This article came from real estate agent John Sizemore in Texas. Looks like his sellers ask him the same questions our clients here in Ohio ask most often! John says to his market, “I’m well aware that your home may be your largest investment and you need to sell it for top dollar.” That is why he and other real estate agents utilize a professional home stager. Read John’s 5 Questions and Answers most People Have about Staging a Home below: 

“Home staging is very important in today’s market and well worth the investment. But still I have clients ask me, ‘Why should I stage my home- after all, I’m moving,’ so I put together this Frequently Asked Staging Questions blog. The 5 FAQs about staging:

Q1. Does staging pay off?

A1. Staged homes sell for an average of 6% more than non-staged homes. That means a $300,000 home could sell for $318,000 or $320,000 if it is staged properly.

Q2. Can’t people just visualize how my home would look with their furniture in it?

A2. No, most can’t; in fact research shows that only about 10% can look beyond the present furnishing and visualize the home’s features.

Q3. Is staging a large expense?

A3. Many homes can be staged for as little as $500. Compared to the payoff, it isn’t a major expense. (Staged Makeovers can redesign an entire average home for less $150)

Q4. Can’t I do it myself?

A4. Most people can’t; they are used to living in their own home and they don’t see the flaws. Plus they like the furnishings. Also, many sellers are unaware of the “model-home” trends that today’s buyer is looking for.

Q5. Won’t my house sell anyway?

A5. All homes will sell, the key is the price and the speed it will sell – staging make the home sell faster and for more.”

Thank you John for being a smart Realtor and for sharing these staging FAQ’s. For mroe frequently asked questions and answers, visit our FAQ page. To contact John, visit his blog at http://jsizemore.featuredblog.com