| 89 T T Kelly Deeks Preparing homes for successful sales Homes Created Home Services is dedicated to helping homeowners prepare their properties for sale and marketing. Homes Created Home Services PROPERTY Recognising a growing need for home presentation services in the real estate sector, Barb Lawson and Kelly Mahuika launched Homes Created Home Services, a Nelson business dedicated to helping homeowners prepare their properties for sale and marketing. With their background in building and property development, Barb and Kelly saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between preparing a home for market and ensuring a quick, successful sale. “We know how to present a house to get a good and fast sale,” Barb says. “With our experience in property, we understand what buyers are looking for and how to make a home shine.” Despite launching in the middle of a recession, the pair remains optimistic. “People are always moving,” Kelly says. “There’s a continuous cycle of people selling their homes, transitioning into new builds, wanting a reset in their own homes, or downsizing. That’s where we come in.” Homes Created Home Services offers three core services – decluttering, deep cleaning and home staging. to create a fresh and appealing space by optimising homeowners’ existing furniture and décor for open homes and real estate photos, ensuring homes are spotless and inviting for potential buyers. They help people with a de-clutter and reset of their home or specific spaces so they can continue to enjoy their existing homes to their full potential, and offer downsizing and estate sales assistance to support families that need help organising, clearing out and dispersing belongings for transitioning to smaller living arrangements or retirement homes. Their hands-on approach sets them apart. Unlike some staging services that provide rented furniture and a one-size-fits-all solution, Homes Created Home Services works with homeowners’ existing belongings to enhance the natural character of each home. Using their combined life experiences and love for home design, Barb and Kelly have fun helping others feel good about the change they are experiencing. Their differing styles complement one another – Barb prefers a minimalist Kiwi aesthetic, while Kelly’s Hawaiian upbringing influences her love for soft furnishings and warm, welcoming spaces. As a concierge service, Homes Created Home Services goes above and beyond home presentation and organisation. Through parent company Homes Created, Barb and Kelly have access to trusted contractors, ensuring that any necessary work, be it painting, minor repairs, or landscaping, is seamlessly arranged. The demand for their services is rising, especially as the real estate market in Nelson picks up. “Real estate agents appreciate what we do because it helps them sell homes faster and hopefully at better prices,” Kelly says. Homes Created Homes Services provides a neutral way for real estate agents to achieve home improvements without complicating their relationship with sellers. “Sometimes, homeowners don’t take feedback well from their agent, but when we step in, they’re more open to changes.” Looking ahead, the pair is set to attend Nelson’s Positively Aging trade show, targeting retirees who may be considering downsizing. Additionally, they are working with Age Concern as trusted suppliers, further cementing their reputation as a reliable service for those in transition. “We make selling and moving easier,” Barb says. “It’s all about taking the stress out of the process and helping people create homes that buyers will fall in love with.” Proud suppliers of Building materials to Homes Created Proudly Supporting Homes Created 308b Queen St, Richmond info
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