Staging Consultation

See your home
through a buyer's
eyes.

Before you list, we walk through your property with you, room by room, and tell you exactly what to adjust, what to remove, and what will make the difference on listing day.

Complimentary, no cost, no obligation

Quick answer

A staging consultation from Kelly Allan Design is a free, in-person walkthrough of your home before it lists. We assess every room, give you a written action list, and tell you what staging, if any, will have the most impact on your sale price. Most consultations take 45–60 minutes.

Book Your Free Consultation

Tell us about your property and preferred timing. We'll confirm within 1 business day.

Free, no obligation. We'll confirm within 1 business day.

What's included

What happens during
a staging consultation?

Room-by-room walkthrough

We go through every room together, living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and entry. You'll see your home the way a buyer will see it for the first time.

Written action list

You leave with a clear, prioritised list of what to do before listing, what to remove, rearrange, repair, and refresh. No vague advice. Specific, actionable next steps.

Honest staging recommendation

We'll tell you what level of staging, if any, will move the needle on your sale price, and what it will cost. No upselling. If the home is ready as-is, we'll say so.

Furniture & layout advice

If you have existing furniture, we tell you what stays, what goes, and how to rearrange to maximise the sense of space and flow, a common issue in occupied homes.

Buyer psychology insights

We explain why buyers react the way they do to certain rooms, colours, and layouts, so you understand the reasoning behind every recommendation, not just what to do.

No-pressure, no commitment

The consultation is free regardless of whether you proceed with staging. There is no sales pitch. If you want a quote after, we provide one. If not, the advice is yours to keep.

Is this right for you?

Who benefits most from a
staging consultation?

A consultation is the right first step any time you're uncertain about how your home will show, or you want a professional second opinion before committing to full staging.

  • Occupied sellers who need to know what to declutter, rearrange, or remove before listing
  • Homeowners preparing early who want time to make changes before their listing date
  • Sellers on a tight budget who want to maximise their existing furniture and belongings
  • Realtors who want an objective professional opinion before recommending a staging package to their client
  • Anyone unsure whether full staging is needed, or what scope makes sense for their property
  • Vacant property owners exploring whether to furnish before listing or sell as-is

How it works

From booking to
action list.

01

Submit the form

Fill in the booking form above with your address, property type, and preferred timing. Takes less than 2 minutes.

02

We confirm a time

We'll reach out within 1 business day to confirm a date that works. Most consultations are scheduled within 3–5 days of your request.

03

45–60 minute walkthrough

We visit your home and assess every room together. Bring any questions, we'll cover everything from furniture layout to paint colours to kerb appeal.

04

You receive your action list

After the walkthrough, we provide a written summary of recommendations prioritised by impact. If you'd like a staging quote, we can provide that at the same time.

What clients say

Why sellers trust
Kelly Allan Design.

★★★★★

"Jeff went above and beyond with every detail. Over and over again both buyers and agents commented on the fantastic staging. The home showed extremely well and sold quickly."

Margot. Toronto

★★★★★

"Impeccable, beautiful, tasteful staging that sold in under two weeks. Not a single scratch or mark left behind. Truly a professional operation from start to finish."

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

"The staging made intentional choices that highlighted the best features of the space. It quickly sold in this softer market. I credit the presentation entirely."

Verified Google Review

Common questions

Questions about the
consultation.

Yes, completely free, no strings attached. There is no minimum spend required and no obligation to book staging after the consultation. If you want to proceed, great. If not, the advice and action list are yours to keep.

Most consultations take 45–60 minutes for a standard home. Larger or more complex properties may take up to 90 minutes. We'll let you know when we confirm your booking.

No, we ask that you don't pre-stage or tidy up beyond your normal routine. We want to see the home as it typically looks, so our recommendations reflect what buyers will actually encounter. If you've already decluttered, that's fine too.

Yes. And we'll be honest. Some homes benefit enormously from full vacant or occupied staging. Others just need a few adjustments and some photography prep. We'll give you our genuine assessment of what will move the needle on your sale, not a blanket recommendation to stage everything.

Absolutely, we encourage it. Having your realtor present means everyone is aligned on the staging strategy before listing. Many of our strongest client relationships start with a joint consultation.

We typically schedule consultations within 3–5 business days of your request. If your listing timeline is urgent, let us know in the notes field and we'll do our best to accommodate.

We offer in-person staging consultations across the GTA, including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, call us at 416-447-4663.

A consultation is advice, we walk through, assess, and give you recommendations to act on yourself (or not). A full staging is where we supply furniture, artwork, and accessories from our 10,000 sq ft warehouse and furnish the property professionally for the listing period. Many clients start with a consultation and then book full staging based on what they learn.

Ready to book?

It's free. It takes
45 minutes. It could
change your sale.

Fill in the form above, or reach us directly. We'll have you booked within 1 business day.

Call 416-447-4663 Get a Staging Estimate