I just wanted to see if you have heard anything about when our Double Knockout Roses will be here? Keep us updated :) By the way...everything looks lovely and we have received MANY compliments. We are so excited to see the final outcome and have green grass :)
Thanks.
Katie Culpepper
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Charlotte Home Staging Expert: Marcyne Touchton
SELL YOUR HOME IN TODAY'S MARKET
Times are tough, but despite that, homes are selling. It is a buyer's market and we have an overflow of inventory of homes for sale. Your home has to STAND OUT and be set apart from the competition.
TOP 5 things you can do
CURB APPEAL
Driver-by's must be able to pass by your home with the thought, "that was a pretty home, I wonder what the inside looks like." Regularly cut the grass, trim the hedges, rake the leaves, sweep the sidewalks and power-wash the driveway if you need to. Have a few pretty potted plants for a pop of color. Make sure everything dead is pulled out or replaced. Don't forget to replace dead looking, brown pine needs - it's a cheap fix and gives you a lot of bang for the bucks.
DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER
According to Barb Schwarz, the pioneer and founder of Stagedhomes.com says, "clutter eats equity." Go through each room, with 2 boxes per room. Don't forget the family room, kitchen, and office, they are all considered a room. Label each box, "keep" and "Donate." Take everything off the shelves, tables, and start tossing into the boxes. Go back to the keep box and grab only a few decorative pieces you think you will use to "stage" the house room by room. Everything else in the "keep" box you end up not needing, pack it up so you will be ready for move day. It makes the moving process easier as well - and keeps your moving bill lower!
MAGIC OF THREE
You can have 3 items per hard area, but no more. If you have a lamp, plant, and book, on top of a table, that is well balanced. If you have 10 things, it would be overdone. The 3 things should be grouped together to make a triangle shape.
VIEWPOINT
The first impression people make is from the moment a person walks in to the home. Go to the doorway, and open your door as if you are a prospective buyer. Soak it in, them eliminate all the clutter that is preventing you from seeing the nice moulding, the wide hallway, the hardwood floors, etc.
"Q-TIP CLEAN"
This is something all ASP Stagers are taught from day one. A properly staged home should be immaculate - "Q-Tip Clean, " as Schwarz puts it. "It means getting dead flies out of your windowsill and going around the bottom of your toilet on the floor," she says. The purpose of ensuring the house is spotless is more than simply making it presentable. If a home is unkempt, a buyer will wonder what other, less visible problems may come with the property," Schwarz says. "They'll say, 'Gosh, if they live like this, what don't they take care of that I can't see?"
If you need further help and would like a FREE assessment, please do not hesitate to call Marcyne Touchton, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP. 704.905.6343. or email: marcyne@domainestaging.com
Times are tough, but despite that, homes are selling. It is a buyer's market and we have an overflow of inventory of homes for sale. Your home has to STAND OUT and be set apart from the competition.
TOP 5 things you can do
CURB APPEAL
Driver-by's must be able to pass by your home with the thought, "that was a pretty home, I wonder what the inside looks like." Regularly cut the grass, trim the hedges, rake the leaves, sweep the sidewalks and power-wash the driveway if you need to. Have a few pretty potted plants for a pop of color. Make sure everything dead is pulled out or replaced. Don't forget to replace dead looking, brown pine needs - it's a cheap fix and gives you a lot of bang for the bucks.
DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER
According to Barb Schwarz, the pioneer and founder of Stagedhomes.com says, "clutter eats equity." Go through each room, with 2 boxes per room. Don't forget the family room, kitchen, and office, they are all considered a room. Label each box, "keep" and "Donate." Take everything off the shelves, tables, and start tossing into the boxes. Go back to the keep box and grab only a few decorative pieces you think you will use to "stage" the house room by room. Everything else in the "keep" box you end up not needing, pack it up so you will be ready for move day. It makes the moving process easier as well - and keeps your moving bill lower!
MAGIC OF THREE
You can have 3 items per hard area, but no more. If you have a lamp, plant, and book, on top of a table, that is well balanced. If you have 10 things, it would be overdone. The 3 things should be grouped together to make a triangle shape.
VIEWPOINT
The first impression people make is from the moment a person walks in to the home. Go to the doorway, and open your door as if you are a prospective buyer. Soak it in, them eliminate all the clutter that is preventing you from seeing the nice moulding, the wide hallway, the hardwood floors, etc.
"Q-TIP CLEAN"
This is something all ASP Stagers are taught from day one. A properly staged home should be immaculate - "Q-Tip Clean, " as Schwarz puts it. "It means getting dead flies out of your windowsill and going around the bottom of your toilet on the floor," she says. The purpose of ensuring the house is spotless is more than simply making it presentable. If a home is unkempt, a buyer will wonder what other, less visible problems may come with the property," Schwarz says. "They'll say, 'Gosh, if they live like this, what don't they take care of that I can't see?"
