by Jon Terry | May 8, 2017 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips, Selling a Home, Staging
When selling a home, cleaning your windows is an important step in the staging process. Sparkling clean windows will immediately brighten up any room and do more to take advantage of the natural light your home can offer. Even if you’re not looking to sell, you should...
by Jon Terry | Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, De-Personalizing your Home, Luxury Homes, Luxury Mountain Homes, Moving, Selling a Home, Staging
Forgetting About Natural Light – A home that looks dark will not be appealing to buyers. When staging your home it is important to be conscious of furniture placement. Avoid blocking off any light with heavy curtains because this may weigh down the house. If...
by Jon Terry | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Luxury Homes, Luxury Mountain Homes, Selling a Home, Staging
Jon Terry, founder of Alaris Properties, is in the middle of selling his home. With years of experience in both law and real estate, he has developed a keen sense of what works to set a home apart. While it may seem obvious to keep your home clean and organized while...
by Jon Terry | May 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Moving, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer things — just make sure to store your cold-weather clothes properly. They’ll look better, wear longer, and will be...
by Jon Terry | May 25, 2011 | Blog, Selling a Home, Staging
For simplicity’s sake, I like to split listed properties into two categories: inhabited and uninhabited. Both need some degree of staging to enhance their potential. For inhabited properties, staging usually means sending items to storage, touchups, and a...