Real Estate Staging
Why should you stage your home?

It is an excellent question. I always tell homeowners that real estate staging is really securing their home’s equity.

Homes that are staged sell for 6.3% more than homes that aren’t staged. And close to 95% of them sell in 37 days or less.

On the flip side, homes that are on the market for 3 months or more, sold for 5% LESS than asking price.

For a $400,000 home, that can mean a $20,000 LOSS. And in 6 months, that number goes to 10% LESS than asking price, increasing the loss to $40,000.

How real estate staging can benefit you:

- Staged homes are recognized as ready to sell properties. Realtors are more likely to be show them than unstaged homes, because their time is valuable, and don’t want to waste it on homes that are not prepared properly.

- Buyers like visiting staged homes more that unstaged. They are more able to view themselves living in the home when it is bright and airy, and has no personal items or clutter distracting them from seeing the possibilities of what they can do with it.

As you can see staging is investing, not an additional expense. Staging does not have to be expensive. It is up to your budget. If you are willing to do the work, it can cost as little as $150 for a consultation. You will get tips and ideas from the stager tailored specifically for your home. I think everybody will agree that home staging is a GREAT TOOL.

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