If you need further help and would like a FREE assessment, please do not hesitate to call Marcyne Touchton, ASP, ASPM, IAHSP. 704.905.6343. or email: marcyne@domainestaging.com
Friday, September 25, 2009
Testimonial
Thank you so much for blessing us with the “mulch.” Wow! Our yard and our planting beds look so much better. We appreciate your labor of love.
Billy Ginn
Billy Ginn
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Testimonial
You showed real professionalism and energy to grow a promising business for your future. The estimate was well within by budget and the estimate was sent to me in a timely manner. Of the three landscapers I had come to by home, you were the only one that actually listened to what I wanted. Thank you and I will call you for future needs!
- Angie Seiber
- Angie Seiber
Friday, September 18, 2009
Some Upcoming Metro GreenScape Events!
METRO GREENSCAPE AT DANIEL STOWE
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Noon - 1 pm
Bringing Your Garden to Light
Location: The Wren Room at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Free with Garden admission!
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, for an exciting look at how the beautiful and dramatic impact outdoor lighting can have on your home and landscape. See how simple lighting principles can increase visibility and safety, and enhance your landscape features. Lighting projects will be presented to help you understand the design process.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 10 a.m. - Noon
Outdoor Lighting for the Home Landscape
Location: TBD at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Members $15, Non-members $18
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, as she shows you how outdoor lighting can do wonders for your home and landscape, bringing 'to light' its true beauty! Learn how to design outdoor lighting that not only adds beauty and is aesthetically pleasing, but adds value to your home. Also learn how to set up a low voltage outdoor lighting system that will keep your costs low, which type of lighting to use for your home, and more!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Noon - 1 pm
Bringing Your Garden to Light
Location: The Wren Room at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Free with Garden admission!
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, for an exciting look at how the beautiful and dramatic impact outdoor lighting can have on your home and landscape. See how simple lighting principles can increase visibility and safety, and enhance your landscape features. Lighting projects will be presented to help you understand the design process.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 10 a.m. - Noon
Outdoor Lighting for the Home Landscape
Location: TBD at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Members $15, Non-members $18
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, as she shows you how outdoor lighting can do wonders for your home and landscape, bringing 'to light' its true beauty! Learn how to design outdoor lighting that not only adds beauty and is aesthetically pleasing, but adds value to your home. Also learn how to set up a low voltage outdoor lighting system that will keep your costs low, which type of lighting to use for your home, and more!
Listen to Metro GreenScape on the Radio!
LISTEN TO US ON WBTComing up, you can hear us on WBT on the Your Real Estate Today Program Saturdays 2-3pm 1110AM September 19, October 24, November 14, December 19.
Metro GreenScape has been on WBT several times in the past year. You can hear podcasts of these interviews by going to the WBT Website.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Metro GreenScape Fall Update
Hello!
Well, the kids are back to school and the days are getting shorter and here at Metro GreenScape we are starting to think about the Fall!
Fall Maintenance and Aeration services are especially important at this time of year, but it is also a great time for you to think about that patio or porch. If adding an outdoor living space is in your future--now is the time to get it started!
Also our next Green Life Event, "Bring Your Garden to Light" will be October 6th from noon-1pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Then on October 10th, we will be at Daniel Stowe again for a session on outdoor lighting. Details on both events below.
We look forward to seeing or hearing from you soon!
Heather Brockelbank
Chief Designer, NCLC#1624, CPP, CLD, NCGC
Metro GreenScape
Well, the kids are back to school and the days are getting shorter and here at Metro GreenScape we are starting to think about the Fall!
Fall Maintenance and Aeration services are especially important at this time of year, but it is also a great time for you to think about that patio or porch. If adding an outdoor living space is in your future--now is the time to get it started!
Also our next Green Life Event, "Bring Your Garden to Light" will be October 6th from noon-1pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Then on October 10th, we will be at Daniel Stowe again for a session on outdoor lighting. Details on both events below.
We look forward to seeing or hearing from you soon!
Heather Brockelbank
Chief Designer, NCLC#1624, CPP, CLD, NCGC
Metro GreenScape
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Testimonial
Metro Greenscape was extremely professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and responded in a timely manner. I will refer them to others that are in the market for landscaping and will call them in the future.
-RC
-RC
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Testimonial
I would like to write a quick note to say “Thank you!” for the great service you have provided us in lawn care.
