Home staging in Calgary is foundational to the success of the sale of your home. Staged homes perform better on the market because they allow buyers to envision their lives and belongings in your home. Buyers visit REALTOR.ca when they are ready to begin their home search, which means one of the first things they see on your online listing are photos of your home; your listing photos are critical. At Realty Unleashed, we offer free home staging because we know that showcasing the features of a home while creating a welcoming atmosphere will appeal to the most buyers possible. Here are 3 ways you can begin to use home staging in Calgary to sell your home.
Declutter and depersonalize every room.
The goal of home staging in Calgary is to create a clean, neutral environment that appeals to many buyers! By decluttering and depersonalizing each room, you are giving buyers the chance to imagine themselves living in your home. Remove any personal items like family photos or unique decor that could distract buyers, making it more difficult for them to envision their families living in the home. Any excess clutter should be removed from countertops, tables, and shelves, as it will help create a sense of spaciousness, allowing buyers to focus on all of the home’s potential. Organize storage spaces like closets and cabinets; potential buyers will check these areas to see how much room there is. By decluttering and depersonalizing, you create a blank canvas that allows buyers to mentally project their style and belongings onto the space, increasing the likelihood of a successful sale.
Rearrange your existing furniture.
Home staging in Calgary creates a layout that maximizes space while highlighting the best features of each room so that buyers can imagine themselves living there. While some people hire home stagers to bring in furniture, you can use what you have in many cases! Arrange your furniture to create a feeling of openness and flow. It’s always good practice to have conversational areas in the living room by arranging sofas, chairs, and coffee tables in an inviting way. Pull furniture away from the walls to showcase any depth and dimension of the room. By thoughtfully arranging your furniture, you can highlight the potential and functionality of every room, making it easier for buyers to imagine their lives in your home.
Block time off to deep clean the entire house.
A clean, well-kept home encourages positive and memorable first impressions for buyers, allowing them to see the true potential of your home. Start by dusting all surfaces like your shelves, countertops, and furniture. Remember to get the areas we forget about, like ceiling fans, light fixtures, and baseboards. Clean your windows inside and outside to let in as much natural light as possible! Deep clean your rugs and carpets; it’s great to have those vacuum lines! Head to your bathrooms and ensure the toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs are spotless. Clean your kitchen appliances, cabinets, and countertops, paying particular attention to the oven, stovetop and refrigerator. A cleaned home creates a positive impression and helps potential buyers feel confident that the property has been well-maintained.
Realty Unleashed offers free home staging in Calgary + Edmonton!
We offer free home staging in Calgary and Edmonton because we have seen the value it provides for our sellers, often earning them more money while spending less time on the market. Simply put, staged homes perform better than homes that are not staged. If you are looking for an Edmonton REALTOR® or a Calgary REALTOR® who will stage your home, take care of your yard, listing clean + move out, eco-station and donation centre runs, and more, we’d love to hear from you. You can fill out the form below; someone from our team will get back to you soon!
