Spruce Grove Real Estate - HEATHER M JOYES - July

Heather Joyes - Associate
RE/MAX Real Estate
16 Westgrove Drive, Spruce Grove, Alberta
P: 780-962-8580F: 780-962-8998
Email

A Few Tips for Staging your Home

There is a big difference between having your home decorated for your lifestyle and staging a home for sale. Staging has become an important tool when it comes to selling your home and your realtor may suggest it as a way to help your property appeal to a wider range of buyers. It usually results in a quicker sale and for more money. It is important to remember that buyers are looking at houses for a space suitable for them, and they need to see the home as that potential.

Curb Appeal

* The lawn and yard should be trimmed and flowerbeds weed free
   and looking their best.
* The walk ways clean and in good condition.
* Taking away any extra items, lawn ornaments etc… and put away
   yard tools to create an easy to keep impression.

Inside your Home
• It is best during the selling process to create a clean spacious
   looking environment.
• Arrange the furniture to create good flow through the home.
• Since you are moving anyway, why not start to pack up some of
   your personal items and extra furniture pieces now! It will save you
   some packing later on.
• In the Kitchen begin by removing items from your counter tops and
   put away dishes to let people see the counter space before
   showings.
• Living room, pack away things like family pictures and items that
   would prevent a potential buyer from seeing themselves and their
   belongings in the house.
• Some new toss cushions can freshen up the room.
• Bathrooms, clear away personal use items and put out some pretty
   towels and nice soaps.
• Bedrooms should be tidy beds made up and laundry put away.
• Closets should be neat and tidy pack up unneeded clothing and
   items to create a spacious feeling in the closet.
• Let the sun shine in open up blinds and drapery.

These are just a few tips on staging your home for sale. It takes a bit of work on your part or your Home Stager can do the work for you, by using what you already own and even bringing in furniture and accessories to stage your home with.

Remember ” Your home will never get a second chance to make a first impression”.

Written by Shelley Cronin

780-235-1800 www.shelleycronin.com

Email shelley@shelleycronin.com

How to Light up your Space Shelley Cronin Design

You can fill a space with wonderful pieces of furniture and accessories, but if it your room doesn’t have the correct lighting elements in it, your space can be left feeling feel flat, cold and uninviting, and not to mention dark.

The two main sources of lighting are Natural Light and Artificial light. Lighting can affect how a space is used and its character.

How you light your kitchen and bathroom is completely different than lighting your living room or dining room. It can also affect the way color in the room is viewed. Every space should include as many different sources as you can provide it is suggested at least 7 if possible.

Natural light can come from Window or skylights
Artificial light can be provided through Table Lamps, floor lamps, overhead pot lights, chandeliers, sconces, track lights and under mount lighting.

The different types of lighting used all provide different needs to a space.

Ambient/General Lighting Illuminates a room uniformly and provide lighting for the whole room, (such as a light in the center of the ceiling).
Task Lighting This is more local lighting like table lamps, desk lamps this provides a source of light for tasks like reading or cooking.
Accent or decorative Lighting This is provided from sources such as candles, fireplace, chandeliers, or even a small spot light aimed at a piece of art work on the wall.

Lighting is often overlooked when building, remodelling or redecorating I have seen many homes where the lighting in the room is drastically overlooked and it is a very important part of design and can have a huge impact on your home.

Shelley Cronin
Shelley Cronin Design
Certified Interior Decorator
“life styled”
780-235-1800
scronindesign@gmail.com

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Just Sold - E3191786

Just sold this listing: "Dynamite High Park location within walking distance to High Park School, this 2 story home presents a grand curved staircase upon entry, with oak rail..."

posted in Listings at Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Sunday, July 26, 2009 - New Listing - E3194324

Just added this listing: "TRIPLE GARAGE with Infloor Heat, Great Location! Close to schools, Backs onto a football field! 2 Story home built in 2002 has 3+1 bedrooms, Spacious open concept kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, with a large eating area overlooking the immaculate attractively landscaped back yard. Back yard also boasts tiered levels of landscaping blocks with gazebo swing lots of flowers & perennials. Main Floor Laundry, large foyer. Bedrooms are spacious, M ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Thursday, July 23, 2009 - Just Sold - E3191347

