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6 Things Stagers Will Definitely Want to

Change in Your House Before You List It

—So Be Prepared!

Wendy Hlfenbaum courtesy Realtor.ca
e’re pretty attached to our stuff, aren’t we? Family photos, knick-knacks, and artwork—they reflect our
personalities and styles. However, those might be a problem if you’re showing your home to potential
Wbuyers. They want to imagine themselves living in a beautiful, clean space, and that means properly
staging a house for sale.
So if you’re planning on selling soon, here are six things a professional stager would likely do to maximize your home’s
full potential.

Stagers will work closely with a REALTOR® to meet the needs of potential buyers searching for a home in a particular
neighbourhood. The goal when staging a home for sale, either in-person or virtually, is to package it so buyers feel
compelled to make an offer to purchase it, says Montreal-based interior designer and home stager Joanne Vroom,
president of Unique Home Solutions, which stages homes in Quebec and Ontario.

“When a potential buyer walks into your home, they feel the vibes during the first few minutes. If
your home is cluttered, they’ll want to leave,” explains Vroom. “Many homeowners think staging
is decorating, but it’s not. Decorating is about your personal style – the colours and objects you
love. Staging is about the function of your home and attracting the largest pool of buyers.”

1. A stager will encourage you to purge clutter
Although the cost of home staging can help a property sell faster and for a higher price, there are ways to save the
stager’s time and your money. Vroom tells her clients you can’t sell a house if you can’t see it, so pack up as much
personal stuff as you can.

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