Spruce Grove Real Estate - HEATHER M JOYES - June

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

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - New Listing - E3230499

Just added this listing: "Great 3+1 Bdrm Bung on 3 acres in Blueberry School area. Full set up for horses including 3 paddocks, arena, 2 shelters, waterer, tack shed & hay shelter. Fenced & cross fenced with page & electric fencing. Over 1100 sf, with newer kitchen cabinetry in the country kitchen, appliances & laminate throughout. Bright spacious living room. On drilled well, with water softener, 18x6 porch off kitchen is perfect for coats & footwear. Bsmt is FF with huge F/R, 4th Bdrm. Deck b ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - New Listing - E3228831

Just added this listing: "Luxury meets Country in this exquisitely renovated Bungalow 5 minutes north of Stony. This allergy friendly home boasts over 3600sf including the FF walk out basement. Huge windows with a view of 'Jasper like' forest on upper & lower levels. Loaded with distinctly upscale hand scraped hardwood flooring & ceramic tile throughout. An Outstanding NEW chef's dream kitchen boasts new Cherry cabinetry, tile backsplash, high end SS appliances, & Granite counter tops. Formal D ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - Just Sold - E3223896

Just sold 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 & natu ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Sunday, June 13, 2010 - Just Sold - E3197649

Just sold this listing: "Partly treed lot in new subdivision of Bilby Estates, just 15 minutes from Stony Plain and St. Albert. Power and gas right at the property line. Walking distance to Devil's Lake. Restrictions apply to the subdivision to maintain the value of the homes. Great access to Hwy 37,43,16! All roads in subdivision and leading to subdivision are goingto be paved next year, so the values are only going to go up!"

posted in Listings at Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0600

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - New Listing - E3228205

Just added this listing: "Cute as a button nestled in the trees with low maintenance landscaping you'll find this Bi-level with 2+1 bdrm (with potential for 4th). Kitchen has newer SS hi end appliances, new ceramic tiled floors, plus the ambiance of a wood cook stove & opens to a 2 season (14x19) screened sunroom room that opens to a large deck overlooking the gorgeous trees. Built with 2x6 construction, this well kept home offers almost 1000 sq feet upstairs, PLUS a fully finished bright walko ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Monday, June 7, 2010 - Just Sold - E3225529

Just sold 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 l ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Saturday, June 5, 2010 - New Listing - E3227219

Just added this listing: "Perfect 1992 B-level is absolutely pristine with nearly 1100sf upstairs + fully developed basement. Front entrance has ceramic tile, Bright L/R with gas F/P, kitchen has large pantry, large eating area, 4 pce bath with jetted tub, 2 bedrooms up, basement has huge family room with gas fireplace, 3rd bedroom and a 4 pce bathroom. Close to St. Joseph Elementary school, playground, walking trails & shopping. Located in a quiet cul de sac. Looks like new - feels like new!" ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0600

Friday, June 4, 2010 - Just Sold - E3214722

Just sold this listing: "Woodside Bungalow approx 1200 sft, boasts 3+2 bedrooms. Great curb appeal with the manicured yard and front veranda. Living Room showcases a gas fireplace and new quality laminate flooring. Kitchen is bright and offers lots of cabinetry, new ceramic tile and opens to a beautiful spacious backyard with incredible attention to landscaping detail. Lots of mature trees & perennials terraced garden, cobblestone patio. Double attached garage. Close to playground, schools, gol ... Full Article...

posted in Listings at Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0600

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