Just sold this listing: "Great Family Bi-Level boasts a huge kitchen with Oak Cabinetry, and opens onto a large two tiered deck overlooking the fenced back yard. This 2+1 bed..."

posted in Listings at Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Monday, July 20, 2009 - Just Sold - E3186857

Just sold this listing: "Located directly north of Stony Plain, this almost 1000sf mobile home is located on leased 1.5 acres. Beautiful landscaping, flower gardens show pride of ownership in this 2 bedrm home. L/R boasts pellet stove... used to minimize heating costs in winter. Great comfortable, affordable home. Deck runs length of this home, porch, 10x20 single garage, small heated workshop, garden sheds, includes new fridge & dishwasher, mower etc. Current lot rent of $340.00 per month. Buy ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Monday, July 20, 2009 - Just Sold - E3192244

Just sold this listing: "Upgraded Triple M with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! Spacious kitchen boasts lots of Forest Oak Cabinetry, Built in Buffet & Hutch, Ceramic tiled back splash, Rollout pantry shelves, new kitchen faucet, built in soap tray, New post hand rail, ceiling fan in large bright living room, Franklin front entry door, new hot water tank. Immaculate home offers a 8x16 deck off the back door, a great fenced yard with 2 sheds (5x8 & 10x12). Great family home! Buyers must apply for an ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Just Sold - E3183712

Just sold this listing: "Darling Bungalow 1040sf with 3+1 bedrooms located on a quiet street. This home has been renovated throughout! New furnace - hot water tank - windows..."

posted in Listings at Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Just Sold - E3184629

Just sold this listing: "Pristine Duplex home boasts 2 Master Bedrooms with each having it's own 4 pce ensuite and walk in closets. Laundry is on the top floor between the be..."

posted in Listings at Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Just Sold - E3186442

Just sold this listing: "Acreage Living at an affordable price! 1500sf, 3 bedroom home nestled into 3 acres of trees & a nice compliment of grass. This family home boasts lo..."

posted in Listings at Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Friday, July 10, 2009 - Just Sold - E3190853

Just sold this listing: "Pristine Bi-Level in Aspenglen, fashionably decorated with 2+2 bedrooms. Large kitchen with oak cabinetry opens to nice sized deck overlooking the fe..."

posted in Listings at Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - Just Sold - E3183547

Just sold this listing: "Bungalow located on a quiet street in the mature neighborhood of Woodhaven. This great family home has 3+1 bedrooms, a bright spacious kitchen with a..."

posted in Listings at Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - New Listing - E3192244

Just added this listing: "Upgraded Triple M with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! Spacious kitchen boasts lots of Forest Oak Cabinetry, Built in Buffet & Hutch, Ceramic tiled back splash, Rollout pantry shelves, new kitchen faucet, built in soap tray, New post hand rail, ceiling fan in large bright living room, Franklin front entry door, new hot water tank. Immaculate home offers a 8x16 deck off the back door, a great fenced yard with 2 sheds (5x8 & 10x12). Great family home! Buyers must apply for a ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Saturday, July 4, 2009 - New Listing - E3191786

Just added this listing: "Dynamite High Park location within walking distance to High Park School, this 2 story home presents a grand curved staircase upon entry, with oak railings. Open concept between cathedral ceilinged living room and eating area. Oak trim throughout. Nice sized kitchen with island is bright and offers lots of pantry and cupboard space. Eating area opens to a spacious deck overlooking a large fenced yard with garden space & shed. Newer flooring/Hot Water Tank/furnace/ kitch ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - New Listing - E3191347

Just added this listing: "Great Family Bi-Level boasts a huge kitchen with Oak Cabinetry, and opens onto a large two tiered deck overlooking the fenced back yard. This 2+1 bedroom home showcases new flooring & baseboards, new paint & light fixtures. Wet bar has upper & lower cabinetry with fridge in spacious bright family room. Basement bedroom is also good sized. This home comes complete with 5 appliances. Hot water tank is under a year old. Lots of storage. Landscaped yard has lots of perenni ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0600

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