ANOTHER STAGED HOUSE SOLD FIRST DAY

Sometimes when our team goes into a house, all it needs is some decluttering and then some fresh pops of colour through artwork and accessories.

We often use the seasons to influence colour choices when staging. In March, we are all done with the cold and dreary winter Ottawa weather (let’s pretend yesterday’s snow didn’t happen!). It’s time to lighten things up and inspire buyers.

Switching Artwork Around

Our team really liked the homeowners’ large piece of artwork in the dining room. The problem was, we didn’t have anything in our inventory to carry the same colour scheme through the main floor. However, we were able to use it upstairs in the family room.

By bringing in the large light blue/cream/tan/white apple blossom artwork, we could incorporate the same colours elsewhere for a cohesive flow.

We added more artwork and accent cushions on the bench in the foyer.

Create Atmosphere

While still using all their furniture, we created a light and fresh space simply by adding more artwork, cushions and accessories.

Balance and Symmetry

The new larger ivory area rug expands the space so the room feels larger. Even though the lamps are different, we used the same shades for some symmetry.

Less is More

Remove all little storage charts in kitchens because it makes buyers think there isn’t enough storage. That is another reason why you want to keep your counters fairly cleared off.

We were able to add the same colour drapes as the artwork in the adjoining living/dining room. The drapes also pull the colour from the backsplash and their kitchen table. Our goal for our clients is to always make our inventory look like it belonged there in the first place.

Artwork Hung Too High

The homeowners had hung tiny pictures all along the top of the walls to hide nail holes of previous owners. That only draws attention to the flaws. Fortunately, our team convinced them to paint this room again so we had a fresh start. Recognize this great artwork from the dining room? This piece looks great in this family room and it allowed us to inject bold colours in cushions and accessories.

Even though this is a family home, it doesn’t need to have all the toys visible. Keep the space as versatile and clutter free as possible.

The fact that there are no other rooms on this level of the house allowed us to have fun with these colours.

Tie Two Rooms Together with Accessories

We were initially a bit confused with all the colours in the master and the en-suite. The bedroom felt dark and cozy and the en-suite was very bright turquoise but there was no flow. Since there wasn’t enough time to paint, we brought the same turquoise accent colour from the en-suite into the bedroom. We were inspired by the beach. Lots of sand, white and turquoise.

Moving the dresser to the other side of the room allowed us to open the double doors completely to make the room look even larger. The artwork also helped with our inspiration. Our team loved how the bench window was able to be showcased 😍 with cushions once the heavy drapes were removed. The window has nice wooden blinds for privacy so drapes were not necessary. Never leave laundry hampers out when staging, no matter how attractive they are.

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Adding artwork and accessories toned down the saturated wall colour.

Don’t Hide Windows

Almost every house our team goes into has at least one bed partially covering windows. That might be fine for your own living, but while our team is staging your home, you want to show what you’re selling. Nice windows are a huge selling feature.

Staging a child’s room can often be very difficult. They don’t understand the changes and can get very overwhelmed so we try to make minimal changes but still have a big impact.

Moving the furniture around made a huge difference since it showcased the windows. We switched the heavy drapes with white sheers. Again, they had blinds.

Simply turning their comforter over to the plain underneath side, simplified the room. There was already so much to look at, we want buyers to see the size and shape of the room and not be distracted. Simple is better when staging.

This house sold the first day which made everyone’s hard work worthwhile!

👏 We are always happy when our clients work with our team for staging. The results always show! 👏

THE RESULTS


Views on Realtor.ca	Facebook Reach	Direct Emails to Buyers
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Showings	Asking Price vs Sale Price	Days on Market
12	100.6%	1

    
 
 
        
   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