Rarely have I worked with someone with such professionalism in this field of service. You take great pride in what you do and that is very apparent in both the appearance of my lawn and your quickness in resolving any issue that has arisen. I appreciate your attention to detail even down to the dress and appearance of those in your employ.
You have been extremely honest and forthright with any questions or concerns that I have had and I find that very refreshing!
I will, of course, continue to recommend Metro-GreenScape to anyone in need of quality landscaping or lawn care.
-S. Worley
Rarely have I worked with someone with such professionalism in this field of service. You take great pride in what you do and that is very apparent in both the appearance of my lawn and your quickness in resolving any issue that has arisen. I appreciate your attention to detail even down to the dress and appearance of those in your employ.
You have been extremely honest and forthright with any questions or concerns that I have had and I find that very refreshing!
I will, of course, continue to recommend Metro-GreenScape to anyone in need of quality landscaping or lawn care.
-S. Worley
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Testimonial
My personal experience was excellent. I found Metro-GreenScape to be informative, helpful, patient, and understanding of my needs and my budget. They came prepared to offer me suggestions of ways to accomplish what I wanted in my yard. They introduced me to different plant options and a range of ideas that would fit within my budget. More importantly they followed through on their word; they came to the appointments as scheduled and kept in touch with me as promised. I found that to be invaluable.
-Amy E. Simpson
-Amy E. Simpson
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Charlotte Area Fall Lawn Maintenance
IT'S TIME TO SCHEDULE FALL MAINTENANCE & AERATION!Again this year, we are offering a full line of Fall lawn maintenance services for our clients with average yard sizes starting from $475!
Fall maintenace includes mulching, weeding, & cleaning and prepping of all beds, as well as installation of Fall annual color, and professional leaf removal! Please call us at 704-504-0980 to reserve your Fall maintenance and clean-up times today!
Aeration service alone from $75. Click here to see the complete details!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Testimonial
From the first time Darin mowed my lawn I knew that this was a lawn-care service I could depend on. He was courteous, dependable, and true to his word. And since then, as the business has grown, I have seen how careful Darin has been to bring into his service people of the highest integrity so as not to compromise what he has promised to his customers.
Last spring, I had the opportunity to invest in some new landscaping. Heather worked diligently with me to find out what I wanted, and carefully mapped out and itemized each phase of the project. And when the team arrived to dig and plant, it was like watching a close-knit family at work. I was consulted each step of the way as I watched my landscaping dreams become reality.
I continue to receive excellent service. My phone calls are returned promptly and courteously. It is with absolute confidence that I can recommend Metro-GreenScape.
-Brenda Miles
Last spring, I had the opportunity to invest in some new landscaping. Heather worked diligently with me to find out what I wanted, and carefully mapped out and itemized each phase of the project. And when the team arrived to dig and plant, it was like watching a close-knit family at work. I was consulted each step of the way as I watched my landscaping dreams become reality.
I continue to receive excellent service. My phone calls are returned promptly and courteously. It is with absolute confidence that I can recommend Metro-GreenScape.
-Brenda Miles
Upcoming MGS Daniel Stowe Events
METRO GREENSCAPE AT DANIEL STOWE
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Noon - 1 pm
Bringing Your Garden to Light
Location: The Wren Room at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Free with Garden admission!
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, for an exciting look at how the beautiful and dramatic impact outdoor lighting can have on your home and landscape. See how simple lighting principles can increase visibility and safety, and enhance your landscape features. Lighting projects will be presented to help you understand the design process.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 10 a.m. - Noon
Outdoor Lighting for the Home Landscape
Location: TBD at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Members $15, Non-members $18
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, as she shows you how outdoor lighting can do wonders for your home and landscape, bringing 'to light' its true beauty! Learn how to design outdoor lighting that not only adds beauty and is aesthetically pleasing, but adds value to your home. Also learn how to set up a low voltage outdoor lighting system that will keep your costs low, which type of lighting to use for your home, and more!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Noon - 1 pm
Bringing Your Garden to Light
Location: The Wren Room at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Free with Garden admission!
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, for an exciting look at how the beautiful and dramatic impact outdoor lighting can have on your home and landscape. See how simple lighting principles can increase visibility and safety, and enhance your landscape features. Lighting projects will be presented to help you understand the design process.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 10 a.m. - Noon
Outdoor Lighting for the Home Landscape
Location: TBD at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Admission: Members $15, Non-members $18
Join Heather Brockelbank, Chief Designer at Metro GreenScape, as she shows you how outdoor lighting can do wonders for your home and landscape, bringing 'to light' its true beauty! Learn how to design outdoor lighting that not only adds beauty and is aesthetically pleasing, but adds value to your home. Also learn how to set up a low voltage outdoor lighting system that will keep your costs low, which type of lighting to use for your home, and more!
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