by Vicki Lerch | Mar 8, 2014 | Home Staging, Uncategorized
OCEANSIDE HOME STAGER BACK FROM INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE STAGING – PRESS RELEASE
Oceanside Home Stager Vicki Lerch, owner of Sold On Staging, just returned home from the International Real Estate Staging Convention held recently in Las Vegas. The convention was hosted for stagers from all over the world, including over 100 from Canada. Real Estate Mogul and Shark Tank’s TV’s star, Barbara Corcoran, was the keynote speaker at the RESA convention this year. Canadian Interior Designer, Kimberley Seldon was a featured speaker. “Kimberley was such an inspiring speaker and shared invaluable information.” Lerch said. Featured also, was Steven Aaron, TV personality from Selling LA and top Realtor for Keller Williams in Los Angeles. Aaron said “I attribute much of my success to staging all my properties and targeting that buyer. Lerch said “My mentor Lisa McIntee from Ontario was awarded top Stager of North America.”
Vicki wraps up her experience saying, “This convention was truly a valuable investment in my business.” If you are selling your property Staging will set you apart from the competition.
To find out more about Vicki Lerch, Sold On Staging, visit: https://www.soldonstaging.ca If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview please contact me on my cell 250-927-0331. Staging is a marketing tool that home owners and Real Estate Agents are investing in and getting top results.
by Vicki Lerch | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
½ c salted butter
¼ c white sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp cocoa (not hot chocolate)
2 c graham wafer crumbs (usually found with crackers)
1 c coconut (med)
½ chopped walnuts
Mix first 4 ingredients in a saucepan on low until is resembles a custard.
Add graham wafer crumbs , coconut & nuts to the custard mixture. Blend well & then press into 8” square pan. Place in refrigerator.
Use your food processor to mix together:
¼ c salted butter
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp vanilla custard powder
2 c icing sugar
Cream together . Spread over first layer. Return to refrigerator.
Then melt 3 square of Bakers chocolate in a small pot on very low heat. Do not
leave the stove for any reason! 2 unsweetened & 1 sweet or semi sweet & 1 tbsp butter. Pour quickly over second layer. I usually turn the pan around to get it into the corners. Practice makes perfect! Refrigerator 1 hour. Bring out and cut carefully. Practice makes perfect.
ENJOY! Your neighbours will love you!!!!
by Vicki Lerch | Nov 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
1. People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers.
2. Buyers are more emotional and emotions sell homes.
3. Decorating should be minimal so you will have more time to get your home open house ready.
by Vicki Lerch | Apr 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
A popular symbol during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, the quatrefoil was seen often in stained glass windows and stone archways. Today the quatrefoil is making it’s way into the design world in just about every way imaginable:
Maybe as a backsplash?
by Vicki Lerch | Dec 18, 2012 | Home Staging
Quick Facts to get you ready for selling in 2013
Staged homes sell faster 85% faster.
Staged homes sell for more money.
Staging costs range from $299.00 up to $5,000.00. While to some $2,500.00 (or more) may seem like a lot of money for house staging, you will get an average 300% return on the cost of home staging.
A staged home will look better than the competing
homes for sale in your local market, allowing you to sell faster and for more
money.
64% of buyers were willing to pay more money for a
house that is move- in ready.
