** Research reveals that well staged homes sell 32% faster than non-staged homes. They also sell for 3 to 10% more. Do the math and tell me how many thousands of dollars we are talking. It’s very common for staged homes to sell for five, ten or $50,000 more. Staging can be done by any seller, at no cost or very little.
STATISTICS |
| Your return on home improvement investments: |
| Improvement |
Typical Cost |
Increase in Sales Price |
Average Return |
Agents who recommend |
| Lighten and brighten |
$86-110 |
$768-935 |
769% |
84% |
| Clean & de-clutter |
$305-339 |
$2,093-2,378 |
594% |
91% |
| Fix plumbing, electrical |
$338-381 |
$922-1,208 |
196% |
63% |
| Landscape & trim |
$432-506 |
$1,594-1,839 |
266% |
72% |
| Staging |
$212-1,089 |
$2,275-2,841 |
169% |
76% |
| Kitchen/bath upgrades |
$1,546-2,120 |
$3,823-4,885 |
138% |
83% |
| Repair flooring |
$1,531-1,714 |
$2,267-2,589 |
50% |
62% |
| Paint exterior walls |
$2,188-2,381 |
$2,907-3,233 |
34% |
57% |
| Replace carpeting |
$2,602-2,765 |
$3,585-3,900 |
39% |
65% |
| 2003 HomeGain Survey of 2,000 real estate agents nationwide found that moderately priced home improvements, ranging from $80-2,800, made in preparation for sale actually yield the highest returns when a house is sold. |
Days on Market Before Staging
Compared to
Days on Market After Staging
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