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2. A stager will move your furniture around
to improve flow

Stagers add a third-party perspective. They can see
things in your house that you probably don’t, says
Vroom.
“When you live in your home, you get used to
squeezing alongside your furniture to get by,
but to an outsider, that room looks small and
cramped,” she explains.
A stager objectively looks at every space and repositions, removes, or adds furniture to improve flow and aesthetics.
“We’ll often find new uses for things,” she says. “For example, if there are no night tables beside a
bed, I’ll use two garden stools, small cabinets or small end tables, and put a lamp on them so the
room looks finished.”

3. A stager will neutralize your colour palette
You may love powerful punches of colour, but that may turn buyers off, says Vroom. Stagers often suggest painting
the walls a softer hue to brighten and enlarge a space.
“Stagers know that clean, freshly painted neutral walls make the home look like it’s move-in
condition,” she explains.
4. A stager wants all your trinkets boxed up
You may have spent years scouring flea markets for vintage teapots, but if a potential buyer isn’t also a teapot collector,
they may not appreciate seeing them in a staged home, says Vroom.
“A stager might suggest removing shelves of figurines or antique dolls, to leave some empty
space,” she explains. “Collections can look cluttered and be distracting for buyers.”
5. A stager will upgrade your bedding

Nothing freshens up a bedroom like a crisp set of new
sheets, a fluffy duvet and some attractive pillows, says
Vroom.
“Stagers make sure the bedding in
the main bedroom looks luxurious,”
she adds.
Remember, you’re selling an aspirational lifestyle, so
your bedroom should feel restful and cozy.
Remember, you’re selling an aspirational lifestyle, so
your bedroom should feel restful and cozy.
6. A stager will make a vacant home look appealing
If you’ve already moved out, a stager will furnish your home to welcome buyers when they walk through the door.
“Large open spaces and different rooms are difficult for buyers to visualize, but when the room
is staged with areas clearly defined by rugs and furniture, it’s easier for buyers to see the full
potential of a space,” says Vroom.
Once a stager’s work is done, that’s when the magic happens. When your home is given that extra oomph, it shows
buyers you care about the property and you have been taking care of it. And when buyers feel reassured, they’ll feel
comfortable making an offer. If you are looking to sell and don’t know where to find a stager, your REALTOR® would
be a great person to ask as they have a rolodex of contacts g

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