VIRTUAL STAGING vs. THE REAL THING

Staged and Sold in 4 Days!

When Listed with other brokerage: Days on Market: 57

When Listed with the Chris Scott Team: Days on Market: 4

This property was vacant and had been on the market several times this year. We took over the listing and raised the price. We knew that with the right staging plan this house would sell quickly.

This home was previously staged virtually. When staging a home for sale, virtual staging will not give buyers viewing the home the true feeling of picturing themselves in the space. Often times they see it online and come to the house and are disappointed that it is not the same as what they saw in pictures. It feels much smaller. The sellers needed a new approach.

Our team put together a staging plan that would set this listing apart from others. Again, we focused on main areas that would create the most impact:

Front Living Room/Dining Room
Family Room
Primary Bedroom

Front Living Room/Dining Room

This lovely open space was one of the first things you would see when entering the home. This open space when empty would seem awfully hard for buyers to picture the actual scale of it. By filling it up, we were able to create two distinct spaces, showing potential buyers what can be done.

In the living room area, we added a cozy fluffy rug to balance out the glass coffee table & end table, and leather couches. It really made the room feel warm and inviting. Additions of large pieces of artwork further define the space and add to the coziness.

In the dining room area, we used a six-person table and chairs, with a modern flair to compliment the living room. Again, a large unique mirror and large artwork were used to make the space feel lived-in and full.

Family Room

Just past the kitchen is a gem of a room. The family room has gorgeous features: coffered ceilings, a painted brick feature wall with a beautiful fireplace as the centrepiece. This room turned out to have such a fun mix of textures. Some playful faux cowhide ottomans really tied in the brown chairs in their conversation nook and the ivory couch. An area rug and large pieces of art bring it all together.

Primary Bedroom

With such a fantastic bedroom to work with, this room made it easy! We used a large bed to show of this space, complete with two nightstands. Adding an area rug, and a dresser showcase what the space can be for potential buyers.

Physical staging makes your home look good in photos as well as in person. With an empty property, staging becomes a key element in appealing to buyers.

Another professionally staged success. This showcases why hiring a great realtor is so important. Our team offers value by providing full service to our clients. The other brokerage is the largest team in the city of Ottawa but does not go above and beyond like us.

We wanted to share this success story to illustrate how important the staging step is in the process. Professionally staging a home for in-person viewings, especially a vacant property, is a proven strategy that we have seen success with over and over.

If you are planning to sell your Ottawa home please feel free to get in touch with us! We would be happy to discuss what we can do for you.

    
 
 
        
   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