To stage or not to stage? Let’s talk about the pros and cons
Every home seller must ask themselves, “Should I stage my home?” Depending on your home sale, there may be benefits to staging your home or leaving it as is. Here, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of home staging and some alternative methods for showcasing the space you plan to sell.
Why You Should Consider Staging Your Home
Staging a home can be an integral part of the home sale process. These are some of the top reasons why you might want to consider it.
It could help the buyer picture themselves in the space
When selling a home, it’s imperative that the potential buyer be able to picture themselves walking through the halls, cooking in the kitchen, and really living in the space. Staging is a tool that can help buyers envision themselves in the home. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Home Staging Profile, 77% of real estate agents said that buyers can more easily visualize themselves living in a staged home.
It could lead to a faster sale
Seeing as buyers can readily imagine themselves in a staged home, it makes sense that staged homes spend less time on the market. So, if you already have your next property in line or you’re hoping to close on your home sale fast, consider staging your home to propel the sale process forward.
It might result in a higher selling price
Staging a home could also help you maximize the sale price of your home. On average, staged homes sell for 17% more than non-staged homes. Although every home sale is unique, this is an important consideration when deciding whether or not to stage your house.
When Staging Might Not Be Your Best Choice
Although staging is a great option for some sellers, it’s not the best choice for everyone. If you find yourself in one of these situations, you might consider listing your home as-is.
You’ve recently re-designed the space
When staging a home, it’s important to consider where you’re starting from. That is to say, if you’ve already put in the work to decorate and design your space, it may not be necessary to do it all over again.
You don’t want to dish out the extra money to invest in the space
Although staging can provide sellers with a sizable return on investment, you should consider whether or not you want to invest in the first place. Whether you’re strapped for cash or you simply want to move out and on from the home, you may decide to skip staging the space.
Take Advantage of New Staging Options
With recent advances in the home-tech industry, there’s a new option for sellers that want to stage their homes. The app RoOomy is a virtual staging service that provides custom designs for just a fraction of the cost of actual staging. This service uses augmented and virtual reality technology to stage your home in the most advanced way.
Whether you’re beginning the home sale process or you’re on the hunt for your next house, give us a ring. It would be our pleasure to support you through your home transaction at whatever stage you’re in.