Ottawa Home Staging
That Gets Results
Professional staging is part of every listing we take on — not an upsell, not an afterthought. Your home goes to market looking its absolute best, handled by an in-house specialist so you don't have to manage it yourself.
Most Agents Refer You to a Stager. We Have One on the Team.
The difference between a staged home and an unstaged one isn't just visual — it's financial. Staged homes spend less time on the market and consistently attract stronger offers. Buyers make emotional decisions, and a well-staged home gives them something to connect with the moment they walk in.
Most agents know this and will refer you to an outside staging company, which means coordinating schedules, paying additional fees, and hoping the stager understands your specific property and market. We handle it differently.
Romana Kosch is our in-house staging specialist and has been part of the team since the beginning. She works directly with Derek on every listing, assessing the property early in the process so staging is built into the plan — not bolted on at the end. She also brings our own inventory of staging pieces — paintings, artwork, pillows, bedding, lighting, towels, plants, and decorative accessories — so most homes can be elevated significantly without any furniture rental costs. The result is a home that looks and photographs better, sells faster, and puts more money in your pocket.
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Romana Kosch
Staging Specialist — Ottawa PropertiesRomana works directly with every seller to assess the property, identify what needs to change before photos, and implement a staging plan that makes the home show at its best. Her work is built into every listing — not an optional add-on.
Three Reasons Staging Changes Your Sale
Staging isn't about decorating. It's about making your home as easy as possible for buyers to say yes to.
Better Photos, More Showings
In Ottawa's market, your listing photos are your first showing. Most buyers decide whether to book a showing based on the photos alone. A staged home photographs dramatically better than an occupied but unstyled one — which means more showings and more competitive offers.
Stronger Offers, More Money
Staged homes consistently attract higher offers than comparable unstaged properties. When buyers can visualize themselves living in the space, they become emotionally invested — and emotionally invested buyers make stronger offers. That gap between offer price and list price is where staging pays for itself many times over.
Less Time on Market
The longer a home sits on the market, the more questions buyers start asking about why it hasn't sold. Staging reduces the time your home needs to find the right buyer. A well-presented home that goes to market correctly generates activity quickly — which is exactly what you want in any market condition.
What's Included With Every Listing
Romana works through a structured staging process on every property. Here's exactly what that covers.
Property Assessment
Romana walks through the property early in the listing process — before photos are booked — to assess what needs to change, what should be removed, and what the home's strongest selling points are. This shapes the entire staging plan.
IncludedDecluttering & Depersonalizing
Personal items, excess furniture, and visual clutter make rooms feel smaller and make it harder for buyers to imagine themselves in the space. Romana guides sellers through exactly what to remove and where to store it before photos and showings.
IncludedFurniture Arrangement, Styling & Props
Using what's already in the home plus our own in-house inventory of staging pieces — paintings, artwork, pillows, bedding, lighting, towels, plants, and decorative accessories — Romana rearranges and styles each room to maximize space, flow, and light. Most homes benefit significantly from these additions without needing to rent a single piece of furniture.
IncludedPhotography Coordination
Staging and photography are coordinated together — not booked separately and hoped to align. Romana ensures the home is photo-ready on the day of the shoot, which means the listing goes live looking exactly as intended.
IncludedVirtual Staging
For vacant properties or rooms that photograph better with digitally added furniture, virtual staging is available as part of the listing process. This is particularly effective for investment properties being sold with vacant possession.
Included where neededFull Furniture Rental Staging
For vacant properties or homes that would benefit significantly from furnished staging, full furniture rental is available. This is discussed on a property-by-property basis depending on the price point, the market, and what will generate the strongest return.
Available — discussed per propertyStaging in Action — Real Ottawa Listings
Every photo below is from an actual Ottawa Properties listing staged by Romana. The difference between a cluttered, personal space and a clean, styled room is the difference between a buyer scrolling past and a buyer booking a showing.
All photos from actual Ottawa Properties listings staged by Romana Kosch.
The Staging Process — Start to List
Staging is built into our listing process from day one, not added on at the end. Here's how it flows.
Listing Consultation
Derek meets with you to assess the property, discuss pricing strategy, and set a listing timeline. Romana is part of this conversation from the start.
Staging Assessment
Romana walks through the property and prepares a staging plan — what needs to change, what to remove, and what the photography priorities are for each room.
Staging Day
Romana implements the staging plan. Furniture is arranged, styling is completed, and the home is prepared to photograph exactly as intended.
Photography & Launch
Professional photography happens with the home fully staged and ready. Your listing goes live looking its absolute best from day one.