old house into a new dream home in as little time as possible, making staging a more than worthwhile investment. There you have it! The old data still holds true today. NAR's most recent Profile of Home Staging revealed "83% of buyers' agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home". Data that confirms staging is the way to go to get your home to go from listed to sold.
WHERE TO SPEND?
By now, you might be convinced that staging your home is an important part of the home-sale process and worth doing. And while we’ve touched on it briefly, the nagging question remains: “How much does this all cost?” The answer, of course, will vary depending on your market and how much work your home may need. To get an idea of what sort of things you should focus on in your own market, work with your agent, and, if possible, a professional stager. Your own eye can tell you a great deal. Take a drive around your neighborhood. Take note of the homes for sale. You’ll see a wide difference in the outdoor maintenance and upkeep at homes with “for sale” signs. Siding will be new or freshened, walkways will be without cracks, and the landscaping will look professionally done. If house for sale looks dilapidated or “lived in,” you can bet it will sit on the market longer and sell for a less-than-desirable price. While the expense of appropriately staging your home for sale is not a small sum, it’s one that many will be able to afford. However, where to focus and howmuch money to spend on a particular area are questions that should be answered.
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