Showing posts with label Toronto real estate market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toronto real estate market. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Staging your Vacant Condo will INCREASE your Investment!



Staged homes sell 2–3 times faster and for up to 6% more than unstaged ones.  People perceive staged units that are well decorated as being worth more.
 

Professional stagers know how to highlight the features of the unit and distract from any ‘not so desirable’ features.

• It’s extremely important to show people how they can use the space, and this is especially so in properties that are small or have unique layouts.

• It’s all about the marketing! Marketing is not just how the realtor describes the unit on the MLS, it’s how a property looks and feels to your potential buyer/tenant.


• If your budget is limited, consider focusing on the main living areas and at least one bedroom.
 

• There are a lot of resources available for tips on how to stage your own home. If you can’t borrow furniture and artwork, rental companies carry everything from furniture to linens for not a lot of outlay. Just keep in mind that the goal is to show people how to use the space most effectively.


Return on your investment for staging : 299%

1 Avondale - Vacant condo that was staged


Friday, November 30, 2012

What's happening? ....

It seems like everyone we are talking to lately are saying the same thing, "People are waiting till the new year to list."  It does not seem though, we are heading for scary times.  It seems that people started talking about prices falling, so they held off buying and now that has trickled down to sellers holding off on listing their condos.

We are finding that, while this is true, the premise for staging still remains.  You need to have your condo stand out above the rest.  You need to fill a vacant suite to make it soft and appealing.  You need to detract from the negatives and emphasize the positives!    

TCSD are here to help you with selling faster and for more money!  We have some great new plans to help with the financial strain of holding a mortgage, and still staging to get that condo sold.

Here is a small excerpt from an article on the Toronto Condo website.  The market hasn't seemed to be saturated with condos and there is still the demand .... so you need to rise above the norm!

"In today's economic climate, it is quite essential to be prudent and pragmatic when it comes to investing your hard earned money. One of the most promising areas to invest, especially if you do your homework right, is real estate. In the Greater Toronto Area, there is a market boom in condominiums. The GTA region is one of the largest condo markets in North America. In fact, Toronto has the highest number of ongoing condo projects in North America.

Though the construction of condos seems to be growing at a frenetic pace, many industry experts feel that there will be no lessening of the demand. This is due to several projects failing due to various reasons like lack of financing and the state of the economy. So the industry consensus is that even though there is a lot of construction going on, the demand for condos will be sustained.

Many industry watchers feel that the inventory levels of new condos is still quite low when compared to the levels from the past. In fact, Toronto has been witnessing a steadily increasing demand for rental condos; the national average for rental condos is 20%, whereas it is 30% in Toronto."


Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook!  There you will find great info, links and quotes from our clients.  We are continually posting new pictures of our staging jobs on our Facebook page too.

Contact us at 416-829-9298 or info@torontocondostaging.com

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Bigger and Brighter!


"Thank you so much for everything you and the Toronto Condo Staging and Design team did yesterday! When Marc and I came home last night, we could not even believe this was our place. Somehow, you made it look much bigger and brighter than it ever has before .... we might just buy it ourselves!"

Emily Waugh, Toronto

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Launching our NEW NAME ...

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new company name that was effective as of June, 1 2011.

DESIGNED TO SELL.CA IS NOW ...



TORONTO CONDO STAGING and DESIGN


After much consideration we, as a company, have decided to focus on what we do best and that’s Staging Condos, Lofts and Townhomes. We have just finished moving into our new warehouse/office facility and have been busy updating and upgrading our inventory. We are ready to provide your listings with the latest designer looks and our unique touch.

What’s New:

  • Updated Website. Please visit!
  • We are now offering Full Interior Design Services
  • From Design concept to Installation
  • Custom blinds, window coverings and upholstery.
  • Decorating consultations
  • New Construction Consultations (to assist with finish choices & upgrades)

We have a mailing which has been delayed due to the postal strike. Please look for it as it has a great promotion we are offering to our valued clients. You should have it soon!

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to working with you again soon!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Sit down .... Relax!



Life gets very busy when you are selling your home. You want to get the best price you can and in the shortest amount of time. You know you need to showcase your home the best it can be - but you don't really have the time, or even the "know-how".

Let us take the stress out of making your home look its best! Our qualified & accredited design team guarantees a designer look without the designer price tag.

"An invaluable and extremely professional service is provided by DesignedtoSell.ca. A stylish and completely accessorized staging of (my listing) made all the difference for prospective buyers to envision themselves in the space! Within days of staging the space, we had an offer for 100% of asking! Lucie and DesignedtoSell's design team are top drawer! I look forward to working with them again." - Jane Bosley, Bosley Realty Inc

Here at DesignedtoSell.ca, we will work with you for a stress free staging, that will best suit your home. The small investment in Staging your home or condo can gain you thousands of dollars when you sell your home.

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