STAGING A RENTAL UNIT

Selling a house that has a separate rental unit (especially downtown) is very appealing to buyers. The rental income can produce a nice monthly income. However, the unit has to look great. It’s impossible to expect renters to tidy up and be willing to have their space Staged, so I waited until the tenants moved out. In order to eliminate the odours the whole space needed to be emptied, painted and the carpet needed to be replaced. It’s amazing how much textiles retain the smell of smoke and pet odours.

Main Living Space

Even though we knew weren’t going to do anything in the space until the tenants moved out, we still needed to see it so we could make a plan.

Once the apartment was emptied, a new carpet was installed and all the walls were painted. To stay within budgets, we brought all these extra pieces of furniture from the main house. It’s time to be creative. Remember, we are not decorating, we are just setting the stage for buyers to see the potential. Think outside the box. The coffee table was a chest that used to be in the master bedroom. We brought in artwork, accent cushion, drapes and accessories to help fill in the missing pieces. It’s so important to show buyers that a tenant can be completely sufficient.

This unit has everything you need to live independently. Once everything was removed, you can see that there are a dining area and a completely functional kitchen. Just behind the closed door is the laundry room. We felt it was also important to showcase that there is a separate entrance for complete privacy.

Bedroom

We knew everything was going to be removed so we just had to figure out how to furnish the room. We brought the dressers and bed down from a bedroom in the main house. The chair was brought from the living room and we brought the linens, end tables, lamps artwork and accessories. We intentionally used warm tans and reds since it’s a basement bedroom and we wanted it to feel cozy and inviting.

Once all the previous shelves and hanging/storage systems were removed we could see one of the two closets. You always want to show that there is enough storage. The carpet was replaced and the walls were painted. Just beyond the bedroom is a full private bathroom.

THE RESULTS


Views on Realtor.ca	Facebook Reach	Direct Emails to Buyers
473	575	431

Showings	Asking Price vs Sale Price	Days on Market
23	101.4%	6

    
 
 
        
   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

STAGING A RENTAL UNIT

Main Living Space

Bedroom

THE RESULTS

473

575

431

23

101.4%

6