Complimentary home staging isn’t just a nice extra—it’s a strategic move that can make a meaningful difference when selling Vancouver homes.

When listing your home in a buyer’s market, working with the right Vancouver realtor is essential. Generating enough interest for a timely sale works to minimize negotiation that can drive down your asking price. As a successful realtor with over 20 years of experience, part of my proven marketing strategy for selling homes in Vancouver includes complimentary professional staging.

When the market is competitive, your listing needs to pop. Images and marketing, both online and off, need to generate enough interest and visits to your property to support a timely sale. Rather than visiting a blank shell of a space, staging allows people to visualize themselves in your home. It provides subtle queues as to how furniture might fit in certain rooms. Most importantly, it feels warm and welcoming. All homebuyers have boxes to tick when it comes to space, repairs, and other requirements. Staging works to bridge logical requirements with emotional needs. It leads to a positive first impression and helps potential buyers build emotional investment in a property.

In Canada, some reports indicate that staged homes sell 30–50% faster. More significantly, homes that are professionally staged often fetch between 6% and 20% more than unstaged homes. With the benchmark price for the average house in Vancouver sitting around  $1,142,100, even a modest gain represents a significant value for sellers.

Staging Shortens Time on Market

Homes that sell faster avoid the drag of becoming stale. When properties linger on the market for months, they lose momentum. Buyers assume there’s something wrong. Even if they’re inclined to take a chance, they may negotiate aggressively on the basis that the home hasn’t attracted interest. Sellers must also factor in carrying costs–mortgage, utilities, insurance, and upkeep. Shorter listing times aren’t just nice in terms of convenience; they cut down potential expenses. 

Why Staging Works in Vancouver

Even in a buyer’s market, investing in a home remains a significant investment. Potential buyers are going to look at multiple properties, so your listing needs to stand out. Professionally staged homes work in your interest, generating more inquiries and visits by:

• Highlighting your home’s best features (view, light, flow, outdoor spaces)
• Creating a neutral canvas so buyers can visualize their lifestyle in the space
• Making smaller spaces feel open and welcoming (especially important for condos and townhomes)
• Providing enhanced photos and presence for buyers shopping online and off

Tips for a Smart Staging Strategy

Part of my strategy for maximizing interest in your home includes bringing in professional stagers who focus on key spaces: the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. These have the biggest impact. 

They use neutral tones and minimize personal items, creating a space where buyers feel they can move right in. 

Listing Your Home

If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent in Vancouver, Ariane welcomes the opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with you. Reach out at 604.779.1500 or ariane@arianebenjamin.com for a one-on-one property assessment or to discuss a listing.