Winter styling ideas!

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Swap old lamps for some new trendy new ones

Swap old lamps for some new trendy new ones. Or why not treat yourself to some new shades. They are inexpensive and can bring a whole new look to your room.

                                                         

Big, colourful and comfy

Big, colourful and comfy is the choice when selecting cushions to brighten up a home. You will be amazed at what a difference a cushion can make.

                                         

The WOW factor

Having a Wow factor in your home does not have to cost the earth. Try adding a large mirror or some fabulous lamps or how about some awesome lighting.

                                         

See below some quick tips for the exterior of your property:

See below some quick tips for the exterior of your property:

• Mow the front & rear lawns
• Weed the gardens
• Trim the edges
• Chop and trim any over grown trees and shrubs
• Remove any rubbish that's lying around. Old pot plants, unused toys etc.
• If you have a pool, please make sure it is clean.
•  Remove pool cleaning apparatus out of sight
• Get rid of the cobwebs
• Clean your windows
• Make sure your blinds and curtains are clean and present well from the exterior of the property.
• Do any necessary paint touch ups. How about a bright red front door?
• Clean and freshen up the veranda.
• Make sure all door hardware is in good working order. You don't want your knob to fall off do you!
• If time permits add some colourful flowers, they will instantly brighten up your garden.
• Why not put 2 pots either side of your front door - Instant wow!

                                     

A couple of quick tips to make your kitchen stand out for the photographer :

A couple of quick tips to make your kitchen stand out for the photographer :

• Remove all the clutter from the bench tops and kitchen table
• Make sure the sink is clutter free. That means no dishcloths or hand wash to be seen
• Get rid of the tea towel hanging on the oven door
• Remove all the magnets and bills from the fridge
• Remove all the appliances from the bench tops
• Add some colour to the room, try putting some green apples in a bowl or add some flowers to the bench top
• Freshen up walls and cupboards 
• Wash and shine the oven, stove and kitchen cupboards
• Open the curtains or blinds and make sure window coverings and windows are clean
• Let the light in

                                     

Love this

Great light - So in at the moment

                                                  

Quote of te week

Imagine that you are a buyer and you are time poor

Imagine that you are a buyer and you are  time poor and do not have the time to physically inspect homes for sale.These days most buyers start their search online. Most buyers would of viewed your property on the Internet before they have even decided to inspect your property.

 In my opinion its paramount that you have fantastic professional photographs taken of your property . I always encourage my vendors to have professional photography done.

You don't want potential buyers deciding that your property is not for them because they have judged your home from the poor photographs on the Internet or in the real estates window display. Great pictures equal more inspections.

Remember a sale can be lost by one click of a mouse. If your property does not stand out and attract buyers to inspect your home, well my friend unfortunately you have lost a sale.

                               great chandelier

                     Lighting makes a difference

                         
                           Sure to impress

Open house

We all would like open home day to be perfect,with the sun shinning, blue skies and perhaps those whales playing out to sea and of course the birds singing
Unfortunately that's not always possible.If you wake up to a dull overcast day you need to make your home as appealing as possible.

• Turn on all the lights and lamps 
• Open all of the curtains and blinds
• Light some candles and burn some oils
• Warm the house, leave the heating on for open home
• Play some soft music

Cool Lighting

Vacant homes sell slower than houses that are occupied. Why is that?

People don't buy houses, they by homes, they buy a lifestyle! Without furniture, wall art, rugs, lighting, and decor there are no emotional connection points in the house – the house does not show its soul and any lifestyle that buyers can aspire to. Buyers like to walk into a home and imagine what it would be like to live there,they start to place their furniture and think about what it would be like to live in the property. If there's no furniture and no ambiance it sure will make your agents job harder! Style it to sell it.

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"Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts"
                                                Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.