We’re big fans of home staging before selling – in fact we include it in our standard services for Sellers. Today, we’re answering all your burning questions.

What is home staging? What’s involved?

The term ‘staging’ encompasses a lot of activities that help a home look its best. It might involve:

  • Decluttering and depersonalizing
  • Minor repairs and home improvements like painting or landscaping
  • Deep cleaning
  • Optimizing the use and flow of every room
  • Rearranging furniture or switching out furniture
  • Partially or fully furnishing an entire home
  • Adding or subtracting accessories, linens
  • Enhancing lighting
  • Adding greenery and colour
What are the benefits of home staging? 
  1. Staged homes sell for more money.
  2. Staged homes sell faster
  3. It’s easier for Buyers to picture themselves living in a staged home.
  4. Staged homes look better in photos
What are the most common rooms that get staged?
  • Living room
  • Kitchen
  • Master bedroom
  • Dining room
What home improvements should I make before selling? 
  • Decluttering
  • Home cleaning
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Minor repairs
  • Depersonalizing
  • Landscaping
  • Painting walls
  • Paint touch-ups
  • Grouting