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Staging

At Foreman Properties we want to get you the best price for your property in the least amount of time. If your property requires some staging expertise we can accommodate you in-house and often with no upfront cost. Consultations for clients are always free and fees for services are dependant on the many diverse packages that we offer.

Why should you stage your home?

The way we live in our homes is very different from the way we market them for sale. It is not an easy task to ready yourself for the process of selling a home. It can be exhausting emotionally and often physically as well. Even when a house is priced right and in a great location there is competition for buyers. Staging a property gives a marketing edge and in a buyers market it is critical to stand out.  My top recommendations are to do the things that have the highest emotional impact on a buyer. It's proven that people buy emotionally. In a home that is cluttered with personal items, it is difficult to see the space.  People are distracted by what is in the house rather than seeing the house itself. Buyers don't want to feel like they are intruding on you when viewing your home. If the atmosphere is comfortable and nondescript they will spend more time viewing the house rather than rushing to get out of your way. 

The goal of staging a property is to help it appeal to the highest number of buyers. This doesn't have to be a costly venture. More often than not, de-cluttering, repositioning furniture to create flow and depersonalizing can be enough. If a property requires other alterations like repairs and painting, or furniture rentals we will provide or source these services as well. In a competitive market it is important to be prepared from the beginning. It is a fact that most buyers take between three to six minutes to decide whether the house they are viewing is where they will spend the next part of their lives. There is not a minute to waste. More people come through a house in the first five to ten days of it being on the market than any other time. First impressions are vital. In my experience, staging can transform a property, making it a welcoming, appealing and attractive product for sale. 

Staging Testimonials

"Janine Foreman has helped me immensely in the sale of two homes. In both cases, she made great suggestions on remodeling and staging that really made a huge difference -- she even suggested the colours and helped paint! I don't think the houses would have sold as quickly, or for as much, without her help."

~Bruce McGuigan

"Janine Foreman was key in helping us get our house sold! She has an amazing eye for staging houses. Janine brought in beautiful things to accent our home and she set it all up herself, she really has an eye for detail. She also organized the replacement and installation of counters for our kitchen. She's easy to work with, very friendly and professional.  If we had to sell a house again we would definitely use Janine!"

~Sarah Langley