Should your house be staged before you sell?

Home staging before selling

To Stage or Not to Stage – that is the question! - by Sveta Melchuk Updated from the Home Staging archives. Originally published on Jun 18th 2007. Staging a Home for sale will cost you money. Is it worth spending time and effort on it? After all, once the decision to sell has been made, you just want to get it over with as fast as possible, right? First, did you determine the … [Read more...]

Would you like to rent your property for more money?

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Posted by:  Sveta Melchuk. Founder of Home Staging Montreal Professional staging/decorating for rental of a condo or an apartment is becoming more and more in demand. If you are looking for executive rental income for your unit, the property has to be presented accordingly. Some of the apartments are quite new and others require some cosmetic renovations before decorating for rental. Some … [Read more...]

The best time to sell your home

They always say that the spring is the best time to sell a home. I couldn’t disagree more. Let me explain: In today's market, the average home in Montreal takes around 2 to 3 months to sell - if priced accordingly. You want to be closing in the spring, not listing it. By the time spring comes, you want your home SOLD - and not still for sale, otherwise you’ll be missing the boat. So what you … [Read more...]

Make an Entrance: Warm Up Your Entryway This Winter

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Winter. It's a time of crisp air, gently falling snow, and piles of coats, slushy boots and soggy mittens in your front hall. This season, make your entryway organized and inviting. Here's how: Make first impressions count. Give your door a fresh coat of glossy paint, and put down a new doormat. Hang a nice winter wreath or plant an evergreen in a sturdy urn. Store your stuff out of sight. … [Read more...]

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