With so many of us bound in by the cold, it is easy to think that the market is still hibernating, only to emerge in summer. But as many agents will attest, serious buyers are out there, and with interest rates a slow as they are, its is great time to buy!

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But these buyers are also more discerning, and gaining their interest - and more importantly keeping it - is key. Staged properties are more visually appealing, meaning more impactful online images and buyers can aspire to the lifestyle created.

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Homestaging Resources, a US-based company, recently released the results of its 2018 worldwide review of the impact of home staging on property sales. It found that of the 4270 professionals surveyed, 85% of the 4200 staged homes sold for 6-25% more than their unstaged counterparts. At the same time, 68% of the staged homes sold for at least 9%, more that their "unstaged" neighbours. Of special interest, is the fact that amongst the properties and agents surveyed, there was a direct correlation between the stagers that charged "a bit more" and the homes that achieved the best price results. (www.homestagingresources.com)

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Closer to home, we had a testimonial from Ian and Diane Dodds, who found a marked difference in the offers on a property Distinctive Homestaging had the privilege of staging:

"The 1st campaign when the property was not staged resulted in 4 offers over a 3 month marketing period with the best offer being $888,000.

The second campaign resulted in an offer from the first family to visit the property with the sales price being $918,000 a whopping $30,000 more for the small investment of approximately $2,500 for your excellent staging services!"

We believe that the way we all live in our homes is completely different from the way a home should be sold. Our focus is to not only help you get the most money for your home, but to create a space that is better than your competition and get your home sold first.

Give us a ring today and see how we can help with your next property!

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