Bar Install - Update

After 2 1/2 days and a few small glitches later, the bar installation is basically complete, just finishing touches now. Here are a few more teaser pics…

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6 Tips for Staging Historic Homes #homestaging #stagingsells

I am forever telling my homeowners to maintain the character of their period home. If a buyer is interested in a century home, while they will likely be looking to ensure that the major updates have been done (electrical, plumbing, etc), they will appreciate the quirks of the old home, provided that imperfections aren't due to neglect but instead are simply a part of the home's charm. This is a great article with tips for how to stage an older home to appeal to these interested buyers:

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3563613/list/6-Tips-for-Staging-Historic-Homes?goback=%2Egde_71376_member_147642404

3200 sq ft 4 Bedroom House in Kitchener $579,900

Beautiful home, lots of upgrades, finished basement with library, deluxe bathroom, and sound proof theatre - won't last long!!

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12420824&PidKey=1372542994

Wet Bar Install - Day 2

The Power of Email Marketing hosted by Constant Contact Wed. Sept. 26th in Kitchener #kwentrepreneurs

FREE event hosted by Constant contact, great event especially for small business owners!

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6880anw3d7f9055&llr=vsmh7qdab

Home Staging Cheat Sheet - Making your home appealing to buyers #stagingsells #homestaging #realestate

Article is from 2008 but the staging tips still apply!

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/real-estate/articles/2008/07/03/the-home-staging-cheat-sheet?goback=%2Egde_71376_member_150075250

5 Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid in Today's Market #homestaging #stagingsells #realestate

http://www.zillow.com/blog/2012-09-14/5-mistakes-sellers-should-avoid-in-todays-market/

3 Bedroom Bungalow w/ 2 Bedroom In-Law (Kitchener) $319,900 #stagingsells #kwrealestate

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12416632&PidKey=1408326244

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3 Bedroom Bungalow w/ 2 Bedroom In-Law (Kitchener) $319,900 #stagingsells #kwrealestate

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12416632&PidKey=1408326244

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Inexpensive Updates that will Sell Your House #homestaging #lightingupdate #stagingsells

Do you have lights hanging in your house currently that look like any of these? If so, by replacing them to a modern dome light or semi-flush mount light you can give your home an instant update for a minimal cost!

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Never wrinkle your suits and shirts again when travelling! #beorganized #storagesolutions #travelgear

Eagle Creek Pack-it Systems - great for travelling!

http://www.jet-setter.ca/en/pack-it-folder-21.html

Great Fall Activity - Apple Picking! Fun and delicious for the whole family #buylocal #fallseason #falladventures

For my tri-city followers, click the link for a nearby orchard for picking.

http://www.orchardhomefarm.com/ -- several varieties of apples available and no charge to pick (except the cost of the apples). All apples are grown on "dwarf" and "semi-dwarf" trees so no need for a ladder. Pick enough apples to bake a fresh apple pie, or pick one up from their bakery!

Waterloo Bungalow $389,900 - Open House Tomorrow 2pm-4pm! MLS#1234273 #openhouse #realestate #stagingsells

Several new updates to this home, check out the amazing before and after pictures - now that the clutter has been cleared out, you can see that this home has a lot of living space with a cozy layout. The kitchen has a great view of the beautiful backyard and gardens. Make some time tomorrow afternoon to check this out!

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12288813&PidKey=1011089660

3+1 Bedroom in Kitchener $319,900 Open House Sun Sept 16 2-4pm #homestaging #BTSHStagedProperty #realestate

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12395999&PidKey=232915546

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Bachelor Pad Transformation - a couple of photos #homestaging #hardwork #lovemyjob

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Another Staging Skeptic Converted - Home staging really does work! #stagingsells #homestaging @stagingdiva

http://www.stagingdiva.com/homestagingbusiness/home-staging-tips-sell-house-for-full-price/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBusinessOfHomeStaging+%28The+Business+of+Home+Staging%29

Staging a bachelor pad today - here are a couple of sneak peek "Before" pics #homestaging #realestate

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Trying to sell a vacant house?

Listing and showing an empty home is not in the seller's best interest. It's important to make the best impression the first time, which means adding furniture and decor to all vacant rooms in the home you're selling!

This article outlines what sellers will often think when they see an empty home - the seller appears to be in a desperate situation because they are showing it vacant, which in turn means they can "low ball" the offer they put in on the property.

See why it is best to stage a vacant home before listing it for sale...

5 Reasons Empty Rooms Are a Bad Idea When Selling Your Home

Great Fall Decorating Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens!! @BHG

http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/fall-decorating-with-nature-acorns-and-leaves/#page=1

Make your own mini cornucopia door arrangement! @MarthaStewart

http://www.marthastewart.com/267825/mini-cornucopias-and-door-arrangements?center=0&gallery=274704&slide=168018

#GalleryWalls - A Great Way To Display #Artwork and Personal Photos!

Check out these BTSH #gallerywalls for some #inspiration.

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It's time to plant your tulips and daffodils! #gardening

It's recommended to plant these bulbs before first frost, and while I'm hoping that the first frost is a long way off still, now is the perfect time to plant your spring flowers.

BTSH Staged Property - 3 bdrm; 3 bath $410K (Kitchener) #kwrealestate #yournewhome #staging

http://www.realtor.ca/PropertyDetails.aspx?&PropertyId=12367423&PidKey=562017195

25 Great DIY Headboards #DIY #remodeling

http://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/08/25-diy-headboards/

Top 100 Staging Tips #homestaging #realestate #kw

If you missed some of the top 100 staging tips that I have offered over the past 100 days, check them all out by downloading the pdf from my website:

http://www.beyondthestagehomes.com/uploads/BTSH_-_100_Home_Staging_Tips.pdf