~When it comes to selling your home, Image is everything.~

Hello, I am Joanne Paquette, owner of IMAGE HOME STAGING. As a Real Estate Stager certified by Canadian Staging Professionals and a graduate of Sheffield School of Interior Design, my mission is to help real estate agents and home sellers realize a faster and more profitable sale with as little stress as possible. My goal is to effectively prepare and showcase the property for sale in order to turn home browsers into home buyers. My goal is your goal!

Why should you stage your home?

Because a staged home will appeal to a wide variety of buyers and attract serious buyers since it is move-in ready.

Because staging shows off the home's best features, eliminates eye-catching distractions, creates the illusion of space and makes for great advertising photos.

Because a stager will create a neutral, inviting, clean and genderless setting with nothing in it to which a buyer can object and chip away at the price.

Because it gives you a competitive edge over other listed properties in your area.

Because you have to compete with brand new model homes with all their upgrades.

Because a stager is an objective third party who is not emotionally attached to the furnishings or decor in your home.

Because any house, regardless of price or location, will show better when staged.

Because buyers will be attracted to a lifestyle they aspire to.

And because you have only 90 seconds to make a lasting impression. That's how long it takes buyers to form a first impression and decide if they want to see more.

How does staging work?

First of all, real estate staging is not about judging your decorating ability, your taste or your furnishings. It's about selling a product - your house. In order to market it properly, you have to change it from the way you normally live.

Staging is basically a 3 step process:

1. Consultation: a room by room, inside and out evaluation of the property. The homeowner is provided with a detailed list of recommendations (Room Ready Handbook) indicating the areas of the home that can be affordably improved to make the property Open-House ready. The checklist (which involves what Real Estate Stagers refer to as the 3 Rs - Reduce, Refresh, Rearrange) addresses issues such as curb appeal, re-arrangement of furniture, repairs, clutter, cleanliness, lighting placement as well as paint and wallpaper neutralizing.

A quote for staging is then given to the owners should they decide to go ahead with the project. A makeover can be tailored to suit any budget.

By simply using pre-existing furniture and accessories, staging is a cost-effective and non-invasive investment and most times the cost is far less that the first price reduction.
If the property is vacant or if the owner simply wants to update or enhance the decor, Image Home Staging can provide them with quality accessories at a nominal rate and rental furniture from a national supplier at preferred terms. Statistics show that 82% of vacant properties would sell faster if staged.

2. The work plan: where the owners complete the items listed in the recommendations. If help is required with repairs, renovations or housecleaning, Image Home Staging can provide a list of trades people.

3. The staging: where my team and I return to do the final furniture/accessory arrangement and add special touches to create a warm and inviting space for those prospective buyers. This is where the magic happens!

Showing your house to potential buyers is similar to going out on a first date. You want to look your best and make a really good impression. By staging, to quote from the movie Jerry Maguire, you will have those buyers at 'hello'. Indeed, the purpose of real estate staging is to tap into the psychological desires of potential buyers and create an emotional connection to win them over.

Sell your home for what it's worth!

When you sell your house, you are investing in your most important possession and earning back your equity. Statistics speak for themselves - a staged home sells on average for 6.32% over list price and twice as fast as an unstaged home.

Minimum investment for maximum results!
So why offer your house 'as is' instead of 'the best it can be'.

Take the first step towards maximizing your real estate investment and call me at (613) 592-9213 for a consultation or for more information. I am dedicated to helping homeowners make the most of their selling experience.

Let's make that all important first impression count!

Bienvenue au concept de home staging!

Le Home Staging (ou la mise en valeur immobilière) est un service offert aux agents immobiliers et aux propriétaires pour préparer leur maison en vente dans le but de la vendre plus rapidement et au meilleur prix possible.

La décision d'acheter une maison est souvent basée sur les émotions suite à un coup de coeur. Il est donc primordial de présenter la propriété à son meilleur, en désencombrant pour libérer l'espace, en nettoyant et en dépersonalisant afin que l'acheteur s'imagine vivre dans la maison.

Les modifications nécessaires, tout en respectant votre budget, seront notées pendant la consultation.

En tant que spécialiste en home staging, mon but est de créer ce coup de foudre. N'hésitez donc pas à me rejoindre au (613) 592-9213 pour plus de détails.