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    <title>May  Wong Smith - Real Estate Professional : Blog : Latest Blog Posts</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>May  Wong Smith - Real Estate Professional</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2023-01-27T04:59:19Z</dc:date>
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      <title>14864 Blackbird Crescent, Surrey, BC</title>
      <link>https://maywongsmith.com/blog.html/14864-blackbird-crescent-surrey-bc-7841201</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to your stunning, spacious 2-storey home that is only 1 year old and boasts over 4,412 sqft of luxurious living space on a massive 9,870 sqft lot. As you enter, your eyes will be immediately drawn to the 19' soaring ceilings, creating a grand and open feeling.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The main floor features an open concept living and dining area, perfect for entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with Bosch appliances and a separate spice kitchen for all your culinary needs. The family room, complete with a cozy fireplace, is the perfect place to gather and relax. Additionally, there's even a bonus bedroom with an en-suite bathroom on the main floor, making it perfect for guests or in-laws. Plus, the LEGAL 2 beds/2 baths suite is a great opportunity for rental income.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;As you head upstairs, you'll find the luxurious master suite complete with a jetted tub, perfect for relaxing after a long day. There are also 2 additional bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, and a Den. This home comes equipped with radiant heat, security cameras, A/C, B/I vac, and many more features that will make you feel like you are in a 5-star hotel.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Located in an excellent, quiet neighbourhood, close to Guildford Center &amp;amp; easy access to HWY 1, this home is perfect for anyone looking for a great location. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see this home in person! Join us for an&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="background-color: #ffff00;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;open house on Sunday, Jan 29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This home is priced at $2,269,900. With 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, this house is perfect for a large family or those who love to entertain. Don't wait, schedule a showing today and fall in love with your new home!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2023-01-26T04:59:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>6235 Blackburn Road, Sardis, BC - Welcome to Your Dream Home</title>
      <link>https://maywongsmith.com/blog.html/welcome-to-your-dream-home-7841200</link>
      <description>This custom-designed, extensively rebuilt property, situated on 5 acres, is the epitome of elegance and luxury.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://maywongsmith.com/blog.html/welcome-to-your-dream-home-7841200</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-01-26T02:32:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Four Things You Should Know About Staging</title>
      <link>https://maywongsmith.com/blog.html/four-things-you-should-know-about-staging--5669694</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="s8"&gt;&lt;span class="s7"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Four Things You Should Know About Staging&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;You've probably heard about "home staging". As the name implies, it's all about arranging each room in your home in a way that will make the best impression on buyers. Here's what you need to know about staging if you're thinking of listing your property.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s7"&gt;1. Staging can get you a higher price.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;On average, a fully-staged home tends to sell for 17% more than an unstaged home of the same type in the same local market.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;Depending on the current market value of your property, doing some staging in your home could put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket, post-sale.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s7"&gt;2. It can speed up the sale.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;A study by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) showed that fully-staged homes spend an average of 90% less time on the market. So, if you need to sell quickly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;without dropping your price&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;or you just want the comfort of having offers come in sooner, staging will definitely help.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s7"&gt;3. You don't have to go crazy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;Completely staging every room in your home is going to give you the full benefits of this strategy. However, you don't have to go that far. In fact, just implementing a few simple staging techniques to some key rooms can make a big difference.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="s10"&gt;&lt;span class="s7"&gt;4. Get professional help or advice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="s11"&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;When it comes to home staging, don't guess at it. Get professional help or advice. As a&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;REALTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s12"&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s9"&gt;, I have a lot of expertise in this area and often provide clients with proven, do-it-yourself staging tips and suggestions. If necessary, I can also recommend a professional stager. Contact me anytime.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:10:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2018-07-19T19:10:16Z</dc:date>
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