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INSIDE TIPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME FOR THE GREATEST SALES POTENTIAL
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BY CHRIS LOW – RE/MAX
Did you know that 83% of buyers’ buyers said extra care in the home presentation made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home? And that 40% of buyers cited that the vibe of the home had a effect on most buyers view of the home. A successful set up and run through of your home will identify potential issues and alleviate them before your home hits the market. Time is important when selling your home, and keep in mind the objective is to get your home sold in the least amount of time for the best value.
GETTING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL You have an amazing family and are proud of the memories and accomplishments you have created. When a prospective buyer enters your home, we want them to feel their own memoires being created in that space. You want them to think about how they would host holidays, place their furniture and see themselves living in the home.
When your personal photos are prominent, they will get swept up in your life and your moments, instead of being focused on their life in the home.
CLEAR THE CLUTTER Closets stuffed with towels and linens, bookshelves full of collectibles gives the impression of a home that is not well cared for. You love your collectibles and they are
an important part of who you are. Get a head start, pack them away now so they will be ready for your next home.
OLD DOESN’T GET SOLD While a complete makeover is not cost or time effective, there are little things you can do to freshen up a room. • Add decorative pillows or a throw for a pop of color and interesting texture. • Buy a ‘bed in a bag’ set to freshen up a bed room
• Take down curtains and blinds that may be outdated.
A view they can appreciate will go a long way, over being focused on old draperies. • Clear the kitchen counters. Stage them with a few cook books and other accessories to give it a more modern, sophisticated look.
THE REAL DEAL – CURB APPEAL Simple touches go a long way when a buyer is walking up to your house for the very first time, or browsing on line through the listings. They want to feel good about
your home. Have the front entrance clear of clutter and add a couple potted plants. Getting them in the front door is the most important part of the process.
Simple changes for a Stunning 2021 HOME
BY MINT MARKETING
The upcoming year is all about the new, the old, and anything in between. In short, it’s about taking in everything good from the past and welcoming new trends. We’ve come up with a few but impactful interior designs to capture a home’s personality and create a visually delicious interior for the upcoming 2021.
Marine or Urban Hues. The Year 2021 brings an interesting selection of color palettes from our paint specialists and we’ve selected two fresh colors of the year, the Aegean Teal 2136-40 by Benjamin Moore and Urbane Bronze SW 7048 by Sherwin-Williams. Serene, chic, and relevant, these colors are the perfect formula to add a zing to your home. For your white walls spice it up throw pillows in pastel blue-green or a similarly coolly tinted curtain and rugs. Don’t forget to include botanical prints on these fabrics which are still in trend today. Charcoal and other gray colors emerged this year and we are seeing them to be stronger and bolder than ever. This makes the Urbane Bronze the perfect color for your kitchen cabinet or add hints of the color on your window treatments or have a charcoal colored coffee table for a start and inspiration.
Haute Bohemian Touches. For the wanderlust, this rising trend is the perfect style to kick start the new year. But first off what is Haute bohemian? If you’ve been into décor you might have come across with boho chic with its rule-breaking and exotic theme. The common thing about Haute Bohemian and Boho Chic is that they exude personality. The difference is that Haute Bohemian is a more refined version of its distant cousin making it a perfect alternative to the stark contemporary theme. So, how do you go about it? Start with your centerpieces. Fill various sizes of apothecary jars with shells from your weekend coastal getaway and add a photo or two (evidence of your getaway) to add a personal touch. Haven’t the time for travelling? You can still inject a touch of the world by getting Moroccan-inspired lamps or rugs through vintage shops and flea markets. Drape a world map printed on faux animal skin on your wall to fill in the void space or have it as a focal point in your living room.
A Maximalist’s Galore. It seems maximalist interiors are driving away our beloved minimalistic tendencies with its rich colors and prints. If you love mixing layers upon layers of prints, colors, and textures, the aesthetics of excess is a great theme for your home. Take your passion for decorative items into your home by adding delft printed sofa covers and add a floor to ceiling oriental art painting for your inspiration. Or, why not add an ottoman chair with industrial faux feather to your living room and pair it with checkered club chairs for query juxtaposition. Ultimately mix and match unusual patterns and colors together with your décor.
Norwegian Ambiance. These days, you’ll find a lot of Scandinavian-inspired interior on Instagram and Pinterest, and the reason? The Scandi style is a cozier minimalistic alternative. It’s about letting the light in and having soft wooden textures. Add a large mirror to lighten up your interior. Choose pine, maple, sap wooden statement pieces or, if you can swap some furniture around, select seats and lounges with tapered legs and soft wooden textures. Then finish off the look with a white-colored jute rug to anchor your interior look.
