Home Staging- is it really worth it?
In the first few seconds that a potential buyer views a property, they have made a decision, based on first impressions, as to whether they like it and should buy. When it comes to selling your home or property…
First Impressions aren’t something, they’re Everything!
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Why hire a professional?
Real Estate Sales Representatives are living and dealing with the in's and outs, the trends and effects, the do's and don'ts of the real estate market that gives you the upper hand in choosing neighbourhoods, understanding demographics, properties, investment values, forecasted changes and news that directly affect your properties, whether for sale or for purchase. I am able to assist you in preventing mistakes and disappointment from unfair negotiations, improperly drawn agreements and improper representation and instead, enjoy a seamless and exciting experience. You make the decisions but let me do the work.
Feels Like Home staging and design
Feels Like Home staging and design
Annette is a decorating natural with a creative flair and has a true appreciation for beauty. With seemingly effortless planning, she can transform the bland into beautiful, a room into a dreamy retreat, a gloomy and humble setting into an inviting and illuminating haven, using color, light, strategic decorating and design and her lifelong love of decorating and homes.
Not everyone is able to envision how a new paint color could improve a room, how furniture placement, design and accessories could actually lift ones spirit and affect how they feel. She can always see the potential for any room or property and so she has put forth her talent to work for you, in creating rooms, homes and properties that feel spacious, have purpose, function well, look beautiful and ultimately, feel like home.
Whether your intention is to list and sell, the ‘end ‘will be the Showcasing of your property. If you're looking to Stage for Living, the focus will be in creating a practical and functional design that is your retreat and nesting place , personalized to your preferences, in the home that you have always wanted.
*Complimentary Staging Consultation to Clients and Customers that have signed a Client Representation Agreement or Customer Service Agreement.
About me...
About Annette
Born and raised in St.Catharines, Ontario, in a loving family with 3 siblings, I was surrounded by beauty, outside and inside the home, as my parents nurtured in us the love and appreciation of nature and all creation, the importance of kindness, love and respect, integrity and living our faith, at leisure and at work these were the values we lived by. These are the values I bring to you today as you entrust to me your property, your needs and even your dreams. I place these values even above skill and knowledge, as they determine how I will assist you.
My parents were immigrants to Canada that worked hard and ensued their entrepreneurial skills to advance in our community and assist others in need, as well as care for their children. They began a Custom-made Drapery business when I was about 8 years old. Both were interior decorators and my mother was the Picasso of sewing. By age 10, I was ready for my first paying job, sewing the hems and pleats on draperies, to perfection.
Learning the difficulties of family business, witnessing the commitment and skills of my parents, I was excited by the varieties of fabrics and the beautiful bolts of textiles, as I assisted my mother in searching for flaws before she began each custom order. She was a meticulous professional seamstress as well and made the most beautiful and elegant clothing. Always put together, always elegant, she inspired me and my love of fashion and decorating.
In Toronto, at Ryerson University, I obtained an Honors Bachelor of Business Management, BBM, majoring in Accounting and Finance. I spent my teens working in retail, and my love of beautiful things, continued into my twenties. I learned excellent business skills that have served me well throughout my life, and, in my decorating passion, taught me to know how I could mimic designer looks with less costly props and décor, and when quality or luxury could not be compromised.
My education lead me into the field of law enforcement, as my husband, Rob, and I raised our 4 amazing children. After 29 years, my love of homes has finally come to fruition in becoming a sales representative with Royal LePage and pursuing this Staging & Design business. My knowledge and experience over the years, even in the area of law enforcement, is priceless and has provided me a wonderful and flexible career while raising family and the satisfaction of working with wonderful people, both at work and in serving the public. Through those years, though, I continued to remind myself frequently, how my passion was for 'All Things Home': cooking, baking, gardening, making crafts, decorating and floral design, renovating and designing, were truly where my talent and heart lies.
Compliments and encouragement from friends, family and acquaintances throughout my life relating to my creativity in the home, tastefulness, and my artistic designs has ultimately inspired me to lead with my heart and pursue what I do best. Home Staging and Real Estate are the perfect marriage of complementary professions, each enhancing the other. I believe that this provides me with a competitive edge and benefit to my clients, with knowledge and expertise in both areas.
I take your dreams seriously and can't wait to get started.
