Selling in Venice? Stage Your Home for a Higher Sales Price
A first of it's kind survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals that buyers prefer a staged home that appeals to their tastes, and that proper staging results in a higher sales price. Keep in mind that for today's buyers, staging goes beyond a sparkling clean home and a clutter-free environment. Staging with color and furnishings helps a buyer visualize their belongings in the space. In the survey, 93% of real estate agents who work with buyers said they thought a well-staged home contributed to a positive impression of a buyer's view of the home. 46% of agents thought a staged home contributed to a buyer's willingness to tour the home in person after viewing it online. Forty-five percent said a home decorated to a buyer's taste positively impacted its value. When it comes to selling the home from a listing agent's perspective, the view of staging is a bit different. One-third of all Realtors use staging all the time, while...