Profile of Success: Teresa Robertson, CSP 2011 article from Staging Standard Magazine (pdf) Highlighting Design to Go's success resulting from Teresa Robertson's dedication to the industry, with feedback from clients and apprentices. Home Staging Trends in North America and Industry Outlook for 2010 A fantastic tool for educating consumers about home staging, while supporting the staging and real estate industry with an overview of North America Trends. Royal LePage Poll Finds House Staging a Pre-Sale Must for Canadians Royal LePage, March 10, 2005 Image is Everything: Creating a Positive First Impression is Key to Selling Your Home Royal LePage, February 16, 2006 The Way you live in a home and the way you sell your house are two very different things! by Christine Rae, Port Dalhousie Peer - August 15, 2002 Ann Maurice-TV House Doctor Signs Agreement with Canadian Staging Professionals™ Press Release, June 6, 2006 From the 2005 and 2006 Maritz Research staging polls: 58% of buyers made a decision to buy after seeing 10 properties – effective staging keeps your house on the list of must-see properties. 79% of sellers are willing to spend up to $5,000 to get their house ready for sale – working with the right staging consultant maximizes your return on investment. 63% of buyers were willing to pay more money for a house that is move in ready. 86% of those surveyed said storage space is important to potential buyers – effective staging maximizes space and spaciousness. Top three interior features for selling were freshly painted walls, organized storage space and current flooring – effective staging will address all three. 52% of buyers said the kitchen had the most significant impact on their purchasing decision. 79% of buyers indicated they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with an updated kitchen. Men (41%) are more likely to place a premium on updated décor than women (30%). From a 2005 National Association of Realtors® survey 77% of people view homes first on the Internet. 75% of buyers who searched on the Internet went on to view or drive by the homes. From Dewey Sadka, Colour Expert 40% of paint sold is as a result of incorrect color choice – CSP™ have Staging Safe Colour™ palette specifically chosen for successful staging.       Call Design To Go today for more information on staging and decorating your home.