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Behind the Scenes of Simple Elements
People always like to know who they're working with. So it's my hope that others will gain some insight into what makes me tick. Read on to learn more about behind the scenes of Simple Elements. Allow me to introduce myself... Name: Nicole Schenk Role at Simple...
The 5 Most Important Steps to Downsizing with Success
If you're like most people, you've probably accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. Like most people, you likely are unsure as to what to do with it. For many people, downsizing is a difficult and overwhelming task To help you get started, I'm sharing 5...
Home Staging Before and After
This condo was ready to go on the market. The only problem? It's vacant. Contrary to popular belief, a vacant listing doesn't appear to be larger. It often appears smaller. The other problem? A vacant property stays on the market...
What to Expect from Your Home Staging Consultation
Selling your home is a big endeavour, and one that is both stressful and daunting--both in preparing it prior to listing, as well as maintaining it for showings and open houses. You are likely wondering what you can expect from your home staging...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About eDesign
E design. Have you heard of it? Nope? And that's okay, not many people have. It's a relatively new thing within the past few years. If you haven't heard of it, then read on to learn more and about the differences between e design and...
Prepare for Your Open House
Now that your home has been staged, you're not done yet. An open house is your home's big reveal and impression, so it is worth your while to spend sometime to prepare. It is also a chance for buyers to visualize themselves, that means you want your...
Top 5 Mistakes Home Sellers Make
We've all seen them-- listing photos that lead us to wonder "what were they thinking?" and send you running the other way. There are some common mistakes that home sellers make that can end up being costly errors and can derail the home selling process. Don't be...
How to Discover Your Ideal Design Style
Your home is your castle, your oasis, your safe place. It's important that your home be a reflection of you and your family. It is a culmination of your likes, personal taste, family memories. And it needs to work for you and your lifestyle. ...
6 Valuable Pre-Sale Updates that Raise Your Home Value
Selling your home is stressful. And what most home sellers want is to sell their home quickly and to move on to their next chapter. If you're going to be listing your home in the near future, there is no doubt going to be some prep work needed. There are...
How to Declutter Your Home with Purpose
A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind. What do you suppose a cluttered home is? There are new storage facilities popping everywhere. Why is that? Because we have a tendency to buy, buy and buy. Once our home is packed to the...