The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Stager Prior To Selling Your Condo
Studies show that owners who have their condos or lofts professionally staged are twice as likely to sell them compared to owners who leave their condos as is. In addition, owners of staged condos are able to sell them for a higher price.
For those not familiar, staging is the act of designing and decorating the interior of a condo or loft to showcase its best features. If you have a small living room space for instance, a stager can downplay the size and make it appear roomy by simply re-arranging the furniture, playing with the lighting, and adding a few accent pieces like mirrors.
If you don't have a knack for interior design, then hiring a stager might be the best option for you. A stager can maximize the features of your condo so only the good qualities show.
Interested condo buyers would be more willing to pay your asking price if they can actually picture themselves living in your condo. Again, this is where a stager can help you. A stager can make your condo appear more comfortable and more inviting in the eyes of prospective buyers.
Professional stagers have a lot of experience and are experts in the field of decorating and design. As a seller, you really have nothing to lose. In fact, you might be amazed to find that a lot of professional stagers offer their services at a price you can afford.
What's more, professional stagers use only rented furniture so you don't have to shell out for anything. In fact, all model suites for new construction projects have been professionally staged.
If you think there is only a slight difference between the price of a staged condo and a bare or empty condo, think again. The difference in the price can reach up to thousands of dollars.
In essence, you can get three benefits from hiring the services of a professiBonal stager. First, you can increase the value of your condo. Second, you can sell your condo faster; and third, you don't have to spend a lot to get these benefits.
*As an added listing service, I provide a free staging consultation and I discount my commission to cover the costs of staging for all of my clients selling their Toronto condos and lofts. Contact me now, to set up a listing presentation for your condo or loft.*




