“Most of all, I remember the reaction of the owners coming home to see the home they’d lived in for several years take on a whole new life.”
What can a Turton Interiors client expect from your services? PT: The right understanding of their needs, respect of their budget, their deadlines and that they get the benefit of my extensive experience in the field. They can also expect that some of the ideas I will bring forward may also be a little outside the box so to speak – because after all, to me, this is why they’ve decided to work with a design profes- sional. I will always look for ways to add value to working with me. Can you share a few words with the readers about any particular projects that you feel exemplify the Turton Interiors touch? PT: There is one particular Home Staging project we completed earlier this year that comes to mind. The client lived abroad and had been trying to sell his father’s home located in TMR [Town of Mount Royal]. It had been on the market for roughly six months and was not getting any viable offers. The agent brought me in to do a consultation and estimate. After going through the various recom- mendations with the client via WhatsApp, we did several cosmetic updates and Staged the home with rented furnishings and accessories. The home was completely transformed. Buyers were able to see the full potential and renovations became an option, rather than a necessity. The home itself had generous proportions and made for a won- derful family home. How has the Staging industry changed since your accreditation in 2005 and where is it headed? PT: With all the electronic and communications developments of the last 10 years, working with clients abroad has become so much easier. I’ve worked with several clients that I’ve never even met! Of late, we’ve seen an uptick in foreign inves- tors purchasing property that they intend to rent out and the realtor refers them to us to make the property stand out from other rental properties on the market. So for us, it’s doing a little of both:
“Staging to Sell” and “Staging to Live.” We set up the property so that they will have great photos for the MLS [Multiple Listing Service] listing, but also the spaces are functional and representative of the area they are located in. We have had great success in this area and look forward to taking on more projects like this. The client can rest assured that we will understand their objectives, work within their budget and time frame and the end result will be a product that will provide them with a great return on investment. Please visit turtoninteriors.com for a complete description of Patricia’s real estate and Staging packages as well as her interior design options.
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