Statistics Show Staging Sells Homes Faster

According to a recent release conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) almost half of seller’s agents stated that staging a home had decreased the amount of time on the market for sale. Furthermore, 20% of buyer and seller agents stated that staging a home can increase the offer price anywhere between 1 and 5%. 

"As days on market has lengthened for home sellers, it is not a surprise to see the return of home staging as a tool to attract potential buyers," said Jessica Lautz, NAR deputy chief economist and vice president of research. "Buyers want to easily envision themselves within a new home and home staging is a way to showcase the property in its best light."

Most buyer agents also agreed that a staged property makes it far easier for buyers to visualize the property set up as their own. Living rooms were listed as the most important room to be staged followed by the primary bedroom and kitchen in that order. Vacant homes of course are in need of these rooms furnished and staged with appropriate furniture. For homes that sellers currently reside in, at times light staging is helpful with eliminating, adding or rearranging furniture and decorations in order to show off the home’s true potential.

Nowadays with so many real estate shows on television most buyers are conditioned to expect to see homes for sale staged and looking more turnkey. This has set the tone for what they anticipate to see when touring homes for sale. 

Professional real estate agents are experienced and have the expertise to guide their sellers with what needs to be done to their particular home when it comes time to sell. This can involve some decluttering, doing some necessary updating, cleaning and staging. The home may not be set up as a homeowner typically had it, but this valuable prep work can really make a big difference when putting the home on the market for sale.