Statistics Show Staging Sells Homes Faster

According to a recent report conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) nearly half of seller’s agents stated that staging a home had decreased the amount of time on the market for sale. Additionally, 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."

The majority of buyer agents also agreed that a staged home makes it far easier for buyers to visualize the property set up as their own. Living rooms were reported to be the most important room to be staged followed by the primary bedroom and kitchen respectively. Vacant homes of course are in need of these rooms filled and staged with appropriate furniture. For homes that sellers currently live 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.

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

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