Should I stage my home? I hear that question every month and my answer is "Yes, stage your home but don't over do it. When you think of it, vacuuming the rugs and putting toys away are basic staging. Getting rid of clutter and packing away items that you won't be using until after the move is also staging. And so is painting, especially rooms with non traditional colors. Those are all tasks that sellers can do themselves at little to no cost.
Model homes are beautifully staged with lots of "extras" but have a
professional sales staff to sell the upgrades. Resale homes that are
vacant are candidates for some sprucing up so they won't appear cold. And if time is not on your side professional staging MAY help the home sell faster but not necessarily bring a higher price.
But what about hiring a professional staging company for a whole redecorating? Now this is grey area and only worth while if you are sure the money spent can be recouped. Remember that you won't be taking the "staged" items with you and most importantly the buyers mortgage company will order an appraisal and the appraiser will give little or no value to those items.
What it comes down to is making the home most appealing but at market price. Plan your move wisely.
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