Is staging a home worth it?

When someone is looking for the perfect house, they often imagine what it would be like to live in it, how it could be designed, and what their lifestyle may be. Real estate experts often recommend staging homes in order to help sellers sell faster and for a higher price.

The question is whether it’s worthwhile. If someone wants to visualize themselves in a home, will staging overshadow that vision?

We’ll discuss this below when we decide whether it’s worthwhile to stage a house that’s for sale.

What is staging?

When you stage a house, you are preparing it to sell. It’s called staging because you are setting the scene. This includes redecorating and decluttering the home, as well as rearranging, cleaning, and rearranging furniture. Staging can be done by renting furniture to fill the house so it is not empty when prospective buyers visit.

Sellers have a few options when it comes to staging their homes.

It is possible to do this yourself. This could mean repainting walls, adding new decorative items such as throw pillows, and removing personal items like photos. Rearranging furniture and getting rid of clutter are also part of DIY staging. Fresh flowers and eliminating clutter can make the room feel more welcoming.

You can also let your agent do the staging. Agents will often believe staging has a major impact on a home’s ability to be sold. Your agent will help you stage your home before photos are taken or before marketing begins.

Some agents are only able to provide recommendations, while others take an active role in the sale.

A professional stager is the third option. Professional stagers often have expertise in both interior design and real estate. Stagers have a large inventory of furniture, artwork, and decor to help make your house look amazing.

The median cost to stage a home, according to