Lets get inspired this winter

We're inspired by beautiful, big bold colour...

This winter, where cheering up our interiors to make our homes more attractive for our buyers.
What about healthy doses of inviting heart-lifting red. A warming colour, red has been shown to lift energy levels, and will add drama to any scheme. Add jewel- toned accessories and lush textiles for the perfect remedy to the chilly winter weather.

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The climate for selling property has changed

The climate for selling property has changed as we all know. Where it used to be enough to just put your property up for sale with a good and experienced agent and you would secure a great result. It is no longer enough if you want to get the best possible price for your property.

  The global financial situation is still unstable with predictions by the experts contradicting each other. Either way the real estate industry has forever changed and to achieve the best price for your property you have to go the extra mile and put in the effort.

 Realise your property's full potential and maximise the sales price. Use the tools of property styling by a professional or do it yourself, it will be worth it for the extra return you get.

Property styling is about preparing your home for sale in a way that will increase the eventual sales price. The stylists use styling techniques and careful selection of beautiful pieces of furniture and homewares to bring out the best in your home. We want to sell the lifestyle to the buyers and get them really excited about your home

I am compiling these resources on my sharonfordkiama.blogspot.com  for any vendor or client that can find them useful. Having been in the industry all these years I have seen first hand what difference it makes for a sale when a property have been set up to maximise the outcome. Hope you find it useful! 

Sharon

Not the favourite room in house!

Now if we are all being honest laundry's really are not one of our most favourite places are they! They tend to be messy and dis-organised.

See below some quick makeover ideas that will impress your buyers.

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The silent salesman

Once your home is styled to sell, you are going to need a For Sale sign. Hardly a day goes by that I don't receive a call from an interested buyer on one of my For Sale signs. Some buyers like to drive around checking out the schools, shops etc. That's when they spot the silent salesman a For Sale sign and slam on the brakes. The question isn't whether you should have a For Sale Sign in the yard, it's how big, colour photos or not? We want as may people as possible to know that your home is For Sale. Generally when clients phone me from a signboard, they already like the look of your home and where it is located. The bigger the better, and with Sharon Ford from Ray White  Kiama on them, I say !

"The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money"
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Great statement piece

Awesome fabric on this oversized chair. I do love an open fire for open for inspections! A shame that our climate is very limited.

Easter is the time to rejoice and be thankful

Easter is the time to rejoice and be thankful for the gift of life, love and joy! Have a blessed day and enjoy special times with your friends and family.
Shaz
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May the blessings of the Lord shine upon you

If you are going to do it then do it right!

This month we are going to talk about what not to do when selling your home.  If you are going to sell your property you have to do it right. Selling a property is a business transaction. Once you decided to sell you need to commit to the process.

Whats the point of mowing the lawn and sprucing up the garden? Its the house they are interested in right?

WRONG: Buyers see your yard as an extension of the house. The front of the home will be the buyers first impression they will form an expectation even before the enter the home. First impressions really count so make it a good one. Stand out the front of your home and see it through the eyes of  your buyer!

• Mow the lawn
• Trim the edges
• Weed the garden
• Clean the cobwebs
• Trim plants
• Add potted colour to brighten up the garden.

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Tips for getting your property ready to sell!

Make an entrance - Front Yard

•     Add interest to your doorway with potted plants
•     Pave a pathway to your front door
•     Spruce up your front door with a coat of paint
•     Consider improving privacy by adding a low wall at the front of your house
•     If your hallway is narrow and dark paint it a light colour and add a broad floor 
•     runner
•     Invest in a new front door mat

Living Style - Lounge Room

•     Use neutral colours in your living space
•     Use receding colours like blues and greens to make the small space seem larger
•     Find a focus in your room.  
•     If you don't have a natural focus, add a feature wall
•     Ensure your carpets are cleaned
•     Ensure marked or damaged timber floors are re-sanded and polished
•     Layout your living area to show how you live there

The Room That Sells - Kitchens

•     Fix the floor by lifting old lino and replacing it with new lino, polished floorboards 
•     or tiles
•     If your bench-tops are scratched or stained, replace them with new laminate
•     bench-tops
•     New cupboard and drawer handles will add life to an old kitchen
•     A fresh coat of paint will cover cooking splatters and add life to a drab kitchen
•     Kitchen clutter must be cleared

One of the quickest and easiest ways to create a sense of luxe is to layer items.

 Layer, layer, layer

One of the quickest and easiest ways to create a sense of luxe in the bathroom is to layer items.

You can use  this trick all around the bathroom. Stacking a soap dish on top of a folded face towel or on a concrete trivet, placing several items on a towel on the bath shelf, and even simply placing one towel on a stool by the bath tub. How gorgeous does this pot plant look!

Check out the style curator for more ideas on how to style your bathroom

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Moving with kids?

No matter how experienced or savvy  you are with relocation, every move causes challenges. Moving can be especially hard for kids with changes in neighborhoods and schools, along with saying good bye to friends. But with a little advanced preparation, the move can go more smoothly for the whole family. Click here to check out these six tips to help you plan your move with kids.

Your bedside table is more than just a spot to drop your phone

Your bedside table is more than just a spot to drop your phone. Think about what colour and style you want to carry through to the bedroom, that might me coastal, minimal or classic. Some bright flowers and a matching pillow case can work wonders.

Tips for moving

Unpack a box completely, and put everything away. If the movers unpack for you, they do just that… unpack and leave it in the middle of the room. They do not put anything a way. They will, however, take away all the boxes and wrappings. To get rid of excess boxes, freecycle them. Just leave them on the curb for the interested party.

A few key pieces

When styling the poolside for sale, think outside the box. I love this yellow surfboard really adds a pop of colour. 

Along with a few key pieces  and accessories, greenery never fails to inject life, colour and texture into a poolside area. 

Ask your local nursery which plants work best near your swimming pool, but as a general rule of thumb, Banksias, Agaves, Native Fuschias and Palms are popular picks for Australian pool areas.

An auction can be highly competitive

An auction can be highly competitive if there are multiple buyers interested in buying the property. The competitive bidding can cause the price to exceed the expected value of the property as people tend to bid higher than they originally expected to spend due to the high pace atmosphere of the auction.

Bathrooms

  Now the dull and dreary weather has left us and the sunshine is switched on, you will probably notice the mould  building in the grout of the shower recess and on the ceilings

•  Start by spraying all the effected areas with a mould cleaner, rinse and bingo instant fresh tiles
•  Replace any old mouldy grout
• Scrub the walls and ceilings
• Clean the interiors of the cabinetry
• Add some fresh new towels and soaps in vibrant spring colours

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Clever Idea Indeed!

                                                  What a great idea!

A rustic pallet is the perfect skinny surface on which to hang jars that house makeup tools. Plus, it acts as a design element first, storage second. Get the tutorial at Skinny Meg » - GoodHousekeeping.com