Home Staging FAQ: What You Need to Know

Wondering if staging your home is worth the effort? The answer is yes! Here’s what you need to know about making your home market-ready:

What Is Home Staging?
Home staging is all about arranging and decorating your home to highlight its best features and appeal to buyers. It can be as simple as decluttering and rearranging furniture or as detailed as renting furniture and decor for a complete transformation.

Does Staging Really Help?
Yes! Staged homes attract more buyers, sell faster, and are proven to sell for a higher price compared to unstaged homes.

What Are My Options?
Staging with Expert Guidance: Our agent and expert stager will guide you on simple steps like decluttering, improving flow, and adding small touches like plants or art.

Merchandise Staging: If your home needs more attention, we have recommendations for professional stagers who can step in with decor or furniture as needed to showcase its full potential.

How Do I Choose?
Our real estate agent will help you decide based on:

Market Conditions: In a slower market, staging can make your home stand out.
Your Home’s Condition: Vacant or uniquely designed homes benefit from professional staging.
Your Budget: Whether it’s full-on merchandise staging or our simple, expert staging tips, our agent will help you maximize your budget.

A Real-World Example of Staging Success
One of our expert agents, Dylan Welter, recently helped sell a vacant home with a unique layout in Rochester. “We leaned pretty heavily into virtual staging,” Dylan says. “Tracy, our team’s stager, guided the photographer to organize the rooms a certain way and use specific furniture, which made a huge difference.” The result? The property was under contract in just 10 days, even over the holidays, and they were able to sell at list price with no inspection. This shows the real impact staging can have on both the speed and price of a sale!

The Bottom Line
Staging isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it’s a powerful tool to help your home shine. Ready to make your house irresistible to buyers? Let’s connect and create a plan that works for you!