Latest National Association of Realtors Report on Staging

Have you ever wondered whether staging your house can actually help you sell it faster? According to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors, almost half of all seller’s agents said that staging a home decreased the amount of time it spent on the market. Over half of those agents reported that staging a home increased buyers’ willingness to offer! By creating a neutral and welcoming environment, potential buyers can better envision themselves living in the space, which can be a powerful motivator for them to make an offer. If you are considering selling your home, think about staging it to make it more appealing to potential buyers.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ARTICLE

• Almost half of sellers’ agents (48%) reported that home staging decreased a property’s time on the market.
• Twenty percent of both buyers’ and sellers’ agents said home staging increased the dollar value offered by between 1% and 5% compared to similar homes on the market not staged.
• Staging the living room was found to be most important for buyers (39%), followed by the primary bedroom (36%) and kitchen (30%).

Source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nearly-half-of-sellers-agents-said-staging-a-home-reduced-its-time-on-market-nar-report-finds