Found 12 blog entries tagged as home staging.

Virtual Staging: How It's Changing the Real Estate Game

Gone are the days when homebuyers and sellers had to physically visit properties to get a sense of what they looked like. With the advent of virtual staging, the real estate industry has undergone a major transformation. This technology has allowed home sellers to list their properties online, and buyers to browse listings, get in touch with real estate agents, and research mortgage options all from the comfort of their own homes. In this blog post, we'll explore virtual staging, its benefits, and how it's changing the game for both buyers and sellers.

What is Virtual Staging?

Virtual staging is a process of creating computer-generated images of furniture and decor placed within an…

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Are you planning on selling your home? If so, then taking the best listing photos is an essential part of the process. The photos you use can make or break a potential buyer's interest in your property, so it's crucial to get them right. In this article, we'll discuss how to take the best photos for your home selling listing, and why it matters so much.

Why Do Good Listing Photos Matter?

Firstly, let's talk about why listing photos are so important. When buyers are looking for a new home, they'll typically start their search online. They'll browse through listings, looking at photos and reading descriptions, to find properties that catch their eye. If your listing photos aren't up to par, you may miss out on potential buyers who overlook your…

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Staging a home to sell is important because it helps create a favorable first impression for potential buyers, highlighting the home's best features and allowing buyers to visualize themselves living in the space. Staged homes often sell faster and for a higher price than homes that have not been staged. Here we discuss some tips for staging your home to sell.

Declutter
Remove any unnecessary items from your home, including personal belongings, furniture, and decorations. This helps to make your home look more spacious and organized.

Clean
Ensure that your home is spotless, including floors, carpets, windows, and bathrooms. A clean home will make a better first impression on potential buyers.

Depersonalize
Remove any…

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From creating a warm, inviting space in your home, to clearing your driveway for potential viewers, to making sure any essential home renovation and repair is complete, we’ve compiled some ways to prepare your home in the winter and help maximize your selling potential. 

If you think selling your home in the winter is the same as selling your home in the summer, well, that’s a cold take. Each season has its distinct benefits when it comes to listing a home, so how can you take advantage of the snow and frigid temperatures?

We recently spoke with Amber van den Broek, a REALTOR® from Winnipeg, Manitoba and owner of Amber van den Broek & Associates, to speak about the  advantages of selling your home in the winter.

“There’s less competition on…

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staging your home during the holidays

One of the biggest questions that tends to arise in the months leading up to December, is whether or not people should decorate their homes for the holidays while trying to sell. This is an interesting topic, as some people prefer to see what homes look like when decorated, while other people prefer to see the space without the distraction of decorations.

We reached out to our RE/MAX Influencers – a panel of RE/MAX Sales Associates from across Canada – who provided some insight and tips into how you should go about staging your home during the holiday season.

Try to Take Photos Beforehand

One great tip that was offered up by the RE/MAX Influencers was to, if possible, have the listing photos of your home taken before…

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How Much Does It Cost to Stage a Home

If you are in the process of putting up your house for sale, you may have thought about staging it to attract potential buyers. Staging a home involves creating spaces that are furnished just enough that potential buyers can envision themselves (and their stuff!) living there. Home staging can reduce the time a listing spends on the market, increase the number of potential buyers, and yield higher offers. So, how much does it cost to stage a home? Here’s an estimated breakdown.

How Much Does it Cost to Stage a Home?

Initial Walk-Through Consultation: $150-$600 – In the initial consultation, a professional home stager will walk through your house with you and offer ideas on how to use your existing interior décor to stage…

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So, you’ve decided to sell your home. No matter what your reasons are for moving, such a big change can be overwhelming. It can seem daunting with everything you need to know. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Selling your home can be emotional, which is why it helps to have an expert guide you through the process. Your RE/MAX agent has the expertise you need to make it easier to move on, and help you get the best price for your home, and offering guidance on things like home staging. So, what is home staging anyway? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Home Staging?

If you think it means putting on an off-Broadway production in your living room, you’re wrong – but you’ve come to the right place to get the right answer! To put…

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Do staged homes sell faster

Do staged homes sell faster, and for a higher price? The short answer is yes and yes. Conditions have started to moderate from the frantic seller’s market Canada has been experiencing since the start of the pandemic, largely due to rising interest rates. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers having more time to shop the market, sellers may have to step up their game to win the attention of prospective buyers. This includes engaging an experienced, professional real estate agent, evaluating the comparables and their asking price, and then staging the property to appeal to the right buyer.

Do staged homes sell faster?

According to a study by the Real Estate Staging Association, staged homes spend 73 per cent less time…

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Selling your home can be an emotional experience. In fact, RE/MAX research reveals that a real estate transaction is one of life’s top stressors, second only to divorce. Under some circumstances, sellers may wish to handle the sale of their home on their own. While an FSBO may have some pros, it also has its cons. With all the many different moving parts involved in selling a home, here are eight very valid reasons to have a real estate agent on speed dial.

Pricing your property

While a homeowner likely has his or hew own expectations for what their house is worth, a realtor will approach it from perspectives the homeowner may not have considered, including the location and comparable sales in the area. An experienced real estate agent…

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You are about to make a move to a home that better fits your lifestyle. Congratulations, it’s an exciting time! But before you can do that, you need to sell your home.

The goal of any seller is to get the highest sale price in the least amount of time. If that is your goal, you’re going to want to say hello to staging.

The numbers speak for themselves: according to a study from the Real Estate Staging Association, staged homes spend 73 per cent less time on the market, and staging your property could net you 25 per cent over the asking price.

Staged homes can sell quicker and for a higher price, because they showcase the home’s best features, impress buyers, and downplay the home’s weaknesses.

What is Home Staging?

Staging is not…

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