Why Stage?

Return on home-improvement investments

Improvement Average Return Agents who Recommend
Lighten and brighten 769% 84%
Clean & De-Clutter 594% 91%
Fix plumbing, electrical 196% 63%
Landscape & Trim 266% 72%
Staging 169% 76%
Kitchen, Bath upgrades 138% 83%
Repair Flooring 50% 62%
Paint Exterior Walls 34% 57%
Replace Carpeting 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.

Source: Stagedhomes.com This link opens in a new window

Nationwide Trends and Staging® Statistics

Type of Home Average Days on Market Average Days to Pending Status After Staging   Equity Increase
Home listed For Sale PRIOR to staging
(These homes were not Staged for sale, listed and did not sell. Homes then Staged by an ASP and SOLD)		 163.7 days 13.7 days Up to 13 times Faster than Un-staged Comparable homes!! As high as 150% of list price in some markets
Homes listed For Sale AFTER Staging
(These houses were Staged by an ASP and then listed for Sale.)		 N/A 8.9 days Up to 3 times Faster than Un-staged Comparable homes As high as 150% of list price in some markets

More Home Staging Facts & Figures

2004-2006 Stagedhomes.com This link opens in a new window survey of 300 homes prepared for sale by an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP™).

Copyright 2004 Stagedhomes.com This link opens in a new window and Jennie Norris.

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