Real Estate Pre-Staging Makeovers
Turn Listings into SOLD Signs — Fast
Small, strategic upgrades that make buyers fall in love and realtors close faster.
ROI in Action – “$10K in upgrades → $100K+ in added value"
1. Vancouver Special:
Exterior Update
(Before)
(After)
(Fresh new paint colors where it matters, lighting swaps, modern house numbers and the perfect letterbox to cover obsolete intercom)
2. Garden Suite: Kitchen Refresher (Airbnb)
(Before & After)
Cabinet paint and hardware, new tile, countertops, floating shelves and glass added to cabinet fronts.
2. Garden Suite:
Fireplace Character Facade (Airbnb)
(Before & After)
Drywalled Fireplace surround covered w/ distressed & painted (clay thin-brick)w/ fill dimension Douglas Fir mantle.
(More Work Samples Available Upon request)
What We Do
Aesthetic Rescue
(Small Details for BIG Impact)
- Paint (Interior & Exterior)
- Carpentry (Decorative & Restorative)
- Flooring (Repairs and Replacement)
- Tile Installation and Repair
- Lighting and Plumbing Fixture Swaps
- Detailing (Scratch, chip & ding repairs)
- Landscape and Garden Improvements
- Plaster, Drywall, Concrete Repairs
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Spaces
- Surface refurbishing (Renewing worn surfaces)
Feel free to ask if you don't see a service listed that you may need. We are a multi-talented team and are here to help.
Why Realtors Call Us
- Quick fixes that remove the deficiencies and obstacles for fluid walkthroughs
- Close faster & avoid markdowns.
Eliminate buyer objections before the first showing.
- Strategic pre-sale enhancement. Fast, affordable upgrades that sell homes
- "We add vibe” —emotional appeal and first impressions sell houses and spaces.
- Usually no delays or permits are required. We expedite the planning and execution so there are no obstructions.
- Protect Asking Price – Avoid markdowns due to flaws, damage, or dated style.
- High ROI – $8–$10K in upgrades can add $40K–$100K in perceived value.
- Low Risk – For select agents, we can delay billing until after closing.
Urgency for realtors is real.
With our experience in the film industry, speed and adaptability is a valuable differentiator.
Facts We Love To Share
Top 5 Renovations with
the Highest Return on Investment:
Kitchen - renovation or update with quality of materials and workmanship consistent with the area
Bathroom - renovation or addition with quality of materials and workmanship consistent
with the home and the area
Repainting Interior / Exterior - completed in tones with wide-ranging market appeal
Updating Décor - lighting and plumbing fixtures, counter tops, replacing worn flooring (vinyl or carpets) or refinishing hardwood floors
Decluttering - removing all excess items to showcase the features of your home
CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) Café (article by a Canadian stager):
Notes that staging can cut time on market by 30–50% and can support 6–20% higher sale prices vs. vacant/poorly presented homes.
https://www.crea.ca/cafe/is-home-staging-necessary-when-listing-a-property/
Royal LePage “Home Renovation ROI” (national survey):
"Approximately how much do the following home renovations add to a property’s total value (in terms of percentage)?"
Kitchen: 20%
Bathroom: 16%
Finished Basement: 15%
Basement Apartment (Rental Suite): 15%
Window Replacement: 13%
Interior Painting: 12%
Exterior Facade: 11%
Outdoor Entertaining Space (i.e. Deck, Patio): 10%
Landscaping: 10%
Home Office: 8%
Eco-Upgrades: 7%
Driveway Improvements (i.e. Interlocking Stone): 7%
Pool: 6%
https://marketing.rlpnetwork.com/Communications/Chart_Royal_LePage_Home_Renovation_ROI.pdf
(ROI depends on property condition, comps, and execution quality. The percentages here are survey-based indicators, not guarantees; we scope each project to local market expectations and appraiser guidance.”)