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How Staging a Room Can Make You More Money!

Episode Summary

Discover how furnishing rentals strategically can boost property value, attract better tenants, and increase ROI with expert advice from Monique Doucette of Trendsetter Home Staging & Design. ________________________________________ Who This Podcast Is For: Property investors, landlords, real estate agents, startup founders, solopreneurs, and scaling property managers looking to increase rental value and tenant appeal. What They’ll Gain: Actionable insights into staging and furnishing rentals, cost-effective strategies for maximizing rental income, contractor quote evaluations, and tips to enhance property aesthetics and tenant satisfaction.

Episode Notes

What if a few strategic design choices could turn your rental property into a tenant magnet? How to increase the value and appeal of rental properties through cost-effective staging and furnishing strategies.

In this enlightening episode of The Property Wizard, originally aired on April 19, 2022, host Fred Crouch and co-host Bernie welcome special guest Monique Doucette of Trendsetter Home Staging & Design to uncover the transformative power of furnishing and staging your rental spaces.

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With over 20 years of experience in furniture rental and home staging, Monique shares the hard-won lessons and strategic insights that have helped countless landlords and investors boost their property value—without breaking the bank.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• 🎯 Why staging isn’t just for selling—it’s a rental game-changer
• 📊 How to evaluate contractor quotations and avoid budget pitfalls
• 🏘️ Smart strategies for housing densification and space optimization
• 💸 Real examples of cost breakdowns and rental rate comparisons
• 🎨 The power of neutral aesthetics in tenant attraction
• 🔍 What today’s renters really look for—and how to deliver it
• 🛠️ Tips for managing your rental properties efficiently
• 📦 Furnishing vs. unfurnished: how to decide what’s best for your units

Monique doesn’t just speak theory—she’s helped transform ordinary properties into market-ready gems that rent faster and for more money.

🔗 Connect with Monique Doucette
📧 Email: monique@trendsetterhomestaging.com
🌐 Website: trendsetterhomestaging.com

🔗 Connect with Host Fred Crouch
📧 Email: info@gentryres.com 
🔗 Fred Crouch on LinkedIn
🎓 Explore Gentry Learning Courses: gentrylearning.com

📝 Special thanks to Fred Crouch for giving permission to share this episode and recognizing the contribution of everyone involved in creating this valuable content.

CALL TO ACTION:

👉 Have thoughts or questions after listening?

We’d love to hear from you!

✅ Comment on the episode
✅ Reach out to Monique or Fred directly
✅ Share this episode with someone managing rentals!

📨 For more expert insights and resources, contact the Property Wizard podcast team at info@gentryres.com