Peace + Prairie Realty

Your couch is one of the biggest pieces in your living room, so how it’s styled can make a bigger difference in listing photos than you might think!

Keep it simple with a few well placed pillows, mix in some texture, and stick with colours that work naturally with the room. A throw blanket can add a little warmth too, just don’t overdo it.

The goal isn’t to make your home look like a showroom. It’s to make the space feel clean, comfortable and inviting so buyers notice the room, not the clutter.

And yes… this is exactly the kind of detail we pay attention to when staging our listings. 🤎

Peace + Prairie Realty
Brokered by Sutton Group

Closets might not be the first thing you think about when getting your home ready to sell, but buyers definitely notice them! 🏡

Before photos or showings, take some time to declutter, tidy up, and create a little breathing room. You don’t need an empty closet, just enough space to let buyers see the storage and picture how it could work for them.

A quick closet reset can go a long way when showing off your home!

Peace + Prairie Realty🌾
Brokered by Sutton Group

🐾 Selling Your Home With Pets?

Pets are part of the family, but when it comes time for a showing, a few small things can make a big difference!

If you can, take your pets with you during showings so buyers can take their time looking around. Before you head out, tuck away food bowls, beds, toys and litter boxes, give the floors a quick vacuum, and check for any pet hair or nose prints on windows and doors.

It doesn’t have to be perfect, just clean, comfortable and ready for buyers to picture themselves at home. 🏡

And don’t worry, when you list with Peace + Prairie Realty, we’ll help you get your home showing ready every step of the way!

Peace + Prairie Realty🌾
Brokered by Sutton Group

🍂 Thinking of selling this winter?

If selling your home is on your radar for the colder months, now is the time to get those exterior photos done!

Grande Prairie winters can change the look of a property pretty quickly. Getting photos while the grass is still green, the trees have colour, and your yard is looking its best gives buyers a chance to see what your home has to offer year round.

You don’t have to be ready to list tomorrow to start getting prepared. A little planning ahead now can make a big difference when it’s time to hit the market.

Thinking about selling this winter? Reach out to the Peace + Prairie Realty team and let’s get you prepared!

Peace + Prairie Realty
Brokered by Sutton Group

I was rug shopping today… and it got me thinking about how many homes I’ve walked into where the rug just doesn’t quite make the cut.

If there’s one thing I’ll say… spend the extra money and get the right size!

One of the biggest mistakes is choosing a rug that’s too small. Instead of grounding the room, it can actually make the whole space feel smaller and disconnected.

A few easy rules to remember:

• At minimum, the front legs of your sofa and chairs should sit on the rug.
• If your space allows, go bigger and have the entire furniture grouping sitting on it.
• Your rug should anchor the seating area, not look like it’s floating underneath the coffee table.
• If you’re stuck between two sizes… usually go bigger.

It’s one of those things that doesn’t seem like a huge deal until you see the difference the right size makes. A properly sized rug makes a room feel larger, more intentional and completely pulled together.

When in doubt… SIZE UP. 🙌

What a whirlwind this one has been.

After staging the home and capturing it with beautiful photography, we had everything ready to launch. Before it even officially hit the market, the buyers saw the photos + fell in love.

Representing the highest-priced home ever listed in Wedgewood has been such an incredible honour, especially for sellers I’ve known for many years.

This sale is incredibly bittersweet. This wasn’t just another house to them, it was the home they truly believed would be their forever home. Life has a funny way of changing our plans, and while saying goodbye is never easy, there’s something comforting about knowing it’s being passed on to a family who already loves it just as much. I know they’ll create just as many wonderful memories within these walls.

Perched on one of Wedgewood’s most coveted streets, backing onto the ravine with breathtaking mature trees, this home offered an unmatched combination of privacy, timeless craftsmanship, and incredible spaces to gather with family and friends. It truly is one of those homes you never forget.

A huge thank you to Janel Lobsiger - Realtor to the Prairies for stepping in while I was away in Montreal. Having a team you trust to keep everything moving while you’re gone is something I never take for granted. I’ve experienced the other side of real estate, doing it all on your own and constantly feeling like you’re dropping balls. Building Peace + Prairie Realty was about creating a team that genuinely has each other’s backs, so our clients are always taken care of, no matter what.

