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5 Good Reasons to Hire Professional Stagers

You may be asking:

"Can I afford to have my property staged?"
"Why hire a professional when I can do this myself?"

A better question is: "Can I afford NOT to hire a Montreal home staging professional?"

The evidence is clear. Staged homes sell more quickly and/or for more money than un-staged ones. In today's tougher real estate market, anything you do to set your property apart from its competition makes good business sense.

For example, the Real Estate Staging Association examined unstaged, occupied homes that were on the market an average of 57 days. These homes were staged and relisted. They then sold on average after just 6 days on the market, which is 89% less time!

As Certified Canadian Staging Professionals™ we help you get the greatest return on your biggest investment, your home, by showing it off at its best.

Homeowners	Professional Stagers
You may not understand market conditions and what is needed to sell a home, so you can lose valuable time in not preparing your home for sale properly.	1. Save you time. Professional stagers are trained to know exactly what to do to prepare your Montreal property for sale.

You may not be able to find competent, reliable trades people, or evaluate the quality of their work. You risk wasting time and money, and not getting the job done right.	2. Save you money for repairs and rentals. We have professional relationships with reliable trade people who do the job properly, and we pass our savings on to you.

You have your own tastes, and may think they appeal to everyone, especially if your friends and family compliment your decor. It’s sometimes difficult to envision your potential buyers and what they’re looking for in a home.	3. Know how to connect with buyers. First impressions are created in an instant. We see what the buyer sees, and know how to stage your home so buyers connect immediately.

You may feel overwhelmed about everything you have to do, or have no idea where to start. You may end up spinning your wheels, and not getting the job done properly and on time.	4. Give you peace of mind. We alleviate your stress by giving you expert advice on what to do to sell your home more quickly, and for a higher price.

Most homeowners don't have the time or expertise to create an atmosphere that helps buyers envision the house as their own.	5. Bring better buyers and higher prices. Home stagers entice buyers to envision your house as their home, using tools from music to aroma to furniture and accessories. Buyers who see homes that are inviting and well-maintained are less likely to haggle over prices, and make offers more quickly.