Tip of the Week - "Is this too big?"

At DesignedtoSell.ca we have seen many condos that do not have that 'WOW! Factor' needed to have a strong sale. "The place seems small and cramped," potential buyers often say. The problem is usually caused by over-sized furniture in small spaces.

Condos need condo-sized pieces. Using 'house' sized furniture in small spaces draws attention to them not to your suite. It also makes your condo seem tiny!

"These condos need to be furnished, but not with huge and bulky looking, mansion style pieces of furniture. The trend is now Contemporary, Contemporary and Contemporary. They (condo owners) want simplicity married with style. And yes, size does matter, but in the reverse way. People are looking for something unique that will do a few things at the same time." - from the article, 'Condo Size Furniture Gaining Popularity', Articlesbase

As well as down sizing, using furniture that will allow light to "pass through", as opposed to solid pieces, lets your suite seem open and spacious. Using items like slipper chairs (armless), chairs with show wood or metal legs (not skirted to the floor) and end tables that are glass, are key pieces for a condo.

There are also many small accessories you can add that will cause your suite to seem brighter and bigger. Using transparent or light reflective surfaces is an important aspect of staging a condo. Glass, chrome and many mirrors help move light around your home and keep rooms dazzling!

For the purpose of selling your suite, most staging companies have appropriate scale furniture and accessories for rent. This is an economical solution, as opposed to going out and buying items you might not use in your new home.

Is it worth it? Absolutely! Staging your condo with appropriate scale furniture and accessories sends the buying signals you are after. Even the smallest of condos can appear bright and spacious and will generate the interest needed to get the offer you want. Staging works!

DesignedtoSell.ca offers many services to fit your budget. Darren and Lucie Brand can help you stage your home, de-clutter your space and help you rent key pieces that will show off your condo properly! Please visit our gallery for more samples of our staging projects.

Contact us for a free estimate at 416-829-9298 or info@designedtosell.ca.

Tip of the Week - Too Much Stuff!

The majority of condo owners have too much furniture for a small space. Bookcases, cd racks and extra bins and baskets, should be stored off site to clear floors and expand the space. Leaving them, will only make your unit appear smaller than it really is.

De-clutter closed storage areas too. Buyers will look in every drawer and cupboard. Thin out closets by storing off season clothes and coats. Leave only enough dishes in the cupboards for yourself during the showing of your condo. This will help them seem larger as well. A big selling feature is storage space!

In our free, online report, Top Ten Mistakes Condo Owners Make When Selling, we walk you through tried and tested ways to increase the value of your home for sale.

"If you use the information in this report we guarantee that your condo will show well and sell for what it’s worth! Staging your home is the new norm and not properly preparing your home for sale will turn off potential purchasers! Don’t get left with a stale listing or offers that are well below your expectations." - Lucie Brand, DTS Consultant

Finally, all counters and floor space should be cleared. Put away your toaster, blender and coffee maker, even if they are pretty. Stick with a few glass or silver canisters and a bowl of fruit. The added colour of a group of green apples, really enhance a space.

DesignedtoSell.ca, as one of the leading Toronto staging companies, offers a wide range of services to fit your budget. We can help you de-clutter your condo and/or provide a few rental pieces that your space may need to make it say, "Wow!"

Contact us for a free estimate at 416-829-9298 or info@designedtosell.ca.