Question 1

What is home staging?

Accepted Answer

Home staging is the art of preparing a property for sale to appeal to the largest number of potential buyers. We strategically arrange furniture, décor, and accessories to highlight your home's best features while creating an inviting atmosphere that helps buyers envision themselves living there.

Question 2

What's the difference between occupied and vacant staging?

Accepted Answer

Occupied staging works with your existing furniture while we enhance it with our designer pieces, recommendations, and styling. It's ideal when you're still living in the home during the sale. Vacant staging is for empty homes — we bring in a complete furniture and décor package to transform the space. Vacant staging starts at $2,595, while occupied staging begins at $1,150. Not sure which you need? Our $195 consultation will recommend the best approach for your situation.

Question 3

How much does staging cost?

Accepted Answer

Consultation: $195.

Occupied staging (your furniture plus our pieces), from:
• 1–2 bedroom: $1,150
• 3 bedroom or townhome: $1,550
• 4+ bedroom detached: $1,850

Vacant staging (full furniture package), from:
• 1 bedroom condo: $2,595
• 2 bedroom condo: $2,995
• Townhome or 3 bedroom detached: $3,495
• 4+ bedroom or penthouse: quoted after a walkthrough

Every package covers a 6-week initial term with delivery, setup, removal and the staging fee included; renewals run in 4-week blocks at 40% off the initial furniture rental (delivery and staging fees are not charged again). Prices are honoured through 2026 and we confirm the exact figure after a quick walkthrough.

Question 4

Is home staging worth the investment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Industry data is consistent: in the NAR 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 49% of sellers’ agents said staging reduced time on market and 29% reported offers 1–10% higher. Against a typical Lower Mainland sale price, a staging package is a small fraction of that difference, and a faster sale also cuts carrying costs.

Question 5

How long does the staging process take?

Accepted Answer

Our home staging process begins with a site visit or consultation to assess your property and discuss your goals. Our team will then create a customized staging estimate for your review. After the rental contract is signed, the West Coast Interiors Designers create the design plan to showcase the best features of your home. This involves selecting furniture, décor, and artwork that blend with the style and buyer demographic of the home.

Question 6

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

West Coast Interiors serves Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Richmond, Burnaby, and throughout the Lower Mainland. Contact us to confirm service availability in your specific area - we're always expanding our reach to help more homeowners.

Question 7

What's included in the $195 staging consultation?

Accepted Answer

The consultation includes an in-depth walkthrough of your property with one of our senior designers. We assess each room, identify your home's strengths and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations on furniture placement, colour choices, decluttering priorities, and what staging approach will deliver the best return. You'll receive a detailed report and a tailored quote for staging services if you choose to proceed.

Question 8

How far in advance should I book staging?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking 2-3 weeks before your listing date to ensure availability and allow time for design planning. During peak seasons (spring and fall), booking 4+ weeks in advance is ideal. That said, we do our best to accommodate rush requests when possible.

Question 9

Do I need to be present during staging?

Accepted Answer

For consultations, yes - we need you there to walk through recommendations. For occupied and vacant staging, you don't need to be present during the actual setup, but we do recommend a final walkthrough together to ensure everything meets your expectations.

Question 10

What areas of my home should be staged?

Accepted Answer

We focus on the key areas that have the biggest impact: living room, dining room, primary bedroom, kitchen, and main bathrooms. These are the spaces where buyers spend the most time and form their strongest impressions of the home.

Question 11

Can I use my own furniture with your staging service?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our occupied staging service works with your existing furniture and adds our professional pieces to enhance the overall look. We'll incorporate your best pieces while supplementing with items that improve flow, scale, and visual appeal.

Question 12

How long can I keep the staging furniture?

Accepted Answer

The initial rental period is 6 weeks. After that, the rental renews in 4-week blocks at 40% off the initial furniture rental (delivery and staging fees are not charged again). We work with your timeline to ensure your home looks its best throughout the selling process, and you can extend or end the rental with advance notice.

Question 13

What happens if my home doesn't sell within the 6-week rental period?

Accepted Answer

You can extend the rental in 4-week blocks, at 40% off the initial furniture rental (delivery and staging fees are not charged again), for as long as needed. We'll keep your home looking market-ready throughout the entire listing period. If the market shifts or feedback suggests adjustments, we can also refresh the staging with minimal changes to re-energize buyer interest.

Question 14

Should I declutter my home before staging?

Accepted Answer

Yes, decluttering is an essential first step before staging. We recommend removing personal items, excess furniture, and unnecessary decorations. This allows our staging pieces to shine and helps potential buyers focus on your home's best features rather than being distracted by personal belongings.

Question 15

Can home staging help me sell my home faster?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Statistics consistently show that professionally staged homes sell significantly faster than non-staged properties. Staging helps your home make a strong first impression, stand out from the competition, and appeal to a broader range of potential buyers, which leads to quicker sales.

Question 16

Do you work with real estate agents?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Real estate agents are one of our largest referral partners, and we work closely with them to ensure listings show at their best. We provide agents with high-quality listing photos, flexible timelines that align with open houses and showings, and direct communication throughout the staging and destaging process. Many agents also book our $195 consultations as a value-add for their sellers.

Question 17

Can I stage my home myself?

Accepted Answer

While it's possible to stage your home yourself, professional staging offers significant advantages. Our designers have the expertise to highlight your home's best features, access to current furniture and décor trends, and knowledge of what appeals to today's buyers. Professional staging also provides an objective perspective that's difficult to achieve when it's your own home.

Question 18

Do you offer special pricing for realtors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Realtor partners receive an extended initial term: six weeks of staging for the price of four, so listings get extra market time at no added cost. Mention you are a realtor when you request a quote.

Question 19

How long does installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most condos are staged in one day; larger homes take up to two. We handle elevator bookings and building coordination for strata properties.

Question 20

What exactly is included in a vacant staging package?

Accepted Answer

Staging design and furniture selection; brand-new, current furniture, art, rugs, lighting and accessories; delivery and professional installation; elevator booking where required; and full removal at the end of the term. Patio staging is an optional add-on, and additional rooms or restyles beyond package scope are quoted separately.

Question 21

Which rooms should I stage?

Accepted Answer

For condos: the living room, dining area, kitchen and bathroom styling, and the primary bedroom. For houses: add the family room and entry. Buyer attention concentrates on the main living space and primary bedroom, which is where staging moves offers.

Question 22

Do you stage homes for developers and builders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We stage show homes, model suites and presentation spaces across the Lower Mainland, with design tailored to the project's target buyer and month-to-month terms for longer sales cycles. See our Show Homes page or request a developer package.

Question 23

Do you serve my city?

Accepted Answer

We stage across 14 Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley communities: Vancouver, Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Langley, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford and Mission. Based in White Rock / South Surrey, we are fastest to book in Surrey, White Rock, Langley and Delta.

Question 24

Vacant or occupied staging: which is right for me?

Accepted Answer

If the home is empty, vacant staging (from $2,595) creates the strongest photos and showings. If you are living in the home while selling, occupied staging (from $1,150) restyles what you have and supplements key pieces. If you are unsure, the $195 consultation answers it with a written plan.

Question 25

Why do staged homes sell faster?

Accepted Answer

Staged listings photograph better, generate more showings and help buyers see full value. In the NAR 2025 Profile of Home Staging, nearly half of sellers' agents said staging shortened time on market, and agents most often reported offers 1 to 10 percent higher. Our results across 400+ stagings back that up; see the portfolio and reviews.

Home Staging Questions, Answered

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