As things goes for the most part people can not see things for what they are worth.
For example a beautiful, large, totally and tastefully renovated 4 bedroom home, reasonably priced in a very desirable neighborhood on the Island of Montreal. It was walking distance to schools, parks even the waterfront...but the agent couldn't draw in potential buyers...why you ask? Firstly, poor visibility from the agents website. Only the exterior pictures of the home were posted. Does this send up a red flag...buyers beware? The real reason was there was nothing really to look at. Although the fully renovated kitchen and bathrooms were very impressive there was nothing for potential buyers to make a connection with.
Very few people can see a homes real potential without furniture. Most need to have the Stage set for them to feel a connection to the home.
Within 2 days of the agents call " To Stage" this home was ready to be viewed...no longer lacking personality and vision this home now had something to come home for!
Although staged just before Christmas (not a great time as you know) this home SOLD in 2 weeks! for asking price.
So, to Stage or Not to Stage...the answer is simple... in a word SOLD!
UPDATE: This home sold in 45 days! Previously sat on the market for months with no action.
HOME HARMONY has been busy this spring...it seemed like winter would never end but the good weather has brought with it many new contacts.
Our most recent project was that of an empty house...a vacant house is often tough to sell for the most part people can not invision themselves living there. It would seem easy to those of us that stage but for the average person they can not connect with an empty house. We were faced with the challenge of creating a lifestlye that would suit any young family, first time buyers or seniors. Well, in less than 48hours the furniture was in, pictures up, accessories in place and towels haning...the house was well recieved at the brokers lunchon, with the listing agent as well as the owner equally pleased...we hope to soon add this project to our list of SOLD by staging!
Till Next Time,
Liz
There is just so much going on with Home Harmony since the New Year it's hard to keep up.
Home Harmony has ben asked to supply monthly articles on Home Staging, re-design, organizing and just about anything we think the readers will enjoy. Articles will be published in the Hudson Gazettes' "Homes" section which is a monthly supplement...we look forward to another great year!
Home Harmony is please to announce that we are adding two additional Stagers to our team. We will now be able to address the needs of home owners as well as agents and to be able to keep up with the constant demand for Staging we felt it necessary...stay tuned and meet our New Ladies!
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Home Harmony provides a team based approach to every project, making it unique to Montreal. We ensure that each home transformation is done in less than 48 hours so your home is ready right
Liz Gallagher co-owner and creator of Home Harmony and partner Michelle King are happy to report that after expanding our services onto the South Shore and adding 2 additional accredited Stagers to our team, business is booming!
We are currently working on offering Home Staging and interior re-design courses to the local adult education center. We were recently approached with the idea and are putting together the course details. We think it will be an exciting venture. Stay tuned for where and when.
If you live in the Montreal area and have a group or association that would like to know more about the services we offer please don't hesitate to contact us. We would live the opportunity to talk to you about our various services such as Senior's transitioning, Singles Staging, Young family organizing, and general staging and redesign. Learn how in as little as a few hours how your home can be transformed with your every own belongings. We can re-use and re purpose your things to create a fantastic new look.
Gift Certificates are also available ... just in time of the Hoilday Season!
Give one to someone you love ... (Senior, Aunt, Daughter, Parents)
Home Harmony is Montreal's first choice for practical, affordable home staging solutions and with our team based approach we are effective and efficient in getting your home ready to meet any deadline. We stage Montreal area condos, apartments, homes to sell or decorate to live.
I'm sure you are familiar with the old expression "two heads are better than one" ... the same is true for paires of hands!
*** SPECIAL NOTE *** WE ARE NOT the stuffy designer type that most home owners try and avoid ... We are practical, cost efficient and when at all possible we will use your belongings to stage...You won't need to take a second mortgage on the house to buy new furniture!
Full furniture and accessory rentals available...call is today. (514) 927-0700 or (514) 928-0080
Voir: WWW.HarmonieAuFoyer.ca
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Home Harmony's creativity and passion for design can be a perect fit for any commercial and residential project. We work with homeowners, Realtors, and business owners to make their vision a reality.
If you are buying your first home or downsizing from a larger home and need help to carefully plan for your new residence, we can assist you. Perhaps your just needing to make a few changes in your present home but are not sure where to begin, Home Harmony can help you make decisions on every level from colours to counter tops, curtains to centerpieces (accessories) to give you and your home a lift!
When it comes to staging dwell (not sell) we don't create stuffy museum or show room like interiors, we work to create a style to suit your taste and family's lifestyle and most importantly within your budget! Give us a call ...you will be pleasantly surprised.
Great Quotes:
"The secret of greatness is simple:
do better work than
any other man in your field -
and keep on doing it."
Wilfred A. Peterson
"Change can be exciting but it can also be stressful. I highly recommend Liz and Michelle as they not only have the knack for staging your home, they are also sensitive to the multitude of emotions that you, the owner(s), are experiencing as you open your personal spaces to the scrutiny of the potential purchasers of your house. Liz also helped me declutter before she staged my house and when the real estate agent calls, we are quickly able to get our home ready for a visit."
Joanne R
Hudson, Quebec
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"We had come to a stage in our lives when our home was in desperate need of de-cluttering. However, our dilemma was: could we find someone mature, non judgmental and trustworthy to assist us with this overwhelming task..
One day, we answered an add in the local paper and met Liz. This was our lucky day ! She came to our rescue and did an outstanding job.
Liz is a very honest, hard worker and no amount of chaos will faze her. She will methodically handle the challenges that come her way. She accomplished a fantastic job and we are extremely pleased with the results.
We would not hesitate to recommend Liz to anyone needing help in the de-cluttering and organizing of their home.
Magdalen & Denis H.
St.Lazare, QC
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