As the housing market is getting more congested with numerous new real estate agents playing the field by the day, many of them have resorted to staging their listings.  Staging a home will help them stand out from the crowd and get noticed much more easily.  We may quote the vice president of Prudential Fox & Roach in Center City Philadelphia, Joanne Davidow, “Staging can make the difference between sale and no sale.”

Since home staging is basically preparing a private place of residence to be sold in the real estate market, the objective is to turn the place into something more attractive and appealing to the most number of clients.  Staging helps sell the property faster and at a higher price. Staging techniques improve a property’s charm by renovating, decluttering, furnishing and redesigning. Some agents or real estate firms have virtual staging for budget-conscious buyers.  

Based on a HomeGain survey in 2009, 82% of 1000 respondents utilized professional staging, costing from $300 to $400.  These homes have $1500 to $2000 higher sales prices.