Home Sale Preparation & RELOCATIONS

 A stress free moving experience.... yes, it can be done!

Boxes unpacked and items stored in an organized fashion, while space planning and furniture placement gives shape to each room for a "we are home" setting. Using what you already own, incorporating a few new elements or going for a fresh new start.

Customizing each project with you in mind!

Relocation Management Services

Decluttering - Repairs - Staging - Referrals - Junk Removal - Content Sales - Creating a timeline.

Full Relocation Management Services as well as A-La-Carte services.

We begin with a 20-30 min consultation discussing the scope of your project.

In-home consultation allows us to review the home and project as well as your expectations and needs. We will take the time to listen to your wishes and concerns and answer all of your questions.  You will receive an AS-AL Relocation Management Timeline. This will allow you to follow the process and check mark the progress.

  • Create a timeline and budget

  • Realtors, Home Inspectors, Contractors, Moving Companies - Schedule and attend meetings as required. Review estimates of all work to be done with the client. Schedule work to be completed for home sale prep.

  • Floor plan to scale - Creating a well thought out floor plan allows you to have a clear picture of what will fit into your new space eliminate unnecessary surprises.

  • Packing / unpacking All done in an organized fashion! NOTE: When you have our team do the packing, we learn how you use your space. When unpacking, we will create similar placement allowing you to feel right at home on move-in day.

  • Staging - Working with you or your realtor, we will plan the home sale presentation. Each home and location is unique as is the level of home staging. A home that shows well in person and through photographs will attract more buyers and sell for more!

  • Content Sale - Do you have a full house of items or treasures that you want to sell..... or maybe only 2-3 pieces? We can set up an in-home auction or send to consignment markets.

  • Appraisal Services - Accredited Personal Property Appraiser can provide written appraisals in order to facilitate asset division, insurance purposes or probate

  • Final CleanOut & Cleaning - We see the project right through to the final cleaning. We do our best to work around the City of Ottawa Garbage and Recycling schedule in order to keep your disposal costs down.

  • Donations - We believe in recycling as much as we possibly can during the sorting process. By doing so we are able to support many of out local charities.  Food Banks /Cupboards receive donations of non expired food.  The Humane Society and Cat Rescue organizations receive electronics, pop cans, liquor bottles and old linens.  Unused or past-dated medications are disposed of at the pharmacy.  Eye glasses are donated at our local Legion. Hazardous Household Waste - removed and recycled.

Benefits of a Staged home:

  • the house will appeal to a larger number of people that are looking at making a purchase;

  • staged homes sell faster

  • often leads to higher purchase price.

**If you are selling a cluttered home, I will guide you through the sort, purge and packing process so that unpacking at your new destination will be simplified.

Home Staging &Styling

  • Initial Phone Consultation - 20-30 Minutes

  • At the time of the initial phone consultation we will discuss your home sale reparation needs, goals and timeline. We can then schedule an In-Home Staging & Styling Consultation knowing that we are a good fit for each other

  • Beginning with the In-Home Staging & Styling Consultation, we will follow up with the hands-on projects. We will begin with editing contents that will not be required for home styling. We will work with furniture placement, lighting, artwork and your decor in order to showcase your home.  When buyers walk through your home they will be focused on how they could live there without any distractions. This process takes approximately 3-5 hours / 2 stylists. ($450 - $750)

  • Inventory Rentals - Sellers don't always want to make new decorative purchases when selling their home, especially if they are downsizing.  We have inventory available for a rental fee. If we feel that your home sale presentation would benefit by using any of our rentals, we will discuss this option at time of consultation.

  •  Cleaning - Showing a clean home is a must! Buyers will be distracted my dirt and chaos. Once we have reviewed your project, we can give you an estimate for our cleaning services. 

Redesign

  • Redesign is a less expensive alternative to traditional interior design. We will transform your space while using existing furnishings, accessories and art.  We will bring balance to your room and create the ambiance that you seek.

  • Redesign is often completed within a couple of hours to a full day, depending on the project size.

  • Desire that magazine look for your bookcase, mantel, shelves or collections?  Let us help you create the perfect focal point in each room.


Colour Consultations

  • Choosing the right colour is crucial as it provides the canvas backdrop to your room.  What feeling are you looking for warm, relaxed, energized, creative? Are you looking for a simpler pallet for home sale or looking for some creativity within you living space?

Do-It-Yourself Home Sale Preparation & Styling

Let a professional walk you through the process.....One Step at a Time!

  • Initial Phone Consultation - 20-30 Minutes

    At the time of the initial phone consultation we will discuss your home sale preparation needs, goals and timeline. We can then schedule a In-Home Consultation knowing that we are a good fit for each other.

  • In-Home DIY Sale Preparation Consultation& Optional Written Report

    $200 - 2 hr consultation / $50 for each additional 30 minutes 

    This visit will consist of a complete walkthrough of your home. We can assist with services and products as needed in order to complete your home sale preparation project. We will also discuss the Staging & Home Styling process. As each project is unique, timeline and fee structure will also be discussed during the consultation.

    • Notes taken by homeowner or realtor.

    • AS-AL Staging & Home Styling Report - $100

Having a difficult time finishing all of the tasks on the DIY Staging list and just want it done! We would be happy to work with you or just finalize the list for you.