Is it still a good idea to stage a home in a seller’s market?

There are different degrees of staging..... First and Foremost Declutter and deep clean including a good pressure wash of the home and make it look clean and well cared for at MINIMUM! The better appearance and appeal of a home, the less time on the market, and the better the perception of the value of the home. So do not skip the basics no matter the market if you want top dollar for the sale. To go beyond the basics, I would recommend contacting a local professional REALTOR with experience in your area to know what the trends of the market are for the timeframe you are looking to sell. If you are selling a Million dollar home in a market where there are a lot of them on the market you want yours to stand out above the others!

While your home may receive multiple offers, staging can help it stand out among similar properties in the area. This can attract more potential buyers and potentially result in higher offers. Staging can help buyers envision themselves living in the space and can create an emotional connection to the property This can attract more potential buyers and potentially result in higher offers. If you feel confident that your home will receive multiple offers regardless of staging and you would prefer to save the extra money, that may be a valid choice.

Some agents swear by it and others do not care for staging. I show an average of 400 properties a year, for many buyers viewing a home empty is good. They can see where their stuff will go, etc. For larger homes (say 3K> SqFt) it can help to have it staged. However, a good staging company can be expensive. It is an extreme sellers market here in Tucson, AZ and not sure I would pay for the expense. For luxury listing, above $750K it might be an advantage to have it staged. Best of luck in your sale! Spirit

Hello Harris, Yes, its the best idea to stage a home it sells faster and for a lot more in today's market, I have a stagging company that I use all the time and get the best discounts please let me know if I can help in anyway - Alfred

Your home is always competing vs. your neighbors. Lots of staging people will tell you how a staged home will sell quicker and for less. I don't completely disagree with that fact but a lot has to do with the full time REALTOR, the commission you pay. Say you are paying the full 6% (3% to each REALTOR) commission and your neighbor is paying 4% (2% to each REALTOR), do you think your home will sell quicker paying 3% than a one that is staged but only paying 2%?

Staging is always a good strategy. The home will show better, and will therefore attract more Buyers, and more Buyers = higher price. It is an investment in your sale & will increase your ROI!

Hi according to NAR a property will sell for more money and quicker if it is move in ready and staged. It's always a good idea to stage no matter the market in my opinion especially if youre trying to maximize the value. Hope this helps! if you have any other questions, I can be reached at 773-516-1111. I run a 25 broker team selling well over $150 million annually and do over 400+ transactions so extremely savvy when it comes to different scenarios. Good luck with your journey!

No matter the market you will always get the return and then some when staging a home. I offer staging services at no charge to you with my listing.

The better your home looks the more "eyeballs" that will be on your property. If you think you have a product that will get all the eyeballs without "staging", go for it! be sure to give your home a professional cleaning before buyers take a look.

I think staging personally would be a waste just because people are buying homes and it is a red hot sellers market i honestly think it would be more Unnecessary work and money for you in the long run since homes are selling so fast regardless.

Absolutely a good idea to stage. Some buyers lack the ability to see the space and the potential to transform it. The furnishings and staging simply put, could bring you more money.

YES! Stage your home, it can be a minimal amount like clearing clutter, moving items, removing items, a different furniture configuration. I am a certified home stager and agent, it always pays to stage.

Sometimes all you need to do is declutter and that will make a world of difference Less is more Less to distract the buyer"s eye makes home look larger>