Why Staging Matters

Three benefits of staging your home, and your different staging options.

If you want to sell, you’ve probably been advised by real estate professionals to stage your house and make it as presentable as possible. It seems like an unwritten rule, but how does staging help with the sale of your home, and what staging options do you have? Homeowners are encouraged to stage their homes mainly because of the following reasons:

1. Time and money. It can help you sell your home fast and for top dollar. Statistics show that properly staged homes sell for about 15% more and 80% faster than unstaged homes. 

2. Buyers visualize living in your home. Staging your home can help buyers better visualize living there and connect emotionally with the property.

3. You get to control the narrative. You can highlight the positive aspects of your home and minimize the negatives. According to the National Association of Realtors’ profile of home staging in 2021, more than a quarter of buyers are willing to overlook the faults in the property when the home is properly staged.

“Virtual home staging gives you an opportunity to make a great first impression.”

Your staging options’ will typically depend on your situation and budget. Here are some of your choices:

1. Occupy staging or partial staging. This type of staging will cost you less since you can use your existing décor and furnishing.

2. Vacant staging. The stager brings all the necessary furniture, wall art, etc., to make your home show ready.

3. Virtual home staging. Home shopping usually starts online first, so this gives you an opportunity to make a great first impression.

Your home will require its own staging solutions. Contact me today to discuss the staging choice that makes sense for you!