Some sellers hold back and work with what they’ve got when they first list their property for sale. Then, instead of spending some money up front to make the best positive first impression, they are forced to make changes weeks into the listing because it’s not selling. That ends up costing more.
 

Here’s the thing: The best chance for selling is early. And professional staging helps by creating the most positive first impression.
 

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), “The best chance for selling your property is within the first 7 weeks. Studies show the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net. ”
 

That’s why a positive first impression is so critical. And that first impression starts before potential buyers even step one foot inside your listing. It’s what I’ve referred to as online curb appeal.
 

In terms of online curb appeal, your best chance for selling includes professional staging prior to the real estate photos being taken.
 

Think about it this way. Even with the popularity of taking selfies, most of us make an effort to highlight the positive and choose the best poses to create the image that we think is most appealing. It’s the same when you’re preparing to sell your house or condo.
 

CREB includes resources for clients who are selling property, recommending that, “If you feel your home needs a little more than a touch up, see the Home Staging Checklist.”
 

These Set Your Stage checklists were created with your best chance for selling in mind: kitchen, bathroom, living room.
 

Check them out and if you have questions about how a professional home stager can help your Calgary property best appeal to potential buyers, schedule your personalized Home Staging Assessment by contacting Jen at Set Your Stage today. Ask me how fast our staged properties sold.