STAGED TO SELL

Our staging team last month did an extraordinary job transforming this home. Having the rooms painted made a significant difference in the results. Check out the before and after pictures below.

As our staging team walked into this house back in December, we knew it needed to be painted. The homeowners were very reluctant and it took some convincing that they would get their money back in the paint. We are happy that they decided to go ahead with it and hire professional painters to make sure the job was done right. These homeowners were amazing to work with. They did whatever we asked them to do and were more than willing to buy what we suggested. Once the painting was done, we were surprised how quickly we could turn it around.

Neutral Walls and Furniture Placement

The living room walls made the room feel small and dark and their U-shape sectional dominated the room. When homeowners get transferred around a lot for work, it can be challenging for them to know what furniture to buy, that will fit in other houses. We also felt that the TV dominated the room.

The neutral walls completely transformed the room. We needed more furniture for the office loft, so moving part of the sectional upstairs enhanced both rooms without costing anything, They also switched the large TV for a smaller one that they already had. We love the challenge of rearranging the furniture in different rooms to repurpose it.

Removing the white floor lamps with a stylish table lamp softened the room. Their new gray shag carpet is something that they will be able to use in their next house. It adds texture and expands the space making the room feel larger. Notice they even spray painted the brass around the fireplace with BBQ heat retardant paint.

We brought in large artwork to tie the whole main living space together. You are always better with fewer larger pieces than several small pictures for Stagings. Their new chair invited you into the room and created a welcoming space for conversation, not just TV.

Dining in Style

We were concerned about painting these gold walls since they were ragged with glaze and had texture. This could really scare off buyers. This is why we were so happy they hired professionals. They also had too much furniture in the room.

Once the large cabinet was removed, they were able to turn the table to the other direction. This made it mush easier to walk around. You only need a few large accessories to give some drama. Removing the valance from the window also updated the look.

Kitchen Cabinets

Replacing or even painting kitchen cabinets can be risky since you really don’t know what buyers are going to want and it’s an expensive task. It’s safer to just make them look their best. These cabinets are in perfect condition so it would be a shame to change them unnecessarily.

The new wall paint colour worked with the floor and neutralized the colour of the cabinets.

Tone it Down

The office/den room was a catch-all room and we really wanted to give it a purpose for resale. We moved this futon downstairs in the family room, removed all the storage bins, brought in a desk and continued the same paint colour upstairs.

Buyers can see this as a home office, a guest room or den. The homeowners’ had their father’s photography blown up as a surprise. We love it when you can still personal touches in a house.

Work With What You Have

When our staging team walked in, this children’s room didn’t make sense to me. It had adult furniture but a youthful painted mural. This mural was here when they bought the house. They didn’t have any children but one of their relatives had a crib that they weren’t using.

Now, this room looks like an adorable nursery that might just be the selling feature. If buyers don’t like it, they can always paint over it but it was faster for us to just put in the crib, remove the other furniture and put up some white drapes to keep it looking fresh. The crib also makes the room feel larger than a queen size bed.

Master Bedroom Gets Some Drama

They were already starting to pack up some of their things. New drapes, linens and artwork were the biggest change in this room. They didn’t have a headboard but this canvas artwork creates the illusion of one and gives the bed some height. The matching lamps also give symmetry. The turquoise drape panels on both windows extend the colour to the far end of the room. A few simple accessories give the room atmosphere. The round shape of the mirror softens all the edges of the room.

THE RESULTS


Views on Realtor.ca	Facebook Reach	Direct Emails to Buyers
432	723	378

Showings	Asking Price vs Sale Price	Days on Market
24	97.7%	17

    
 
 
        
   Anny Metivier 
 2024-08-13
 
 
  Over the years, with multiple military moves, we’ve had the opportunity to work with many real estate agents, and we can confidently say that not all are created equal. Chris, by far, has been the most trustworthy and easiest real estate agent we’ve had the pleasure to work with.
  
 
       
   Jake Moffat 
 2024-06-07
 
 
  Colin has been the best realtor to work with and helped us buy a great house in the perfect neighborhood. Colin and the rest of the team at Chris Scott were incredibly helpful the whole way and always available to answer questions, show us houses at a time that was convenient for us and were just generally professional and friendly during the whole process. We will recommend Colin and the team to our friends and family.
  
 
       
   Faith Woodley 
 2024-03-13
 
 
  I was a co-Executrix of an estate, and we had a condo that we had to sell for the estate.  In order to get the property ready for sale, we had to have the over 5,000 square foot condo painted and the carpets replaced.  Since the property was empty, Chris recommended a home stager that he uses on properties that require these services, and she did a fantastic job of staging the condo. It took the condo to the next level. The condo sold for a phenomenal price, and we were very happy with Chris Scott and his abilities.  He always gives over 100 percent to get the job done!  I recommend him to anyone that requires the services of a great real estate agent.
  
 
       
   Emily Bozanich 
 2023-10-07
 
 
  We worked with Rachel and she was beyond diligent. She is so organised and meticulous with details, it really helps when buying a home. She even agreed to do a virtual walk through for the home we ended up buying because we weren’t going to get there ourselves prior to offers being reviewed. She was also great with recommending areas to consider and avoid. Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Cy Dixon 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Rachel was amazing. She helped me find the perfect home for me and my son during a challenging time in my life. She was extremely patient and empathetic, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her. No one will work harder for you than Rachel.
  
 
       
   Jeff C 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Awesome realtor team very helpful and knowledgeable
  
 
       
   Nathalie Groupe Godin 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Great service. Very knowledgeable. Super helpful. I’d use this team again.
  
 
       
   D Hynders 
 2023-10-05
 
 
  I recently used Chris' team to purchase a new house and I have to say that it was a pleasure to work with them.
  
 
       
   Megan Bixby 
 2023-10-05
 
 
  My husband and I purchased a house in the surrounding Ottawa area with the assistance of Colin from this group of individuals. We unfortunately were left with no choice but to purchase a home sight unseen due to our work circumstances. We originally considered not purchasing because of this.
We deliberated and chose to purchase a home after participating in FaceTime showings and we could not have been more satisfied. Colin was objective, professional, calm, informative, and realistic. He listened to our needs and helped us choose our home. The fact that we were pleasantly surprised, and a year later remain pleased as punch, says everything about how talented this company is. Will, without a doubt, use this company when we leave Ottawa.
  
 
       
   André Desjardins 
 2023-10-04
 
 
  We worked with Chris to find a home back in 2011 that would suit our desire to be close to work. He was nothing but professional and courteous! Listening to our needs and showing us what we were looking for. Years later, when we thought about down sizing and finding a renovated home, he took us around to see some in the neighborhood. He always open to helping us out in our searches