94.8% of homes staged by an Accredited Staging Professional sell on average in 37 days or less.*

WHAT IS HOME STAGING?
Home staging prepares a house for sale by emphasizing space and showcasing its features. Things like removing clutter and rearranging furniture are part of the process, but home staging also defines spaces and addresses issues such as awkward layout. A professional stager can provide a plan that offers the most impact for the least investment.

WHY IS HOME STAGING NECESSARY?
Buyers are looking for their new home, not a home that looks like it belongs to someone else. With smart staging, a house will appeal to a wider range of buyers. Also, if a house shows better than its competition, the chances are greater it will get the offer.

Understanding the target market will help a home appeal to potential buyers. Will prospective buyers most likely be singles, young couples, families or retirees? Homeowners should make sure their homes will be well received by the target group.

WHY STAGE A VACANT PROPERTY?
Empty rooms appear smaller than they do when furnished, and it may be difficult for a buyer to distinguish the purpose of a space. With no furniture or accessories to set the mood, a home shopper is more likely to notice negative details.

Ask the home staging company you are considering if they will bring in furnishings that are the appropriate scale and style for your vacant house. One size does not fit all!

WHEN SHOULD A HOUSE BE STAGED?
Enhance your property before it’s listed on the MLS. New listings generate the most interest and photos of your staged home will be posted online and used in marketing pieces, presenting your house at its best.

A quick sale almost always results in a higher price!

*Based on a StagedHomes.com survey of over 1000 homes (55% Vacant, 45% occupied) across Canada & the Continental US prepared for sale by an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) accumulative from November 2008 through May 2009.