To my amazing sellers, thank you for trusting me with such an important chapter. Congratulations to the lucky new owners… I know you’re going to love this incredible home.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, we’d love the opportunity to help.

Kat Macnab
780.512.3376
[email protected]
Peace + Prairie Realty
Sutton Group Grande Prairie Professionals

Welcome to the team, Everleigh!

From day one, Everleigh has been an incredible asset to Peace + Prairie Realty. As our unlicensed assistant, she truly does it all. From creating social media content and helping stage homes to assisting with photography, preparing listings, organizing behind the scenes, and making sure every detail is in place, she’s become an essential part of our team.

She’s learning the ropes of real estate every day, and watching her confidence and knowledge grow has been so exciting. With her work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to jump into anything, there’s no limit to what she can accomplish.

We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow and soar. We’re so lucky to have you on the team, Ev… the best is yet to come! 🤍

Every once in a while, the right people find each other at exactly the right time.

When builders, entrepreneurs, and big thinkers align, industries move.

Today is one of those days.

We are incredibly proud to welcome Julia Hansen to Peace + Prairie as she begins her career in real estate and steps into what we believe will become one of the most exciting collaborations our market has seen in years.

Julia isn’t simply entering the industry, she’s entering it with years of experience as a builder and the behind the scenes force behind Crosslink. She understands homes long before possession day, sees opportunities where others see obstacles, and brings a level of vision that simply can’t be taught.

From our very first conversations, it was obvious this was bigger than adding another agent to the team.

This was about finding the right people, with the right values, at the right time to build something bigger than any of us could create independently.

Together, Peace + Prairie and Crosslink Homes are bringing builder expertise, elevated marketing and exceptional client experiences together in a way Grande Prairie hasn’t seen before.

We believe clients are asking for more.

More creativity.

More innovation.

More collaboration.

And we intend to deliver exactly that.

Peace + Prairie is proud to represent such a dedicated and caring builder. We have yet to encounter another builder who operates with the same level of care, intentionality, and commitment to their clients. Crosslink builds homes with grace, integrity, and heart and that is something worth celebrating.

Julia, congratulations on earning your real estate license and stepping into this next chapter. Your drive and ambition make you an incredible addition to our team, and we cannot wait to see what we create together.

Grande Prairie…

We hope you’re ready.

Because this feels like the beginning of something big. 🌾✨

📞 Julia Hansen | 780.876.0204
📧 [email protected]
🏘️ Representing Crosslink Homes
📇 Brokered by Sutton Group Grande Prairie Professionals

✨ CONDITIONALLY SOLD ✨

If you've ever sold a home while raising kids and owning pets... you deserve a medal. 😂

As excited as I was to list our home, I won't even try to pretend it was easy.

The closer we got to showings, the more I found myself saying things like...

"Please make your bed."
"Can someone wipe the bathroom counter?"
"Pick up your dirty clothes!"

Meanwhile, my teenagers kept reminding me that "People know we still live here, Mom." 😅

Then Mother Nature decided to join the fun with a record breaking rainfall. Between two cats, a dog, muddy paws, and what felt like 13,788 requests to go in and out of the house all day, I think I spent more time mopping floors than doing anything else.

Needless to say... I was VERY thankful when we accepted an offer after just two (very long) days on the market!

This experience also reminded me why I believe in trusting the professionals you hire - As REALTORS®, we spend so much time helping our clients separate emotion from strategy. When it's your own home: you're emotionally invested. Every memory, every project, every late night spent painting or renovating makes it difficult to look at your home objectively.

So I did exactly what I hope my own clients do when I present them with market data... I trusted the professionals around me.

My teammates looked at the comparable sales, current buyer demand, and market trends without the emotional attachment that I had. I trusted their advice, and I'm so glad I did.

The response exceeded my expectations, with multiple strong offers after just two ✌🏼days on the market.

A huge thank you to everyone who booked a showing, shared kind words, and expressed interest in our home. It has been so rewarding to see others love this home as much as we have over the years. 🤎

Now... fingers crossed for our purchase to come together so we can offically prepare for our next chapter. 📦

WE’VE BEEN KEEPING A SECRET…

Something big has been happening behind the scenes at Peace + Prairie.

A powerhouse is joining forces with our team, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.

Let’s just say… this is a partnership that has the potential to change the game. 🏡✨

More details soon.

Stay tuned. 👀