More and more, people hire a professional home stager to prepare their property for sale. Yet, some hesitate because of the additional expense. Here’s how I determine the cost to professionally stage your property for added value and a quick sale.
 
First, I assess your home in person. This free assessment is to get clear about the size, location, target market, number of rooms, and additional furniture/artwork/accessories required to professionally stage your property for sale. The goal is to present your property at its best and in a way that speaks to your potential buyers.
 
My fees vary based on that individual assessment. For example:

• A consultation costs $249 + GST (I make recommendations specific to your property that you can implement yourself)
• Staging a lived-in home under 1,000 square feet starts at $748 + GST (consultation plus $499 for two stagers to come in and re-arrange the furniture/accessories you already have)
• Staging a vacant property ranges from $1,750 to $6,000+ + GST (2+ stagers do the staging work and fee includes furniture rental)

 
How are home staging costs for empty homes determined?

• 50% – furniture, artwork & accessory rentals
• 25% – set up/staging labour
• 15% – delivery & removal
• 10% – planning/consultation

 
So, in a vacant property under 1,000 square feet, the cost of adding staging furniture and accessories alone is estimated at about $875 plus GST (not including planning, delivery, removal and set up). It adds up, but it’s amazing how the right décor can create an environment that quickly attracts the right buyer.
 
If you’ve seen professionally staged properties (think model homes), you know that it’s worth the up-front expense. The spaces tend to be more inviting and memorable. And in the end, sellers benefit. Homes sell faster for more money. Done right, staging can pay for itself and more!
 
Set Your Stage properties sold over two times faster on average than the homes in the same areas! Contact me, Jennifer Campbell, to professionally stage your home for added value in the Calgary area.
 

Selected by Avenue magazine as one of the top neighbourhoods in Calgary, Sunnyside is the place I now call home. As a busy professional, Sunnyside/Kensington offers me a fabulous location to live and work. There are so many reasons I love this area. Every month I’ll share a new reason why.   Sunnyside is one of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods. With a high walk score of 85, it’s no wonder Sunnyside is so popular. No need for a car. A ten minute walk to a very trendy downtown takes you to bars, great coffee shops, lots of in fills, boutique shopping, restaurants, pubs etc.   There’s the practical stuff too. An elementary school. Grocery store, Sunnyside Market and local Hillhurst-Sunnyside Farmer’s Market. And a C-Train stop.   Don’t forget the green space. Walk or cycle along the paved Bow River Pathway. Spend time at the Sunnyside Bank Park or Riley Park.   To learn more about the Sunnyside, Hillhurst and Kensington areas, here are a few links: Kensington Village Federation of Calgary Communities – Hillhurst and Sunnyside Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association Newsletter – Voice   Staged Condo in Sunnyside

Before: Sunnyside Calgary bedroom before staging. — in Calgary.

After: This simple, yet stylish bedroom is the perfect retreat for any homeowner.

Next month, I will share one of my favourite “must-do’s” in Sunnyside. Until then, comment, why do you love the Sunnyside area of Calgary? Then I can find some new favourites!

With more than 56 years of combined experience in Calgary’s real estate market, we’ve been around for the fast times, the slower times, and everything in between. Having been there before, we proactively respond to fluctuating conditions whether our clients are selling or buying a home, letting earned acumen guide prudent action. We want to be your Realtors for life, and work toward making that a reality with each of our clients.
 
We take a results-focused approach to marketing properties, using the most advanced and effective avenues available, including MLS, Facebook, Kijiji, Google and our website; further, properties are professionally photographed and staged for no extra charge. Contact us today to get started.
 
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or just want to keep up-to-date on market trends, our free market report is an excellent tool. Simply fill in your information and you’ll automatically receive a detailed sales-history report with information about home values in your neighbourhood, complete with pricing information, addresses, and pictures. Be the expert on your block!
 

Stunning, award-winning, end-unit in the heart of Wentworth we provided a home staging consultation. Welcome guests into the spacious foyer. Large living room windows stretch up to the 14′ ceiling, allowing a flood of natural light. The kitchen is a chef’s delight: a gas range, granite counters w/ large island breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and hi-tech lighting. The oversized dining room will accommodate large gatherings.
 
For more information on this property with views of an environmental reserve (which includes walking trails and a pond), contact Ryan or Dennis Shandruk, RE/MAX Realty Professionals 403-830-3690.