Staging allows us to accentuate the positive aspects of a home and make it inviting and aesthetically pleasing to potential buyers. After an initial walkthrough with our staging consultant, we provide our clients with a list of recommendations, ranging from decluttering and depersonalizing the space, to simple fixes such as repainting or switching out light fixtures to freshen up, neutralize and modernize the property.
With a full-size in-house staging warehouse, our listings at The Gracie Group have the added benefit of an extensive collection of furniture, accent pieces, soft furnishings and greenery with an array of colour schemes and feels which are assigned based on the style and age of the home. Browse our before and after photos that allow you to see the benefit of our inclusive staging and the instant wow factor that allow us to stand out from the crowd.
Vacant Homes
When we acquire a listing that is vacant, having the ability to create vignettes from a blank canvas allows us to help potential buyers envision themselves in the space. See some of our vacant listing before and after pictures below:
Tenated Homes
Listing a home with current tenants can present unique challenges, as we respect the personal space of our residents. In some cases, tenants may prefer not to declutter or have their living areas photographed. The photos below illustrate a listing captured during a tenants stay, where cooperation for the photoshoot was limited. After the tenant had moved out, we relisted and staged the home, resulting in a remarkable transformation. We appreciate the understanding and flexibility of our tenants throughout this process.
Decluttering Homes
Busy lives and not enough storage can contribute to the accumulation of our personal belongings. The before and after photos below show the drastic difference stripping back a space to its bare-bone state can make in the presentation.
Makeovers
When we visit a listing that is either dated, in need of a freshen-up, has poor lighting, or has had smokers or lingering smells, we typically make some simple suggestions for a makeover that will help neutralize the space. The following before-and-afters show the difference new paint, flooring and light fixtures can make in totally changing the look and feel of a home. We like to think of it as revamping without breaking the bank.
What our clients say about us
For real estate excellence we would only choose The Gracie Group. Professionalism and attention to detail are only two of the numerous qualities that were exhibited by Shelley Baker-Gracie. Thank you for assisting our family through a very difficult time.
Michelle Arrowsmith
We met and used Shelley Baker-Gracie’s services to sell our home, but we weren’t just looking for any real estate agent, we needed someone with compassion and empathy in order to work with us due to my wife’s medical condition.
Shelley shone like the sun in this regard as she took our needs into consideration and worked with us every step of the way in order to make sure everything worked for us and my wife was comfortable with the approaches.
Not only did Shelley get our house sold but she also went further above and beyond to help us secure a rental while we awaited our new build to be finished.
We can’t recommend Shelley enough. If you’re in need of someone to work ‘with’ you to sell your home (or buy!) and not just treat you like a paycheck, then reach out to Shelley and team.
cuebertI met Shelley while expecting my first born. She was actually a client of my husbands. We had zero intentions of moving, however a home we fell in love with was listed and we were curious. Say no more Shelley answered every question and quickly had our home turned around Staged and ready to hit the market in under 3 weeks. Shelley is empathetic, professional and compassionate to every unique client situation she encounters. Always available and never makes you feel as though you have too many questions! She embodies servant leadership and has an entire team to back her!
Deanne Barker
Joe came highly recommended from a family member and he did not disappoint! He was very genuine, transparent and incredibly professional. He was able to get our new home for under asking in the height of the bidding wars and housing shortages! Not to mention he sold our old home for above asking. The process went smooth as butter. We will most definitely be asking Joe to handle our future endeavors.
Angel and Yves
Yves JanisseShelley’s the best of the best. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. Ive personally bought and sold real estate with her help and her team went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible every step of the way.
Eric Apperloo
We’ve know Joe Crespo for quite some time, he’s helped both our daughters purchase homes and most recently worked with us to downsize. Joe is very well informed on the market, his knowledge and skills are outstanding. His commitment is over and above, he was always available to answer questions and concerns. We highly recommend Joe *****
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Lorraine Horodecki
