Home staging is one of the easiest ways to put your property’s best foot forward and make that great first impression on buyers. Studies show that staging can have a major positive impact on how buyers perceive a space. It helps them connect with a property, as it helps them envision themselves living there. Staging can also highlight the best layout features, make a space feel bigger, brighter and more inviting, and give buyers ideas on how to use space that may not be obvious to an untrained eye.
As a result, even in hot seller’s markets:
- Staged homes sell faster and spend less time on market.
- Buyers offer higher prices for staged properties compared to similar properties without staging.
It is not just for-sale listings that benefit from staging. High-end rental properties can also benefit from professional staging.
If traditional staging is not the right fit (e.g. due to timing issues, logistical challenges, cost, etc.), consider virtual staging! Virtual staging does not give the full impact for in-person showings, but it does help prospective buyers envision possibilities for vacant rooms.
Without Staging
With Staging
For more statistics on the effect home staging can have on home sales, see this article from the National Association of Realtors: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging
As experienced agents, we work with several top-notch staging companies. In addition to just making referrals, we gladly assist our clients with the staging process - lending our advice on what will be most impactful and beneficial to help get your property sold!