Should I Stage My Home When I Want to Sell It?

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’re probably wondering: Is staging really worth it?
Here’s the honest answer: If you want to sell faster and for more money, staging isn’t optional anymore—it’s a smart investment.

Why Staging Matters

Staging isn’t about decorating—it’s about marketing.
You’re not just selling walls and windows. You’re selling a vision of what life could look like inside that home. When buyers emotionally connect, they act faster—and they’re often willing to pay more.

The numbers back it up:

  • Staged homes sell up to 73% faster than unstaged homes, according to the Real Estate Staging Association (source).

  • In Canada, staged homes are reported to sell…

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As spring approaches, signs of improving affordability and increased inventory are shaping the real estate market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Durham Region. While sales volume is still lower than last year, more listings and stabilized pricing are creating new opportunities for buyers. Let’s explore the latest insights and key statistics from March 2025.

GTA Market Insights
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) reports 5,011 home sales in March 2025 — a 23.1% decline from the same time last year. However, the number of new listings climbed by 28.6% year-over-year, giving buyers more selection than we’ve seen in recent months. The average selling price across the GTA was $1,093,254, down 2.5% from March 2024, and relatively flat…

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