BTSH Preferred Vendors

Are you looking for a real estate agent? Mortgage broker? Perhaps you need moving supplies? Check out the BTSH Preferred Vendors for all your needs!

http://www.beyondthestagehomes.com/preferred-vendors/

BTSH Has a New Look!!

Over the last several months, Beyond The Stage Homes has been rebranding, and we want to invite you to check out our new look.

What Does Rebranding mean to BTSH?

Besides a new logo, and a refreshed website, rebranding means a clear, focused mission statement, and a renewed client focus.

BTSH Mission: To provide high-quality, cost-effective, creative solutions to homeowners in order to maximize their home’s potential. 

For more information, and to see the new look of BTSH, check us out at www.beyondthestagehomes.com

BTSH Has a New Look!!

Over the last several months, Beyond The Stage Homes has been rebranding, and we want to invite you to check out our new look.

What Does Rebranding mean to BTSH?

Besides a new logo, and a refreshed website, rebranding means a clear, focused mission statement, and a renewed client focus.

BTSH Mission: To provide high-quality, cost-effective, creative solutions to homeowners in order to maximize their home’s potential. 

For more information, and to see the new look of BTSH, check us out at www.beyondthestagehomes.com

Q: How Much Does Staging Cost?

A: It varies depending on the how much or how little your home requires. A comprehensive consultation starts at $200. For a full list of my fees and services, see here.

Q: How Much Does Staging Cost?

A: It varies depending on the how much or how little your home requires. A comprehensive consultation starts at $200. For a full list of my fees and services, see here.

Q: Is Home Staging A Way Of "Fooling" The Buyer?

A: Absolutely not! As a homeowner, you are still required to disclose any major flaws of the home that you are aware of. Home Staging does help to minimize minor flaws by drawing the focus to the features of the home. By staging your home, it also shows that you've cared for your home enough to show it off to it's greatest potential, and this will work to your benefit.

Why Should I Paint My Home?

Q: Why should I paint my home before I list it, if the new homeowner is just likely to change it?

A: This is probably the number one question that I get from my clients. I understand that it might seem like a waste if the new homeowner might just change it, but there are a few reasons why this makes sense to do:

-       If the colours you’ve chosen are bold, it will distract potential buyers from being able to see the potential of the rooms

-       A fresh, neutral paint means the new homeowner doesn’t have to paint right away, and gives the home that “move-in ready” look

-       It is one of the least expensive updates you can do to your home, with one of the greatest returns on your investment

Why Does Staging Work??

Did you know that only 10% of people can visualize a space? By neutralizing the space and clearing out the clutter, potential buyers can better visualize themselves in your house. If your home is filled with personal items, clutter, and bold colours, buyers are often distracted and fail to see the potential of the space. Home staging is simply a tool that helps them to see to really see your home.

BTSH FAQ Week

This week's posts will focus on Frequently Asked Questions. I am currently re-working my website, and feature several of these Q & A's on the new site.

Today's FAQ: What is Home Staging?

A: It's simple. Home Staging allows you to market your home to the largest audience possible by maximizing your home’s potential while minimizing the flaws. This can be as simple as reducing clutter, removing personal items, and reorganizing the space, or as complex as bringing in all new furniture and accessories, or it may fall somewhere in between. Each home is unique and will require a different variety of services, but regardless of the services you choose, Home Staging is about setting your home up to sell faster, and for more money.

Make Your Own Advent Calendar

A great way to spend time with family, and produce an environmentally friendly, reusable Advent Calendar. Check out ProduceHersInk.com for this article and more! The relationship magazine with a focus on family, featuring Shauna Lynn of Beyond The Stage Homes.

http://producehersink.com/2010/11/01/counting-down-the-days-to-christmas-with-a-hand-crafted-advent-calendar/

BTSH Stats Week

 77% of people view homes first on the internet

Be sure that your home shows above the rest, by staging it first! Don't allow your realtor to list your property on MLS until your home is ready for show, and your realtor has taken viewing pictures. An online listing without pictures means missed opportunities.

Source: 2005 National Association of Realtors ® survey

Stats Week - ROI

According to a HomeGains survey in 2007, painting the interior walls of your home offers a 150% return on your investment!

Here are some other interesting stats based on 10 areas of home improvement:

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Stat's Week - Staged Homes Sell For More Money

Staged homes on average experience a 3% minimum increase in final sales price, versus non-staged homes.

Source: www.stagedhomes.com

Stats Week - Did You Know?

This week's Tweets and Blogs will be regarding Home Staging Stats and Useful Facts!

Did you know???

63% of buyers are willing to pay more money for a house that is move in ready

Source: 2005 & 2006 Maritz Research Staging Polls

By staging your home first, a potential buyer can better envision themselves in your home. Small repairs and fresh new paint show you've cared for your home, and gives it the "move in ready" look you want.

Another Property Sold...

The latest BTSH property staged sold in record time, spending only ONE day on the market!! Contact Beyond The Stage Homes to find out how we can help you sell your home.

Ph: (519) 496-4301
Email: ShaunaLynn@btshomes.com

www.beyondthestagehomes.com

MS Walk 2011 Registration Now Open

Beyond The Stage Homes continues to be a proud supporter of the MS Society of Canada. Registration and fundraising for the 2011 MS Walk is now open! To register, find your local walk, or learn more about the MS Walk, visit www.mswalks.ca.