Staging is all about dressing up your home so that it looks its best to buyers. This can involve anything from rearranging furniture and doing some home improvements, to painting and redecorating, to even replacing existing furnishings and other items. The goal is to make key rooms look worthy of a magazine cover!
But is it worth the effort? Can’t you just clean and tidy and, perhaps, do a little painting?
Sometimes you can — especially if your home is in high demand and likely to get multiple offers.
However, in most cases, staging can help sell your property faster and for a higher price.
In fact, studies done by the home staging industry consistently reveal that staged homes sell for an average of 5-23% above list price. (That varies, of course, depending on the local market.)
Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need to do extensive staging. You may, for example, be able to focus on only key rooms on the main floor — where buyers tend to form their lasting impressions — and then simply clean and declutter the other rooms.
When it comes to staging, you have many options. Each home is different and will have different staging needs.
We provide staging services to help get you top dollar! Call Ottawa’s Top Realtors – The Agent DK Team today at 613-883-5555 for more information.
Happy Chinese New Year! It is the Year of the Ox. The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Ox was about to be the first to arrive, but Rat tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox. Thus, Ox became the second animal. Click Here To learn more about Chinese New Year
Ottawa and Real Estate Market Snapshot December 2020
Market Snapshot: Ottawa’s resale market continued to thrive through December despite the challenges of 2020.
The inventory shortage for 2020 caused an increase in the sale price as the demand remained with record-low mortgage rates.
If you’re considering a move we’re here to help answer any questions you have, in this market you’ll want a qualified, professional real estate company protecting your interests. Message us anytime!
If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it is that staying connected and supporting one another can be done, even from miles apart. See how we are coming together as a community this Christmas Eve to spread the cheer and celebrate. With pictures hanging in windows, signs draped over fences, and 6 pm cheers, we came together and celebrated the front line workers who made sacrifices to care for us and our loved ones this year. As many of us may not be able to spend time together this holiday season, there is no better way to continue to bring joy than to take part in this epic, Worldwide Christmas Jingle. See how you can participate and make some amazing, magical memories for people right in your community.
The cold weather has arrived and many city residents are eager to get into the holiday spirit. Ottawa is host to many special events and traditions each winter, including a variety of light shows, displays, as well as Christmas crafts and food markets. You’ll easily be dazzled by the magic of the season. Here is just some of the special programming for you and your family to check out in Ottawa this winter!
The time leading up to Remembrance day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices of our Canadian soldiers.
Veterans of all ages and other fellow Canadians usually gather downtown and in our local communities for special events and ceremonies. Even if we cannot gather together with the Pandemic amongst us this year, Remembrance Day somehow holds an extra special place in our hearts.
Check your local community Facebook groups or community websites to see what is happening in your community virtually!
Here is a list of some of the Remembrance Day events in the Ottawa area on November 11 – Lest We Forget.
A beautiful rural area surrounds this picturesque community. The Rideau River is an integral part of the community.
Manotick is home to many historical sites and has a unique shopping experience. With the many amenities available along with the small-town charm, there is no doubt you will have it all living in this community. You will enjoy the little slice of Ottawa that you call home.
Want to know what’s currently for sale in Manotick? Click HERE for a list of properties for sale.
Looking to buy or sell in Manotick? Contact Ottawa’s Real Estate Team the AGENT DK TEAM at 613-883-5555 today!
Halloween will be looking different this year for sure but it doesn’t meant that we still can’t have fun with the kids. Here are some great ideas for the whole family to make new fun memories this Halloween. “Trick-or-treating is beloved because it is iconic. It’s one of those rites of passage as a kid that give us a bit of freedom and make it feel like, for one night, we’re running the show.
Market Snapshot: No Fall for September’s resale market as Ottawa saw 51% more properties sold over September of last year.
A continued increase in new listings and the demand for housing staying strong support the upward trajectory in the volume of properties sold. The new normal has made a change to our usual spring and fall market cycle that we typically see which will make it hard to predict if the momentum will continue.
If you’re considering a move we’re here to help answer any questions you have, in this market you’ll want a qualified, professional real estate company protecting your interests.
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or are selling your house yet again, you need a realtor that understands your needs. The home buying and selling process can be complicated as it is, and there is no need to cause yourself additional angst by picking a less-than-qualified realtor. Read on to discover a few traits you need to look for when selecting a real estate agent so you can confidently move through the buying or selling process.
