Staging Facts
Benefits of Home Staging
From the National Board of Realtors
FIRST IMPRESSION
Creates emotional appeal on the first impression.
Professional images of staged rooms look better on websites and fliers and create the first impression for a prospective buyer.
FASTER SALES TIME
93% of Staged Homes sell in 33 days or less, compared to non-staged competition that sits on the market for an average of 175 days. Long times on the Market lead to price reductions.
BUYER'S FRAME OF REFERENCE
Staged rooms provide a frame of reference and scale, and put rooms back to original use so buyers can picture the room’s purpose with ease.
RAISE THE VALUE
HUD states that Staged Homes sell for up to 17% more than non-staged comparables.
Staging is a Value Added Service & will differentiate you in the marketplace.
HIGHER SALES PRICE
Home staging is an investment in Equity Protection & Equity Retention for Sellers.
The actual cost to update is 1/5th of what the buyer will perceive the cost to be and adjust their offers accordingly.
PERCEIVED
GREATER VALUE
Sellers and Buyers both perceive greater value in Staged Homes. Building Inspectors view staged homes as well cared for. Appraisers often present higher appraisal value of staged homes.
Staging in the News...
What clients are saying ...
Spending a few hours walking through our house room by room with Kristie of Washington Staging & Design was one of the best decisions we have made. Kristie's suggestions were both gracious and creative at the same time. And the suggestions did not feel overwhelming at all. We are excited to make her suggested changes to prepare our house for a sale and genuinely believe that her suggestions will make a big difference in the buyer's experience when they enter our house!
Bethesda Homeowner
What clients are saying ...
The overwhelming comment was how wonderful the staging was.… A neighbor…thought it was exactly right for this condo. She had been in the unit many times and loved [the owners’ furniture], but thought your staging updated the unit and was light and airy!