Staging success stories in MontrealWe are recording some of the local Home Staging success stories to demonstrate the real tangible value of Home Staging, both to the home seller and to the realtor. Lachine Canal areaThis very special condo is situated right next to the Lachine canal and the biking path. Located in an exclusive complex, it is very spacious, bright and modern. The owners moved to another city and hired Home Staging Montreal to stage it after their departure. The property sold for 95% of its asking price. «I first contacted Sveta to stage an empty condo I had to sell. She was very quick to get back to me and offered my client exactly what he needed; it was well done at an affordable price. I had many compliments on the quality of the furniture and accessories she used. She kept in touch with me from time to time to see how the sale of the property was going. I felt she cared of the outcome of her work. I and my client would not hesitate to use her again. Thanks Sveta!»
Katia Samson,Groupe Sutton Centre-Ouest Plateau Mont-RoyalThis row house was built in the early 20th century. The owner was not pleased with the evaluations and the comments he received from several realtors who came to appraise the property and decided to hire Home Staging Montreal to refresh it. Renovations were carried out partly by a handyman and partly by the owner. When the house was listed with Nathalie Carrier, Affiliated Real estate agent with Century 21 Innovation, it was ready. Nathalie sold it within 3 weeks and for over $80,000 (yes, that's the right amount!) more than the initial average estimate of the property's market value. Home Staging success story at it's best! Notre Dame de GrāceThe duplex was purchased in order to renovate it and then resell it (a flip). The high quality renovations took 4 months to complete. Then, on the agent's recommendation, the owner called me in to stage the property (the larger, downstairs condo as the upper one was already sold). As it was vacant, we needed to bring the furniture in, set it up and accessorize it. Everything was completed within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, by then, summer was in full swing - vacations, good weather - not a great time to sell. But still the unit sold within 2 months of going on the market and it fetched $4,000 OVER the asking price. Another staging success! «The staging was crucial as expected and it is because of it that we sold the unit. And sold it well!»
Albert Sayegh, Affiliated Real Estate Agent, Re/Max du Cartier Inc VerdunThis family property, a duplex from 1920s, had not been renovated for over 60 years. It still had the original heating, plumbing and electrical wiring. The family hired a handyman and did some necessary work - such as cleaning, decluttering, removing old carpets and sanding/varnishing the floors, painting and fixing. Then, they invited me in for a consultation. As they didn't have a big budget, we only replaced the kitchen counter top, tiled the backsplash, changed the light fixtures in the bathroom and bought a new shower curtain and a couple of scone lamp shades. We removed some of the furniture (it was too big for the room and somewhat outdated) and brought different pieces from other rooms. We used the owners accessories and brought in a few from our own inventory. After the house was set up, the listing agent, Mario Di Sano, an Affiliated Real estate Agent with RE/Max Alliance, set to work. He had over 60 visitors and the property was sold in under 3 weeks for $6,000 OVER the asking price. «I chose Sveta for her experience and professionalism. I trust her to provide best service and advice to my clients - she is an added value to me and my clients are very happy with the results. Recently, with her help, I sold a house in under 2 weeks time and for more than the asking price. I will be recommending Sveta to all my clients who might benefit from Home Staging.»
Mario Di Sano, Affiliated Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX Alliance Inc We are adding more Staging successes every month, so come back often!
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