WHY STAGE?
A frequent comment we receive from (perhaps) over-zealous clients usually goes something like this: "The Denver market's in such a strange place right now - why would I ever want to stage this property?"
Well... here's why:
Short answer:
it's worth it.
A survey from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals revealed that staging helped boost the sale price an average of 20% and helped sell homes 3 to 30 times faster than non-staged properties.
Forbes says it's worth it:
According to Forbes Advisor, having a home professionally staged gives your listing the following advantages:
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Help your listing stand out online
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Make your home feel aspirational
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Show ways to use extra rooms and funky floor plans
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Increase the selling price
Source: "Is Home Staging Worth It?" by Casey Bond & Rachel Witkowski, 2021
So does Investopedia.
A vast majority of buyers' agents (82%) say that "home staging makes it easier for prospective buyers to visualize the property as a future home." Moreover, staged homes sell more quickly ... much more quickly! Homes that are staged pre-listing sold in an average of 23 days versus an average of 143 days for un-staged homes. That's dramatic!
Source: "Is Professional Home Staging Worth the Cost?" by Marjorie A. Cohen, 2021
... and Angi does, too!
According to data collect by Angi, "staged homes typically sell for 20% more than their non-staged counterparts." What's more, research shows that staging results "in an additional 8 to 10% return on investment."
Source: "Is Staging Your Home Worth the Hassle?" by Lauren Murphy, 2021
OUR CONCLUSION?
In today's highly-competitive real estate market, home staging is not only recommended, but essential. We consider it a privilege & a joy to help you receive top-dollar for your sale as quickly as possible. Our staged homes sell in an average of 30 days, frequently as much as 5-10% over-asking.