to stage or not to stage
Staging by Meme Brooks Design.
When it comes to selling your home, one question always comes up: Is staging worth it?
The short answer? Yes—and here’s why.
1. Staged Homes Sell Faster
According to the Real Estate Staging Association, professionally staged homes spend 73% less time on the market than non-staged ones.
First impressions happen fast. Buyers often decide how they feel about a property within 30 seconds of walking in the door.
2. It Can Boost Your Sale Price
On average, staged homes sell for 6–10% more than comparable unstaged properties.
Staging helps buyers emotionally connect with a space. It highlights the home’s best features and subtly shifts focus away from any flaws.
3. Empty Rooms Feel Smaller
It might sound backwards, but it’s true: empty rooms can actually feel smaller.
Most buyers struggle to visualize how furniture fits or how the layout works. Staging gives scale, function, and warmth to a space.
4. Photos Are Everything
Today, 95% of buyers start their home search online.
That means great photos matter—and staged homes photograph better. Clean lines, cozy corners, and well-placed accents grab attention and get more clicks.
5. You Don’t Need to Stage Every Room
Focus on the key areas: the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen/dining spaces.
These are the emotional hubs of a home—and the ones buyers remember most. Staging just a few rooms can go a long way.
Final Thought
Staging isn’t about decorating. It’s about showing buyers what life could look like in your home.
Even a few small touches can have a big impact.
Thinking about listing? I’m happy to walk you through what’s worth staging—and what’s not.
