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JO ALCORN HOME TRENDS’ STYLE EDITOR SHARES HER FAVORITE DINING ROOM TRENDS. rea l rachan S t a SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE DIGITAL AGE Alcorn Home www.alcornhome.com ORGANIC 5 LIGHT CHANDELIER Graphic/abstract lighting is becoming the main conversational piece. While function is still important, more modern, artistic lights are a popular choice. In today's digital age, buyers have more access to technology and information than ever before. 90% of buyers, and 96% of millennials, start their search for a property online. To increase your return in equity and reduce the time a property sits on the market, consider these five crucial steps! Wayfair www.wayfair.ca GREENERY Add a large plant or small tree branches in a vase on the dining table. This look is dramatic and eye catching in a dining room. 1. Ensure that your property can be found online; not just on the MLS, but on all platforms. Real estate search engines, social media, international buyer networks, referral connections and private investor groups are places you want to be. 2. Make sure your property stands out! Professional images of your home staged or virtually staged are a must. Other useful tools include property lifestyle videos, 3D rendered floor plans and virtual walk-throughs. 3. After an online research is completed, 43% of buyers drive by a property and choose not to view it. Great curb appeal is more important than ever and even technology can't paint your front door! The Goods www.thegoodshome.com STRETFORD DINING TABLE Bring some curves into your space with a round table that creates interest and movement. 4. Once a viewing is scheduled, first impressions are made within seconds of walking in the door. Buyers are looking for move-in ready, attractive, on-trend spaces. Decluttering and proper scale and flow throughout the property are key! CB2, www.cb2.com KAISHI CHAIR Splurge on dining chairs that will become statement art pieces within the room. FRENCH GREY DESIGNER SERIES LAMINATE Lighter wood floors are growing in popularity. The goal is a light, fresh and modern look. Peerani's Flooring, www.peeranisflooring.com 18 CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 5. Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments one will make in a lifetime. Buyers need to see your property as their new space, the one that they just have to have! Depersonalizing the space and staging to the target buyers' lifestyle will help make this emotional connection. While this list may seem daunting, hiring the right team of real estate, staging and marketing professionals to work with you will make this process seamless. - Karina Strachan, Beyond Properties Group, www.beyondpropertiesgroup.com