Category Archives: Affordable Updates

By October 31, 2022

Buyers notice carpet condition since replacement can be a big ticket item. Carpets in the best condition can improve the success of a home sale. Have you ever wondered why the edges of carpets can look so dirty? Even after a professional cleaning? Simple answer? It’s because they are.  Carbon builds up along baseboards, door


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By May 22, 2018

Everyone loves a good before and after (mostly the after), ESPECIALLY these happy clients! In preparation for listing their house, they knew their house needed some updates and “love”.  While the home was well maintained, a fresh look was needed (even in this hot market) to achieve the best listing price. Minor changes were chosen


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By February 11, 2018

We had such a fantastic time and were blown away by how many people came to join us last week at our Wine and Design event at Surfaces NW!  SO – MUCH – FUN!!! Loved meeting so many that we only knew from email/facebook!     A huge thank you to Surfaces NW for sharing


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By August 7, 2017

    What color did this tile USED to be? Hard to imagine this bathroom as anything but spacious and neutral, isn’t it?  When we first visited this beautiful home, the space didn’t feel quite so neutral….    As usual, I’m sorry I didn’t take better before photos….but you get the idea. Seafoam green and


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By July 12, 2017

Each week we do dozens of staging consultations — advising home sellers on decluttering, fixes needed prior to listing and making sure their homes are ready to impress for showings and the “all important” listing photos. Lately I’ve been hearing “the market is good…..do I REALLY need to paint my red kitchen (burgundy dining room,


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By May 18, 2017

Staging is an essential real estate marketing tool in any market, especially in today’s seller’s market! Hear what John Chase with Cadwell Realty said about the vacant staging done by Creative Concepts on his recently SOLD listing (WITH MULTIPLE, OVER ASKING PRICED OFFERS!!) “There’s rarely a scenario where staging doesn’t make sense. Margaret and her team have a vision


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