In preparing a home for sale, I often emphasize the use of smart staging. Staging is an art form. In conjunction with advice we provide on how to quickly & cost-effectively prepare your home for sale, staging can dramatically increase a home’s chances of selling quickly & for more money.
Here are a few reasons why staging always make sense:
- An NAR (National Association of Realtor) statistic from 2015 reveals that a 1-3% investment in staging yields an 8-10% return. Not a bad investment. Other studies show that staged homes sell on average for 6% more than there un-staged competitors & in less time.
- Your online photos will stand out. Considering 90% of home buyers start their quest online, this is a huge incentive to get them to see your home in person.
- Staging often involves decluttering & depersonalizing a space, therefore allowing a buyer to visualize his/her things in a home.
- Staging can often de-emphasize a home’s flaws while emphasizing a home’s assets.
We’ve attached a few examples of improvements made with minimal investment & staging:
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