The Cost of Staging

Many homeowners ask the question "is staging worth the cost". The most direct answer is it worth it NOT to stage. Statistics show that the investment made in most home stagings is a fraction of the first price reduction taken to increase interest in the property. Would you consider selling your car without cleaning it out, washing it and detailing it to look its best? The small amount of time and cost of soap and polish can mean a faster and more profitable sale. That's why staging is not rocket science. It does however show off the home at its best and creates a focus on the most impressive highlights of the home and property.

The average cost of a owner occupied home staging consultation with a written plan of action filled with specific suggestions for enhancing your home is between $250. and $300. Compared to even a small price reduction of $5,000. staging is indeed well worth your investment. Even if you can not carry out the complete staging plan yourself and end up having the stager do most of the work for you, the additional $500. to $900. is still far less than that price reduction.

The impact that a properly staged home makes on prospective buyers is your key to success. Not only does it separate your home and property from the competition but firmly embeds a picture in their mind that they now will us to rate other properties. You may find yourself with multiple offers, some above your asking price, in a short period of time.

Visit my website at: impactPE.com for a complete look at the proven statistics for staging and the return on your staging investment. If you have specific question please contact me and I'll be glad to address your issues. Although the actual cost of staging is directly affected by the amount of work required you will find that most owner occupied home are staged for far less than you may have thought.

Please continue to visit my blog as I discuss each step of staging and how it relates to your success in selling your home.

K. Tarkir