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For a successful sale - home staging works!

• Recent edition of Moneysense Magazine stated that “Home staging can get sellers approximately 6% above asking price for homes that are very desirable”.
• Statistics from a HomeGain Survey have revealed that “Having your home staged to sell shows a Return on Investment (ROI) of 169% for sellers and decreases the time a home is on the market by 50%”.

FOX 7 e-News
Return on Investment for Home Staging
Published : Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009, 10:25 AM CDT

It's time to look at the real return on investment of staging a home for sale, and expert Ashley Whittenberger of Interiority Complex takes some of her own real life examples to show how staging can work.

The 5 Top Areas of Improvement with the Highest Return on Investment (ROI)

1. Landscaping = 319% ROI – because between 85% - 92% of home searches begin on line, photos need to be out standing
2. Lightening and Brightening = 355% ROI – open blinds, turn on lights. This is easy and free.
3. Clean & DeClutter = 578% ROI – deep clean, de-clutter, depersonalize.
4. Repair Damaged Flooring = 145% ROI – big trend towards hard surfaces, renewable products.
5. Stage the home for sale = 343% ROI – If you're not sure or have limited funds, hire a professional real estate stager. An expert can help you prioritize your budget and allocate your limited time and funds so that you get the biggest bang for your buck.