Qualifications Broad Knowledge-Base Good Track Record Sympathetic to Your Needs
On the Agent DK Team we value our clients and strive to provide the best customer service possible!
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Getting ready for fall and winter can be a chore. However with a few simple tips and tricks, getting it done can be quick and will pay off for homeowners. Insuring the appropriate maintenance has been performed to keep your home in top shape before the snow flies is important.
There are a few major things to remember when it comes to cold weather. A large part of getting ready for fall is to prepare your outdoor landscapes for the harsh reality that is Canadian winter, including (but not limited to) storing patio furniture, wrapping cedar trees and putting away decorative items that could be damaged. Freezing water can cause damage to concrete, metal pipes, gutters and landscapes and the thaw/freeze cycle can worsen the damage. Cleaning gutters and downspouts is a task that should be completed.
Here are a few other tips, and suggested areas to focus on in order to winterize your home this year.
Market Snapshot: Ottawa’s resale market was still hot in August as we saw an increase in new listings.
Multiple offers continue to be a dominating factor in the resale market price increase. With a high number of active Buyers we are happy to see that the new listings numbers are on the rise as Sellers are ready to capitalize on their investments.
If you’re considering a move we’re here to help answer any questions you have, in this market you’ll want a qualified, professional real estate team protecting your interests. Message us anytime!
Moving is a task that few find pleasure in, as it requires countless hours of organizing, packing, and lots of heavy lifting. Unfortunately, when doing this through a pandemic with travel restrictions in place and physical distancing measures still active, it may feel like there could not be a more inconvenient time to relocate. However, with closing dates getting closer, putting off your move may not be an option to your avail, but you should consider a few things before you go:
Is your new town a hot-spot for COVID-19?
Will you be coming into close contact with others during your trip?
Are you or your co-travellers considered high risk for COVID-19?
All of these questions are important to consider when planning out your move to keep you, your family, and your new community safe by minimizing your risk of exposure. To ensure your move goes well despite these current circumstances, it is important to arrange things with more care than you may have originally thought to. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your move goes smoothly and safely during this unusual time.
Touch Base With Your Moving Company Businesses in Ontario are taking precautions to protect their customers as well as their employees, and moving companies are no exception. Many of these companies are taking a different approach to the way they work in respect to social distancing measures, this includes: estimates based on photos and videos; truck and equipment sanitation; and wearing masks and gloves while working with your belongings. While planning your move, you should make sure to touch base with your movers to ensure you understand the guidelines that they are following. In being aware of the processes beforehand, you can organize yourself to ensure the movers have the time and space they need to get the job done efficiently, while remaining physically distanced when you can.
Packing Supply Calculations Ensuring you have enough packing supplies while minimizing your trips to the store can be a tricky thing to do. Fortunately, companies such as U-haul have a free packing calculator right on their website to help you make an accurate estimate of all of the supplies that you will need to pack everything in your home. You can order directly from their website to receive all supplies at once, and choose between shipping and pick-up services.
Pack Your Own Stuff. While packing can be a dreaded task that we would much rather outsource to someone else, by doing it yourself you can reduce contact with moving personnel. As we are aware, the novel-coronavirus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours, so plan ahead to ensure your boxes are packed and untouched for this time frame before the movers arrive. Once you make it to your new house, try to avoid any unpacking for the same amount of time to reduce your risk of exposure.
Be Courteous Of Others If you are moving from or into an apartment or condominium, try your best to inform your neighbours so that they can avoid movement throughout common areas, elevators, and stairways during this time. Use doorstops to keep doors open and reduce contact with high-touch surfaces, and have hand-soap, sanitizer, paper towels, and disinfectant in a marked box to ensure they are the last on and first off the truck, making them readily available for everyone to use.
Welcome Home! Once you make it to your new home, be sure to disinfect all high-touch surfaces including door handles, cabinet and drawer pulls, light switches, and appliances both before and after your movers arrive, if possible. Secondly, set up your soap dispensers to ensure you have hand-washing stations available for use right away. Last but certainly not least, relax! You moved during a pandemic, and there is nothing you deserve more than a little downtime in your new abode.
