Stage and Style by Leigh

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

There’s a difference between a home a buyer sees… and a home a buyer remembers.

Imagine a buyer sitting on their sofa tonight.

They open their phone.

One listing.
Another listing.
Another beautiful kitchen.
Another grey sofa.
Another nice backyard.

Twenty homes later, they put the phone down.

Which one are they still thinking about?

That’s the challenge of selling in a slower market.

Your home doesn’t just need to look good.

It needs to create a moment of:

“Wait… go back to that one.”

That’s where strategic home staging matters.

It gives rooms purpose.
It directs attention to the right features.
It creates photographs that make people stop scrolling.
And most importantly, it helps a buyer imagine something they can’t find on a floor plan:

their life there.

Because buyers aren't only comparing bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.

They're comparing how each home makes them feel.

20 homes.
One shortlist.

Give them a reason to remember yours.

— Stage and Style by Leigh
Prepare • Present • Sell

17/09/2026

Did you know we stage rental properties, too?

Thoughtful styling helps your rental stand out in listing photos, shows the purpose of each room and gives potential tenants or guests a better feel for the space.

Have an Edmonton-area rental that could use a little help getting photo-ready?

DM **“RENTAL”** to learn more.

16/09/2026

Thinking about buying a home, but not quite sure if you’re ready?

This quick **Home Buyer Ready Quiz** will help you look at a few of the practical pieces that matter before you begin scrolling through listings and mentally arranging your furniture. 😄

Answer a few simple questions and get a clearer idea of where you stand—and what you may want to work on next.

Take the quiz here:
https://stageandstylebyleigh.ca/home-buyer-ready-quiz/

No pressure. No judgment. Just a helpful place to start.

15/09/2026

You have $1,000 to get your home ready to sell. Where will that money make the biggest difference?

This carousel walks you through six smart places to spend it—from repairs and cleaning to paint, lighting and styling—plus the changes that cost absolutely nothing.

Save this before the pre-listing shopping begins. Those throw pillows can be very convincing. 😄

15/09/2026

My September newsletter is out!

This month, I’m taking you behind the staging to share what really goes into preparing a home for buyers.
Inside:
🏡 Why I quickly learned home staging is not just decorating
👀 A quick quiz to see how Buyer-Ready your home really is
💰 Where I’d spend $1,000 getting a home ready to sell—and where I wouldn’t

If you’re thinking about selling, or you’ve ever wondered what a home stager actually sees when they walk into a room, this issue is for you.
👉 Read the September issue and start looking at your home through a buyer’s eyes.

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14/09/2026

Believe in Your Dreams! 🏠✨

Imagine waking up every morning in a spacious, warm, cozy and secluded haven, surrounded by Edmonton's vibrant local scene, where art, culture, and community come alive!

Take a step closer to making it a reality: https://www.realtor.ca/l/bZE24/ka

11/09/2026

Busy this week. One staging job and 2 de-stages. Time to put my feet up and watch the Jays! Have a great weekend everyone!

08/09/2026

Edmonton Realtors — are you still saying “staging helps” without being able to show proof?

That’s exactly why I created The Leigh Method.

It’s not just home staging.
It’s measurable performance.

Every staged listing gets a report tracking:

✔ Days saved vs community average
✔ Pricing power protected
✔ Reductions avoided
✔ Buyer engagement
✔ Real ROI

Because in this market, sellers want clarity.

If you’re listing a condo, single-family home, or new build in Edmonton, let’s make it perform — not just look nice.

DM me “LEIGH” and I’ll send you a sample report.