What's a Den?

Peopole ask me

Hi:

This is going to sound weird, but what is a den? And does it have a door that gives you privacy?

G.

thankyou

Hi G,

Yes, usually a den has a separate door to it. It's a separate room with a door and NO closet, that's why they call it a den rather than a bedroom. Many dens are open, people close them off with one wall, add a door and it's a den or another bedroom.

Hope this helps,

Mark

What A Staging Consultant will do for your house

This page will give you ideas and tips when it comes to selling your home and staging it, this is one in a series of articles on staging your house

You will benefit by using the information contained within these articles.

Enjoy!
Mark

What A Staging Consultant will do for your house:

Ñ Look at your house through those highly critical eyes of the buyer

Ñ Highlighting selling features

Ñ Enhancing functionality and visual flow

Ñ Make your house appear bigger, brighter

Ñ Enhance the positive features and minimize the negative

Ñ Furniture layout, lighting, traffic flow, repairs, focal point

Ñ Appeal to more mainstream taste

Ñ Respect your individual situation, timeframe and budget

Ñ Make that all important first impression memorable

Ñ Critique and recommendations – a room by room, step by step, prioritized assessment of what needs to be done to get your house ready for sale

Ñ Maximize your return on investment, and protect your equity with an honest, unbiased and professional opinion.

In the end, it is you that will decide what recommendations you will implement.

Read more about:

• Interest Rates
• Power of Sale Properties
• Price Trends
• or Search the MLS and more at my website

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Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

Thinking of Selling? Best Mortgage Rates Current Home Prices Search MLS
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
( BUS 905-828-3434
›mark@mississauga4sale.com8 Website : Mississauga4Sale.com

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Home staging tips for your front entrance front entrance home tips when you are selling

This page will give you ideas and tips when it comes to selling your home and staging it, this is one in a series of articles on staging your house

You will benefit by using the information contained within these articles.

Enjoy!

Mark

The Entrance – Welcome!

Here are some tips for your front entrance to welcome the prospective buyers.

• install a new front door glass insert to let the light pour in
• clean up your interlocking bricks
• you could place an item that is in season on the font door
• make sure your front door looks good
• make sure front door hardware is in good condition
• plant some nice flowers out front
• clean your lights
• get a new mailbox
• get new house numbers so the agents can find your home
• use a quality door bell that works
• get a new front door mat
• make sure front entrance is clean

Read more about:

• Interest Rates
• Power of Sale Properties
• Price Trends
• or Search the MLS and more at my website

Thank you for reading my blog and if there is anything else I can help you with please don't hesitate to contact me,
Mark A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

Thinking of Selling? Best Mortgage Rates Current Home Prices Search MLS
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
( BUS 905-828-3434
›mark@mississauga4sale.com8 Website : Mississauga4Sale.com

• Thinking of selling in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
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Should House Staging includes Repairs of your house

This page will give you ideas and tips when it comes to selling your home and staging it, this is one in a series of articles on staging your house

You will benefit by using the information contained within these articles.

Enjoy!
Mark

Home Staging includes Repairs

10 Fast and Easy Repairs – Show Pride of Ownership

1. Wall cracks, holes or dents – fill and touch up, repair torn or loose wall paper
2. Window trim and baseboards – either touch up or replace if cracked, scratched or faded
3. Windows and window panes – replace cracked windows, make sure windows are operate properly
4. Switch plates and electrical sockets – if cracked, outdated or not working, replace them
5. Faucets and toilets – repair if leaking or dripping
6. Toilet seats – replace if cracked, broken or hinges not working
7. Flooring – repair or replace flooring that is chipped, scratched, loose, broken or missing
8. Carpets – professionally clean all carpets so they look their best
9. Cupboard doors – repair any doors that do not swing smoothly
10. Replace light fixtures that do not work properly, or are outdated, replace burnt out light bulbs

Read more about:

• Interest Rates
• Power of Sale Properties
• Price Trends
• or Search the MLS and more at my website

Thank you for reading my blog and if there is anything else I can help you with please don't hesitate to contact me,
Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

Thinking of Selling? Best Mortgage Rates Current Home Prices Search MLS
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
( BUS 905-828-3434
›mark@mississauga4sale.com8 Website : Mississauga4Sale.com

• Thinking of selling in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
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Home Staging, when should you stage your house?

When to Stage your House?

Before The Sign Goes Up.

You can't change the location or the size of your house, but you can enhance its presentation.

Ñ Before the appraisal is done

So it will appraise for top dollar

Ñ Before the sign goes on the lawn
So you have the competitive advantage Sell for more money in less time.

Ñ Before the photos are taken
Great first impression to entice Buyers to view your house

Ñ Before the feature sheets are prepared
To capture and highlight the best selling features

Ñ Before the real estate agents tour
Great first impression to entice Agents to show your house

Ñ Before open houses and viewings to appeal to the widest range
of potential Buyers so Buyers will see Pride of Ownership

Ñ Before money is spent on advertising or marketing

Courtesy of:
Lydia Pollard
Owners Pride Home Staging & Design
http://www.ownerspride.ca/

Read more about:

• Interest Rates
• Power of Sale Properties
• Price Trends
• or Search the MLS and more at my website

Thank you for reading my blog and if there is anything else I can help you with please don't hesitate to contact me,

Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

Thinking of Selling? Best Mortgage Rates Current Home Prices Search MLS
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
( BUS 905-828-3434
›mark@mississauga4sale.com
8 Website : Mississauga4Sale.com

• Thinking of selling in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
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Home Staging, is it a good Idea?

Why Should you Invest in Home Staging?

A study by the National Association of Realtors in 2007 showed that 84% of today’s busy home buyers use the internet as a major tool in their home search. Buyers view online photos and virtual tours of properties in their desired location and price range to come up with a short list to actually view. If the buyer is not enticed, by the pictures or during a drive by, chances are they will not view the property and if they don’t view your property, they’re not going to buy it. You can’t change its location or size, but you can enhance its presentation.

As soon as the sign goes on the lawn, your agents job starts; the appraisal is done, photos are taken, property feature sheets are prepared, and the marketing begins, to show off your house on the real estate agents tour, open houses, viewings and advertising. You know the expression; “you only have one chance to make a first impression”.

Your home is probably your biggest investment, you want to maximize your return on investment and protect your equity. Should your property remain on the market for an extended period of time, the cost of home staging would be less than a price reduction, additional mortgage payments, taxes, insurance and utility bills, not to mention the inconvenience of not being able to move on.

Read more about:

• Interest Rates
• Power of Sale Properties
• Price Trends
• or Search the MLS and more at my website

Thank you for reading my blog and if there is anything else I can help you with please don't hesitate to contact me,
Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

Thinking of Selling? Best Mortgage Rates Current Home Prices Search MLS
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
( BUS 905-828-3434
›mark@mississauga4sale.com8 Website : Mississauga4Sale.com

• Thinking of selling in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
• On-Line Real Estate Newsletter sign up
• See seasonal housing patterns