Home showcasing, also known as home staging, is the act of preparing a private residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money.
Everyone who lives in a house personalizes it— that’s what makes it a home. When we stage a house, our job is to make your home EVERYONE’s home. We show you how simple adjustments can make rooms look larger, cozier, and more inviting. We identify things that could stall – or even prevent a sale, you know, the personal stuff, like the bowling trophy collection, and the repairs you’ve lived with but haven’t got around to fixing, and anything that says “My place, Keep Out!”.
Our personalized Home Showcasing Consultant Service identifies problems that could stall the sale and recommendations the best and most economical and include:
- Curb Appeal
- Floor finishes
- Lighting fixtures
- Window treatments
- Wall colours
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- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical installations
- Landscaping
- Kitchen and Bathroom updates
- Decor and Finishing Details
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Spotlight on Decor has a vast network of wholesale and manufacturer product sources and many of the items recommended can be purchased through Spotlight on Decor for Preferred Customer pricing. Recommendations of trusted trades such as painters, electricians and plumbers will also be provided. For busy home sellers, shopping services are available at the rate of $150 per hour plus HST and invoiced at the time of delivery.
You Do It
Option 1: Home Showcasing Consultation & Checklist.
Fees: $150 per hour plus HST.
This is the option for you if you wish to be fully involved in the home showcasing preparation. 90% of our clients use this option to prepare their home. This option may involve a second visit.
Allow minimum of 2 hours for initial visit. Within 24 hours we send you a Personalized Home Showcasing Checklist for you to follow including the Top 10 Best Things to Do and the Top 10 Worst Things to Do. A second visit is often recommended before photos are taken. (Total billable time typically 4 hours)
We Do It
Option 2: Home Showcasing Comprehensive Service.
Fees: Custom quote.
This is the option for clients who are hands-off and prefer to assign the entire Home Showcasing tasks to Spotlight on Decor. After an initial assessment, Spotlight on Decor will provide recommendations and trades to bring the home to saleable ready. Our team of experts cover every task from professional organizers to window cleaners, flooring specialists, plumbers, electricians, painters, home repair contractors, right through to art and furniture rental.
Contact us to book your appointment.
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