Tuesday, May 19, 2009

How to get more Money for your Home…

Home Staging.

1. Take Home More Money.
Fact: Staged homes generally sell for more when compared to those left in "as is" condition.

2. Speed up that Sale.
Fact: Staged homes typically sell faster than un-staged homes. A home that doesn't show well and sits on the market longer. Homes that get stale result in thousands of lost dollars through price reductions. Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes, sellers need to put your best foot forward and stage first!

3. Get the advantage on your competition.
With the abundance of inventory in the Okanagan valley you need to every advantage to set yourself apart from the competition. The purchase decision often starts with an emotional connection between the buyer and their new home. You want to leave the buyer feeling that your home can feel like their home.

4. Your taste may be exceptional, but it’s still exactly that … Yours?
It's difficult to be objective with your personal belongings. A stager looks at your home through the eyes of a buyer - taking into account functionality, flow, selling features, colors and style to appeal to a larger audience.

5. The cost of home staging is not what you think.
Staging often results in selling your home for more thus recovering your staging costs. This means allocating a very small % of your home investment towards staging less than 1%. This could mean a huge difference between profit and loss, take a chance and stage your home.

6. One-stop shopping.
Staging services offer a turn-key solution, quality furniture, design concepts and setup, all in one.

7. Your most valuable commodity, Time.
Using a professional home stager will take the guesswork out of staging. Our stagers have the experience and local resources to meet your deadline.

8. Few buyers can visualize the potential of a space.
An empty room can seem much smaller without appropriate furniture, and buyers might not imagine how beautiful and stylish a space could be. Staging can eliminate many questions/concerns buyers may have about a home. More importantly, staging can excite a buyer about living their dream lifestyle in your home - leading to an offer (is that not what were looking for?)

9. A well cared for home is a more valuable home.
Buyers view a staged home as a well cared for property. Simple … any questions please ask.

10. Are you doing everything in your power to sell fast and for top dollar!
Why wouldn't you do everything you could to protect your investment? Is selling your home the largest transaction you will be doing this month? Using all the tools and resources available to sell your home is the best way to go. In this challenging market and there are many variables, use everything in our toolbox.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Playgrounds Abound

Big things at Vantage West folks. Big things.

As company expansion continues, a niché slowly forms.

Vantage has become home to multiple big listings that are tailored to a new crowd, a crowd that seems to be waking up from its vanilla and beige slumber.

For future homeowners looking for something different, Vantage stands out like a flamingo in March of the Penguins. A Highpointe palace and a Sunset Drive penthouse crackle with the type of fresh life that Kelowna is trending towards. This infusion of vivacity should serve to remind us all that just because you live in a safe, respectable community doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Wetbars, rec rooms and colours that range from sultry to spicy make these homes perfect for summer entertainment, and perfect for the rock-star in us all.

As Vantage matures into its founder’s vision, success has become apparent for a host of reasons, all of which work because of one main focus:

Service.

A company unequalled in work-ethic and attention, clients of Vantage West have experienced their exceptional marketing and luxury service since its inception.

And, as the weather has warmed, some special opportunities have presented themselves to Kelowna's fastest growing real estate company and its clients – apparently adults need playgrounds too.

To go with the movement towards the high-end listings, the company has proven to work with all price ranges, earning an endless string of positive testimonials.

Check out the website for a peek at the type of life you could be living, at http://www.vantagewestrealty.com/.