Attract Traffic • Attract Buyers • Attract Sales

That doesn’t happen by simply pulling out the vacuum, snapping some photos and throwing a property on MLS.
Creating home for buyers is a process.

Home Improvement • Home Staging • Small Details

These are only a few of the necessities involved in preparing your home for the market.
I’m strict and picky; but it pays off.

New light fixtures, new kitchen hardware, fresh neutral paint – the list goes on. Every property has different requirements to make it ‘list ready.’ I always conduct a pre-list inspection and walk through after which I provide a home improvement suggestion list.

It’s ultimately up to you what you want to complete on the list. The more you’re able to do, the better the property will present both online and for in person showings.

With a background in the construction industry and a family HVAC business, I’m well connected in home improvement and repair specialists if you’re in need of recommendations!

Online presentation is half the battle. Buyers are more involved and informed than ever; this means they are searching online. Very few (if any) buyers look in newspapers or leave the search entirely up to their agents. Whether or not your space catches their eye online can be a make or break.

Ensuring their expectation is met when they walk through the door is the next step. Sure, online staging is an option that’s gaining traction. But it doesn’t help create the feeling of home when buyers walk into an empty home. We work hard to appeal to as many of a buyers’ senses as possible, and always leave them with a take home booklet to hold onto and spend time reading.

Home staging is a huge component of my listing process and DOES make a difference.

You can guess which is which…

For most properties where some existing furniture is workable, I include the full cost of staging in my listing package. 

Vacant homes require more furniture and accessories than a space where only a showcase is necessary. In some cases, a commission reduction can be discussed and the client covers the cost of staging.

A mini home showcase is even included for repeat landlord clients.

I will put together a list of suggestions at our initial listing meeting. Once I see a property, I gauge the work that needs to be done.

Depending on your listing package, a full detailed staging report may be provided.

It varies based on the property. Vacant properties can be staged in a few days – subject to availability. Full homes can take months to properly prepare for sale depending on the work required and a sellers’ availability to make it happen.

If you’re considering selling, it’s never too early to inquire about what’s ahead for you!

Interview me for a curated list of what I can offer for your specific property’s needs.

Home staging can vary from a few decor items to a full stage including rental furniture and decor.

It’s not easy living in a space you’re trying to sell. Vacant properties are always the preference. If there’s somewhere else you’re able to stay, even for the first few days your property is on the market, do it.

This isn’t always possible. It’s not even the norm – but it’s definitely the preference for everyone.

We want your property to be in top shape for showings. Void of the smells of cooking or condensation from showers… We want to approve all showing requests on a whim if we have to.

Everyday life won’t be easy – but it’ll be worth it!

The extent of listing preparation will unfortunately be up to your tenants. Sometimes tenants are happy and excited for a change in decor and a few updates; they even ask for tips.

Other times, tenants don’t want to even clean their cat’s litter for showings and there’s not much we can do.

In an ideal world, listings would be vacant.

Creating home doesn’t end here. Preparing to list is only the first step.

Visit my Listing Details page for information on what I provide when listing a property! Below is a little snippet…