Stage your home to sell

Does home staging really make a difference in the ability to sell homes? Absolutely. Not only does it help them sell but it often helps them sell more quickly and for more money. Here is a great infographic to convey some key information about staging.

If you are considering selling your home, make sure to ask me about the $1,000 contribution I make towards staging for my sellers.

STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL - 4 REASONS TO STAGE

1. Your home will shine online. Buyers first found 92% of the homes they visited on the Internet. Good staging can make your home stand out before buyers see it in person.

2. It shows off the potential. 77% of agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home.

3. It spurs walkthroughs. Customers are more willing to walk through a home that’s been staged, according to 40% of agents.

4. Your home will sell faster. Nearly two-thirds of agents say staging decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market.

SIMPLE FIXES AGENTS RECOMMEND

Declutter – 93%

Full home cleaning – 89%

Carpet cleaning – 81%

Remove pets before showings – 80%

Make minor repairs – 75%

Depersonalize the home – 72%

Paint walls – 68%

THE 6 MOST IMPORTANT ROOMS TO STAGE

Living room

Master bedroom

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Dining room

Bathroom

COST OF PROFESSIONAL STAGING

Most stagers charge $300 to $600 for an initial consultation, then $500 to $600 per room per month.