Is staging worth the Investment? Many home sellers are told they should stage their home before having it shown to potential buyers. But, professional staging can get expensive, and recent research found that it may not have a significant impact on sale price. So, is it worth the cost? Industry experts say yes – it probably is. The cost of hiring a stager varies considerably, based on the level of staging you want, the furniture you use, and where you live. Services range anywhere from $300 for a consultation to thousands of dollars for staging and monthly furniture rental. The goal of staging is: Allowing buyers to imagine themselves living in your home; Showing off your home’s best features, while drawing attention away from its flaws; Creating a mood; and Making the home look better in listing photos. All of the above gives buyers a more favorable impression of your home’s livability, which can help the home to sell faster. And, the faster it … [Read more...]
Home Staging
Home staging prepares a home to sell while maximizing the home’s appeal to potential buyers. It can be considered a form of advertising, i.e., the process highlights a home’s positive features while minimizing any negatives. Statistically speaking, Home Staging has proven to be an effective marketing tool to sell a home faster and at top market value. There are many benefits to sellers to stage their homes. Obtaining the best sales price is one benefit that’s at the top of the list when presenting Home Staging to sellers. Just imagine how the Home Staging process can increase your final sales price. We know that a buyer’s emotions play a big role in their decision to purchase a particular home. Besides, sellers can write off the fees from the Home Staging services as an “Advertising Fee” which can influence a seller’s capital gain or loss on a property that has been sold. Staged homes look better than non-staged homes in the same price range and neighborhood. In addition, … [Read more...]
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