Why Would You Want to Have Your Home Staged?

A lot of work can go into preparing a home for sale. It might involve repairs, giving away items, updating rooms or fixtures, and/or addressing work that needs to be done outside. Once this is all finished the thought of also staging the home might seem daunting. However, some agents can help with this, or if a home is vacant the agents may call in a professional stager. Why would you want to have your home staged? First and foremost, a staged home can sell more quickly and for more money than a home that’s not staged. According to a National Association of Realtor’s report, 44% of buyers’ agents reported an increase of one to 10 percent for homes that were staged. For a $500,000 home that’s an increase of $5,000 - $50,000! Plus, the homes often sold more quickly. There are other benefits of staging: buyers can more easily visualize the listing as a future home which can be difficult to do when rooms are empty. Staging can show off a home’s good features and surprisingly, rooms tend to look bigger if they have some furniture in them. Also, according to an NAR report, 97% of today’s buyers use the Internet for their home search. This means that a home needs to look good in photos, and a well-staged home will make the photos look great!

This home at 1761 Creek Crossing in Vienna was listed for $950,000 and sold for $1,063,000. That's an increase of 12%! While many factors were involved, it all began with the presentation of the house and staging was a major factor.

If you would like to discuss how to prepare your home for today’s market, please feel free to give me a call! I’m never too busy for your questions!

Original art by Jane Coonce, Chica Brunsvold, and Sandi Parker with Arlington Artists Alliance