Staging equals more showings, better offer
May 20th, 2011The average increase in list-to-sell in staged homes: 1.07%
The average cost of staging: $250
Potential benefit based on a $200,000 home: $3,150
The summer buying season is heating up and it is more important than ever for sellers to put their best foot forward. The first step in doing so is staging your home. Did you know that despite the advantages of staging, only about 1 in 3 sellers stage their home?
Getting Started
The Internet is one of the main sources of information buyers use during the home search process, and staging is key to showing the home at its best online. If you are unsure of where to get started, check out the data below on the rooms that sellers stage most often:
- Living Room: 73%
- Kitchen: 64%
- Master Bedroom: 58%
- Dining Room: 49%
- Master Bath: 45%
- All Rooms: 37%
- Office: 16%
The cost of staging is minimal compared to the benefits, which include more showings and ultimately a higher percentage of asking price.
Source: Keller Williams Realty, Inc., “This Month in Real Estate,” released May 2011.
Posted By: Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado – Loveland Real Estate Agents,
