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This home staging in Vaughan had me perplexed at first. I really wanted the kitchen cabinets that were installed in the eating are removed. They seemed to be floating in mid air, they really needed to come down. Or I thought, they really need something below them to balance them out on the wall.

In the end, our team did neither.

We staged the white cabinet with a brand new set of dishes that the client had tucked away in the basement. While I was down there, I spotted (no pun intended) the cow theme seats on two, older looking black chairs. As stagers, we all know we have to keep our eyes open to find the hidden gems in the houses that we stage.

This is what Adantage Staging did to create a modern, funky kitchen that would appeal to the younger families moving in to this neighbourhood.

Kitchen Before Staging

Kitchen After Staging

It worked. This home sold in two weeks just before Christmas. A tough time to sell according to some people. Simple, effective staging ideas created by using things from the home owner. A dish set, three red apples on a white ceramic tray, and two cow theme chairs that now show seating for six people instead of four.

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

Remember, staging is always less than the first price reduction.

When you are ready to sell, Advantage Staging is ready to be part of your marketing strategy.

Michelle Finnamore 416.928.2999

Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.

See our new showroom at 9100 Jane Street. Bldg. L Ste 77 Vaughan

Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, Sun Glow Window Coverings, Custom Headboards and Finishes.

Recently Advantage Staging provided a home staging consultation in Vaughan that was your typical family home. A busy family with no time to prepare their home for sale.

Or so they thought.

Advantage Staging arrived to do the consult, left a written, detailed, room by room action plan with the family so that they would know what to do to get the property ready to be staged for sale. With precious little free time a seller needs the confidence that a focused, written plan can give them to complete the job in a short amount of time.

The living room was originally minty green and the home owner didn't want to paint. Sellers are always reluctant to paint as they are moving and think that the buyers can overlook their choice of colour. I assured the seller that a neutral colour like CC 110 Muslin by Benjamin Moore was a wise choice as it would allow buyers to move in and not have to do anything before the holidays.

Paint is always the one thing a seller a can do for minimal investment that will have the largest impact with buyers. Paint creates a neutral pallette and a clean, fresh look.

Our team arrived two days later to stage the property. Rental furniture was brought in so that buyers could see how they could live in the home and our team filled in the rest of the rooms with artwork, props and accessories.

Investing the time and effort to purge by the seller and acting on the staging suggestions paid off in short order. The property was listed November 22 and sold in two weeks. Professional home staging was a key marketing strategy to sell a property around the holiday season.

The listing photos showed a great family home that was move in ready. A buyer could move in before Christmas and enjoy their new home over the holidays.

The sellers were at work during the staging process. When they returned, here are a few images of the dramatic difference professional home staging produces in a few hours....

Living Room Before and After

Dining Room Before and After

Master Bedroom Before and After

The lady of the house was smiling from ear to ear when she saw the results our team accomplished. She loved her house and remarked that she never imagined it could look this stylish.

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

Remember, investing in staging is always less than the first price reduction.

Advantage Staging is ready to be part of your marketing strategy today.

Michelle Finnamore 416.928.2999

Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.

See our new showroom at 9100 Jane Street. Bldg. L Ste 77 Vaughan

Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, Sun Glow Window Coverings, Custom Headboards and Finishes.

Home staging in Vaughan Advantage Staging sees many very nice homes with beautiful large bathrooms but no artwork. Most people are afraid to commit to a piece of artwork so they never get around to hanging any.

I believe artwork and lighting are two things that show buyers the lifestyle they are looking for in a new home. It is a very important detail of staging and can make or break the feeling you are trying to create in a home.

The opposite can happen as well. The home owner will have totally inappropriate artwork hung in the most public spaces in their home. Ever see the dreaded nude in the dining room? I have several times. It is the first thing I put into storage when I do see it as buyers spend precious time discussing it instead of looking at the features in the property.

All I did in this home was place a large canvas of the morning fog lifting off the ocean to create a restful sanctuary for buyers who visit this property for sale. The artwork creates an ambience in the master ensuite that buyers will remember when they visit the many properties for sale.

This property sold in a 3 days for 98% of list. The buyers remarked that the home "felt" right to them.

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

Professional home staging is always less than the first price reduction.

Let Advantage Staging create a home that is staged to attract buyers, have less days on market and help you build a loyal client base who will refer you to others.

Michelle Finnamore CCSP Advantage Staging 416.928.2999

9100 Jane St. Ste. 77 Vaughan

As a home stager in Vaughan, I thought I had seen every conceivable type of chandelier from every decade.

Homeowners ask if there is any way of leaving the dated chandelier installed and adding crystals to the arms of the chandelier to update the look. This client actually added Barbie dolls suspended upside down and crystals.

I'm thinking just the crystals would have done the trick.

When you are considering listing your home for sale, Advantage Staging will make suggestions for replacement lighting that will suit every budget and look appropriate in the home for sale.

Just one more reason that calling in a professional home stager can save you time and money when you are preparing your house for sale.

Fact #1 -sellers are usually not interested in investing money into new light fixtures for a home that they are leaving.

Fact #2 - Lighting is one of the least expensive upgrades you can make to your home that will reap the most pay back on the money spent.

Home Depot sells a line for contractors that has a satin nickel finish and white shades. From $49 to $125 you can replace any light in your house for an updated look that buyers will love.

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

Michelle Finnamore Advantage Staging 416.928.2999

Remember, home staging is always less than the first price reduction.

Home staging in Vaughan Advantage Staging will frequently consult on homes that appear to have small dining rooms. As the area attracts larger families it is a sticking point when buyers come to look at listings.

The homes have at least four bedrooms, and adequate kitchens. However if the home is being sold vacant it can be very difficult for buyers to envision whether their furniture will fit in and whether their family will be able to use the space for their needs.

That's when staging comes to the rescue.

No guess work. By renting furniture and staging the room, buyers can readily see that there is plenty of room for their family.

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After

Investment, minimal.

Impact, priceless.

If you have a vacant listing and would like to leave buyers with an impression that creates desire and action to put in an offer call Advantage Staging. We will create a look to attract your target market and get the results you are looking for.

Remember, professional home staging is always less than the first price reduction.

Michelle Finnamore Advantage Staging 416.928.2999