In a study performed by a top real estate agency in the country, it was determined that homes that have been beautifully staged sold for approximately six percent above the asking price on average. Furthermore, the estimated time on the market was cut in half. In addition, approximately 81 percent of home buyers surveyed in a separate survey stated that it was easier for them to visualize the home as their own when the home was staged.
As powerful as these statistics are, you may be faced with the dilemma of trying to stage the home while continuing to live in it. You understandably want the home to continue to be comfortable for you and your family to live in, but you also need to enjoy the benefits from staging as well. By following a few helpful tips, you can more easily accomplish your goals.