TO STAGE OR NOT TO STAGE…
When selling your home the appearance is incredibly important since a positive first impression for potential buyers is essential for a successful listing. Taking time to discuss the appearance with your NextHome listing agent will be time well spent. The conversation should include the current furnishings, layout of furniture, and the need for physical or virtual staging. Once the plan is implemented your home will be ready for professional photography.
If a home is not actively lived in then staging should be a priority. Homes that are occupied or staged sell for more than homes that are vacant. An Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) will make sure your home looks at it’s best and is on trend. A secondary option could be to virtually stage the home to energize the imagination of potential buyers viewing the home online.
Staging a home can play a significant role in the final sales price. ASP staged homes on a national average sell for 17% more and spend 88% less time on the market than homes that are not staged. A well staged home is accentuated online by having high quality photos. Amazing photos are an absolute must since over 90% of home searches begin online.
Every detail counts when selling a home. It is important to not look past what may seem to be small details that can make a big impact on potential buyers. Therefore the answer to the question in the title of this article is definitely to stage.
