Appearances Do Matter!

Home staging may not seem important to some, but in today's real estate market, proper home staging can help your house stand out. Even the smallest details can create a sale. Here are a few tips to help and improve your home staging.

First Impressions Count

The first part of your house any potential buyer will see is the façade, so make sure you put some effort in here. A bit of landscaping can go a long way and something as simple as adding a few potted plants around your front door can make a big difference to your main entrance.

Remove Personal Effects

Potential buyers like to imagine themselves living in your home, so don't compromise that with your own personal pictures. It’s hard to disconnect everything from the home...

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New property listed in Sorrento
I have listed a new property at 2181 Lakeview Drive in Sorrento.
A private .4 acre lot surrounds this extensively renovated home located in Cedar Heights in Blind Bay. This truly is a must see to appreciate the time, care and attention to detail that has gone into this home. Spectacular West facing views of Shuswap Lake, Copper Island and the mountains beyond. 3 bedrooms on the main floor at the back of the house and all of your living spaces looking out over the Shuswap Lake at the front. Freely flow through the main floor, from your large living room with natural gas fireplace, to the separate dining area and into your renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, updated appliances, island for prepping all finished off with granite...
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Should You Worry about Competing Listings?

Imagine this; you've been waiting for exactly the right moment to put your home on the market. But then, just as you're about to put up the sign and list, you see other FOR SALE signs unexpectedly popping up around the neighbourhood.

So now there are competing listings. This is a fairly common scenario, but does that mean you should put your plan to sell your property on hold?

Not necessarily.

Just because comparable homes are for sale in your area doesn't mean that it's not a good time to make your move. In fact, even if there is a sharp increase in local listings, active buyers might still outnumber properties available. And buyers love choice, so in that scenario, you quite likely to get several interested buyers.

Even in the case of a buyer's...

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New property listed in Salmon Arm
I have listed a new property at 802 1451 1 Avenue Northeast in Salmon Arm.
Looking to get in the market? Great starter home or retirement spot. 3 bed 2 bath condo in Orchard Terrace, centrally located between uptown and downtown shopping and activities. Ground floor unit with easy access and 2 parking spots right out front. The bonus with this unit? You get a strata approved 10'x20' storage shed...this one is even large enough to park a car in! Great spot for bikes, paddle boards, tires and tools. Extended patio space partly covered with some grass in front to enjoy. Extremely well maintained inside; you will not be disappointed. Some new flooring early in 2021 as well as some fresh paint. Recently replaced tinted living room...
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New property listed in Salmon Arm, BC
I have listed a new property at 7091 52 Street Northeast in Salmon Arm, BC.
Sprawling 3 bedroom rancher with almost 1730 of finished floor space. Spacious kitchen with breakfast nook, a separate sitting area for reading or catching up on conversation and a formal dining area, all designed with entertaining in mind. New electric fireplace feature wall in the open concept living room with vaulted ceilings. Off the dining area is a covered deck space to relax on summer nights. The floor plan is rounded off with a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, 2 more spacious bedrooms and a full 4 piece bath. The laundry room exits into your double attached heated garage with two man doors & a sink. All your living...
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