Spruce Grove Real Estate - HEATHER M JOYES - May

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

Friday, May 28, 2010 - Just Sold - E3216666

Just sold this listing: "Over 2600sf of total living space in this well designed bungalow! 3+1 bedrooms, bright kitchen with pantry, huge LR with wood burning F/P plus Formal DR. 2pce bath in Master bdrm. Newer laminate, ceramic tile hall & entry. Nice oak railing to bsmt. Fully developed basement offers 2nd wood burning F/P, built in oak entertainment/desk center in the spacious F/R, 3pce bath, and large 4th bdrm. Close to park. O/S 24x24 insulated detached garage with 220. Fenced yard, walkin ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Fri, 28 May 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Thursday, May 27, 2010 - New Listing - E3226013

Just added this listing: "Immaculate, open concept Bi-level with over 1280sf on each level fully developed with 2+2 bedrooms. Main Floor boasts lge ceramic tiled entry, vaulted ceilings with gas fireplace, architectural niches, 25 yr high end flooring, oak cabinetry with island + pantry in kitchen. Spacious eating area with garden door to two tiered deck overlooking chain link fenced back yard, green belt, walking trails leading to park. King Sized master offers a 4 pce ensuite & walk in closet ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Thu, 27 May 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - New Listing - E3225529

Just added this listing: "Pristine Home on Secluded 4.65 Ac, County Reserve on 3 sides - 1979 Bungalow 2000sf, Spacious kitchen with oak cabinetry, incl 4 appl, good sized eating area, new windows, garden doors to covered private 2 tiered deck overlooking trees. Family room off kitchen with huge sky light showcases a fieldstone wood burning F/P, Formal L/R, D/R, handsome hardwood & newer plush carpeting. Total 4 bthrms, 3+2 bdrms, with Master having 4 pce ens, Large M/F Laundry room (new front ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Tue, 25 May 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Just Sold - E3214186

Just sold this listing: "Family Friendly 4 level split in Millgrove, 3+1 bdrms. Upgrades include New high grade vinyl windows, shingles, hardwood, laminate, kitchen counters, new garden doors to large deck. Sunken L/R boasts new hardwood. Kitchen provides lots of cabinetry and is open to eating area and has convection oven. Master bdrm has 3 pce ens, 3rd level showcases a bright, spacious F/R with a wood burning F/P that's done floor to ceiling in stone work. 4th level has a 2nd F/R / Games roo ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Wed, 19 May 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - New Listing - E3223896

Just added this listing: "EXCELLENT LOCATION- This 1200sf 2 Story backs onto green space, trees & playground area. Corner Gas Fireplace with TV niche, spacious bright kitchen offers light cabinetry, pantry & breakfast eating bar. Facing the green space is a deck off the kitchen with a fully fenced yard. Both sides of the wood fence are high enough for privacy. 3 bedrooms with the Master bedroom spacious and having a 3 piece ensuite. Single attached garage is insulated. Upgraded appliances & nat ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - Just Sold - E3219507

Just sold this listing: "Looking for privacy, nature and close proximity to Spruce Grove and Edmonton? Look no further! This 1300sqft hillside bungalow has it all! Nestled on four acres and surrounded by trees this home is the perfect retreat. 3+1 bedrooms and 3 baths. The open concept main floor has a large kitchen with newer cabinetry and countertops, living room has a stone faced gas fireplace and beautiful hardwood flooring. Large windows look out over the landscaped yard and sliding glass ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Wed, 12 May 2010 06:00:00 -0600

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