STAGED FOR MULTIPLE BIDS

Open Up the Spaces

There was too much furniture in this room and the sofa completely blocked the entrance into the dining room. They needed a sofa for their other house so by removing the one love seat, we were able to move the sofa along the long wall and move the piano to the other side of the room.

The homeowner’s had this area rug in storage. It helped define the zones and brought in more colour. Styled & Staged brought in larger artwork, accessories, cushions and drapes for the dining room. The dining room window looks much larger with the drapes and it adds softness to that end of the room.

Create a Cozy Family Room

The homeowners also had this area rug in their storage so we thought it would warm up the room. We found this roundtable in their basement which widened the room. Use round tables to break up long narrow rooms. We love going through a house to see what can be used in different ways instead of buying new things. We used their ‘cat’ artwork that used to be in their formal living room here instead for a more casual look. I carried the colour through by adding the drapes on the patio door. It was a beautiful frame to their lovely garden. Adding the greenery by the fireplace softened all the brick.

Keep it Neutral

We were nervous about asking the homeowners to remove the wallpaper and then repaint their feature wall but for staging purposes, the striped wallpaper was too personal. Buyers like a move-in-ready house. We were able to find another end table that was similar to their existing one on the other side of the bed. Little changes can make a big difference. Doing this also allowed me to use the smaller round end table int he family since it went with their round coffee table. Styled & Staged brought in linens, artwork and accessories. We were able to use their drapes. The homeowners loved the finished product which makes their hard work easier to justify.

Draw Buyers into a Room

We prefer to see the bed as you enter the room since it gives a better photo, and remember, we are staging for the MLS photos to look their best. This room was a simple fix by bringing in linens, drapes for colour, accent cushions and artwork that tied everything together. Since this room already had a queen size bed, I staged it for an older child/teen. If you notice in a previous photo, we moved this plant into the family room. Always think of different ways to use what you have. Since this is a family home, I staged the bedrooms according to who I ‘thought’ would be moving in.

Younger Child’s Room

The big bed consumed this room so when we saw this single bed and desk in their basement storage, we decided to turn it into a younger child’s room. This was perfect, since it also gave the homeowners a queen bed in their other house to sleep on. As you walk in you also notice how nice the floors are. You want to capture the attention with a few fun pieces as buyers walk through each room, so each room is remembered. You might have noticed in previous blog posts that I’ve tried to put in one #Canada150 in each house this summer. 🙂

Sold!

The homeowners were very excited since they said their first offer was from a family with a young boy and a teen girl. We nailed our target market!

THE RESULTS


Views on Realtor.ca	Facebook Reach	Direct Emails to Buyers
349	372	345

Showings	Asking Price vs Sale Price	Days on Market
17	97.9%	21

    
 
 
        
   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