERE: Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes' Boulevard on the grounds of Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada.
This year promises to be a great event. Trends, ideas, new products. Get Glam with Brian Gluckstein takes place on Sunday.
Here are some pictures I took at last years IDS 08.
Our very own Designer Guys:
Canada's own Sarah Richardson:
House & Homes Linda Reeve's Room: (In person this space was to die for)
I fell in love with this table:
New Trends:
Urban Barn:
As you can see there is a ton of inspiration, some amazing celebrity designers, talks, seminars, and even a Professional Trades Day.
Hope to see you there!!! This year's photos can be seen here.
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We don't sell homes...We help homes sell!
I can't thank you enough for the time you spent with me, in our home and the expert advice given to us in your consultation.
You are outgoing, personable and a true professional in what you do. We did everything you recommended and the agents that have been through have all said our home showed well!
Continued success in your business! I certainly hope more homeowners and agents realize the potential you offer in selling their home. If they don't, the loss is certainly theirs!
K. Thompson, Homeowner - Oshawa
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"CRE-A-TIVE STAGING with Marina Vazzana has been a real pleasure. I have used other staging companies before, but never gotten the results I wanted.
Very Professional, very personal and always on time. I have had Marina stage 3 of my listings in the past month, and all have had offers within the first week of being put on the market.
Thank You again Marina for another satisfied client".
Bev McLean - Sales Representative Re/Max First, Pickering
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"Marina's creative suggestions, surely were the winning factor in selling our house. Marina has such a strong sense of creating the right mood for the right room. We took her suggestions and ran with them, which resulted in our house being sold in 13 days. Marina has a keen eye for details, and the detailed analysis report she provided us with, was easy to follow and understand, and very professional. We are very grateful for your assistance. We could not have done this without you!"
Matt and Julie Flynn - Homeowner, Whitby
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As a realtor, I have called upon Marina Vazzana numerous times. She is able to enhance any home with her design suggestions and works magic in motivating my clients into making the changes to get the home sold!!! As a listing tool, her written consultation reports are invaluable to me which is why I offer to pay the initial consultation as part of my services when they list with me. They are extremely detailed but to the point and offer more value and less cost than others I have seen. Marina is professional and very accommodating! I can highly recommend CRE-A-TIVE Home Staging.
Joan Hyde - Realtor, Remax Jazz Oshawa
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The transformation Marina made on my home office was spectacular. Not only did she do it in a couple of hours but she made the process fun. She's really got what it takes to make CRE-A-TIVE Home Staging fabulous.
E. Little - Homeowner, Oshawa
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Home Staging Before & After Photos
BEFORE...
THE CRE-A-TIVE DIFFERENCE... After
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