So, you’ve decided to sell your Toronto condo or loft. 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 condo or loft can be emotional, which is why it helps to have an expert guide you through the process. Casey Ragan has the expertise you need to make it easier to move on, and help you get the best price for your condo or loft, and offering guidance on things like staging. So, what is staging anyway? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is 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 it simply, staging is a way of presenting your condo or loft for sale in a way that helps prospective buyers to imagine themselves living there. The process usually includes:
1. Depersonalizing your space
Even if you’re really proud of your trophies or awards (as you should be!), if it’s on your mantelpiece you should pack it away, along with family photos. (Yes, even the ones of your pets.)
2. Decluttering
Though you may not see it, you probably have years’ worth of items on display such as memorabilia and mementos and well, stuff that can be packed away. You may see it as taking away the home’s personality but it’s actually taking away your personality, which allows buyers to see a blank slate that they can put their own personal stamp on. Try to think of it as less to pack on moving day. This is the objective of home staging.
3. Redecorating
Changing out stained or worn furniture, reorganizing, and decorating can help buyers see the value of your home. Worn out items can distract buyers from looking at the space. This is where a professional staging is very helpful.
Casey Ragan can also advise you on which renovations might help get the best ROI.
Who Pays for Home Staging?
Usually the seller typically covers the cost, but Casey Ragan understands how important staging is, so he pays for the entire cost of staging for all of his listings, to ensure his sellers get top dollar for their properties.
Ready, Set, Move!
When you’re ready to sell your Toronto condo or loft, contact Casey Ragan for a free consultation on how you can sell it faster and for a higher price.
If you want to buy or sell a Toronto condo or loft, contact Casey Ragan at 416-486-5588 or by email at casey@remaxhallmark.com
Casey Ragan
“Toronto’s Condo Authority”