YOU DREAM IT, THEY BUILD IT Keller Developments is Laying the Foundation for Brandon’s Future
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Evan Keller started out working on his family’s farm just outside of Brandon. Through the long hours and hard work, he learned a thing or two about work ethic and communication with a team. After the farm, Evan set foot in the banking industry as a corporate account manager, where he learned the importance of relationships with clients and high finance. Evan eventually ventured into the house flipping industry after a discussion with a financial advisor about the important relationship between wealth and real estate. This conversation would water the entrepreneurial roots of Evan’s true calling, and he founded Keller Developments. “I think I had those entrepreneurial roots,” told Keller. “Working in the banking industry was maybe a little counter intuitive to the way I was wired. I was used to making my own decisions.”
Keller Developments is fresh off a merger with Premier Builder Group, bringing Premier Commercial Builders and Westman Premier Homes into the Keller family. This merge of the companies adds another dimension of experienced developers to an already impressive stable of companies that are owned, or work hand in hand with Keller Developments. The three companies have worked together in the past and have also competed for each other’s business periodically.
Premier Builder Group was forged under the combined efforts of brothers Brent and Scott Bromley, bringing their combined experience in commercial and residential construction together under one roof. While they each developed their own specialization, they both share a passion for producing superior products for their customers. Brent, of Premier Commercial Builders, is now Senior Estimator for all projects in the combined companies. Brent works closely with the management and design teams, using his Certificate of Management in Lean Construction to keep every job running at high efficiency. He is also a Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter, and a Gold Seal Intern in Estimating. Scott, now Senior Project Manager, brings over 8 years of construction experience with Westman Premier Homes, as well as being a Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic, Certified Master Builder and Certified Master Renovator under the Manitoba Home Builder’s Association. “The merger was a great opportunity. Keller Developments has been very busy growing out our larger multi-residential side of the business and veering away from custom homes while still wanting to be in that business. So, this has now allowed us to be in every sector of the development/construction business. When you’re in rural areas like this, diversifying in different sectors of the construction industry allows us to adapt to changing market conditions.” says Keller. Westman Premier Homes’ reputation for high quality craftsmanship and customization made them the ideal candidates to fill the role of custom home experts within the Keller family.
Keller is very excited to see what the group can do with their new capabilities. They have assembled a team of trades under them that allows them and their customers a high level of quality and customer service. When Keller Developments builds a project, it comes straight from the customer’s vision. With Premier Builder Group officially working under the Keller umbrella, more relationships can be built and there will be even more customer involvement. “It’s rewarding to see what we’ve accomplished. We can be creative and try new things while producing high quality products that we can be proud of for many years to come. There is an element of pride you get in construction that you might not get in other careers,” shared Keller.
When companies like Keller Developments and Premier Builder Group work with a customer on a build, its important to acknowledge they are building a place that
is the customer’s home or livelihood. Technology in the construction industry has allowed their team to better ensure the relay of information and communication with the customer. The group uses software that allows customers and builders to share questions, plans, pictures and more to ensure everyone is on the same page during a build. Through Myria Designs (another company under the Keller Developments umbrella), they have the capability to make life-like 3D renders of the buildings their team drafts up. This means the customer knows exactly what their project is going to look like when it’s done.
“You dream it, we draw it. We never take 100% of the credit for what we do because it’s the client’s vision that we are building off of. We work hand in hand with the client to capture what they are imagining,” proclaimed Keller. We are living in times where the environment and the green movement is a top priority to customers. Nobody wants to leave an unnecessary footprint where they don’t have to. And Keller Developments/ Premier Builder Group are committed to using only the best products available. This includes everything from appliances, lighting, Greenstone wall panels, and lifetime warranty windows to create the best energy efficient builds possible. The three partners in the recent merger can agree that leadership among their teams is a vital part of their business. When you are dealing with an array of different builds and many workers and customers at once, communication and understanding is key.
“You have to lead by example,” ensured Keller. “You don’t want to be the type of leader that doesn’t put the work and time in—you have to make sure you put in the
time alongside the team. Straight forward communication and honesty at all times goes a long way.”
When peering into the near future of Keller Developments & Premier Builder Group, it’s intriguing to see where their vision will take them. At this point in time for Evan, it’s all about growth.
“We have a lot of work lined up over the next couple years. Our biggest focus is continuing to build the team. We have great managers and leaders here and we will continue to surround ourselves with good people because our team is what makes it all possible,” shared Keller.
Keller Developments 340 Park Ave E Brandon MB 204-728-1328 info@kellerdevelopments.com www.kellerdevelopments.com
