The staging process, and what clients can expect

Before Staging

After Staging

                

The goal of the companies that offer home staging services is to ensure preparation for sale of a client’s house is stress free. The staging company handles everything that deals with the sale of land. The first process that is followed when it comes to home staging is a consultation. This is the process in which the home stager assesses the property from top to button providing  notes to the seller on items that should be addressed prior to listing. 

 The list may contain things like de-personalizing, de-cluttering, removal of pieces of furniture, landscaping details etc. The second process is that of prep work. This is the process where the company that is offering the staging process helps clients in storing, packing, repairing and painting. Generally, this is a preparatory stage. The third stage is known as staging where the company adds lifestyle and warmth to the home which will attract potential buyers. Lastly we have the de-staging process where the company returns removes and packs the inventory items.  

 Clients expect that after the staging process has been carried out the potential buyers can visualize living in the house. They expect that this process will make their property appealing to a wide range of buyers. Staging will eliminate their personality and will  neutralize the décor so that the number of buyers will be increased. It is said that those homes which have been staged have a great appearance compared to homes that have not been staged.  It will give the home an atmosphere that will encourage sale of it. The most important thing that the clients expect from staging is the fact that it will lead to the reduction of stress that comes with moving. 

Curb Appeal In The Winter

 Home staging and curb appeal are even more important in Calgary's cold winter months. Getting the details right, can greatly impact your properties appeal to potential buyers. Often times, the buyer will decide if they want to tour the home by how the curb appeal appears both physically and online. Almost 98% of people start their home search online and MLS maybe your only chance at at first impression.

 Clear the way! Shoveling the sidewalks, driveways and clearing a path to the front door welcomes potential buyers from the moment they drive up. This also shows the high standards the current owners keeps for the property. If shoveling is not for you, consider hiring a service to take care of it.

 Showcasing the front of your property is difficult, during the colder weather with brown lawns, leafless bare trees and a grey frosty background; here are a few tips to improve your curb in the coming season 

• Lawn maintenance -  create some appeal by raking  up all leaves and garbage that may have blown in to your yard. 
• Landscaping- clean up flower beds pulling up all dead and brown flowers, trim trees and shrubs.
• Hide what you need to keep - put summer items away like children's toys and garden hoses. 
• Slash of colour- keep holiday decor simple, try hanging a wreath on the door or get a festive planter, a little bit goes a long way! 
• New bling - a new mailbox, welcome mat, house numbers and handle are details that complete a polished look.
• Warm it up - Keep the furnace at a comfortable temperature, cold floors and chilly air  is a turn off especially in vacant properties . 
• Safety first- daylight hours are shorter in the winter and good lighting is important, most people tour after work and don’t want to go into a dark home. Replace any burnt out bulbs and increase lightening by adding solar lights or motion lighting, to light up pathways and driveways.

 It's not expensive to improve curb appeal in the winter, just a little thought and a few hours of hard work.

Home Staging the Investment

Home staging in Calgary has become very popular. Many companies have emerged that offer staging services, experts who have specialized in property staging. T.V shows, which advised people on how they can benefit from the sale of their property, have contributed to the popularity of home staging.

 Property staging will help you see what the potential buyer sees upon touring your home and that is why it is seen as an investment. As an investment, property staging depersonalizes a persons property to enable potential buyers imagine themselves living in a house that was originally yours. It is a way of ensuring that you get the premium price for your property. It improves the sale ability of an individual’s home. It also makes the home stand out to potential buyers. Staging is an investment that is always much less than a price reduction and carrying costs.

 If you are thinking of selling your house then you need to plan on investing in staging. It may not increase the list price of the house but it will increase the chances of you selling the house. It is of much benefit for those who want to dispose of their property quickly. It is also important for those whose property have been in the market for a long period of time by ensuring that they sell faster. It is expensive to have a property in the market for a long period of time and staging ensures that you avoid this expense