First Impressions Home Staging

Staging Statisitcs

“The staged homes realized on average a 6.4% increase over the list price.”
Coldwell Banker Broker on 2772 homes in 8 cities

“Homes that sold after four weeks on the market sold for 6% less than ones within the first four weeks!”
Survey by the National Associaton of Realtors

“A vast majority of people (over 90%) can't imagine what a house could look like with furniture in it and they have nothing to compare their own furnishings to in an empty space. Did you know that a room actually looks smaller empty than properly furnished? With nothing to focus on except the bare space, the negatives will become more apparent to prospective buyers.”
Sveta Melchuk, founder of Decora Solutions

“Staged homes sell, on average, within 35 days of being placed on the market. Homes not staged took, on average, 175 days to sell.”
Based on a StagedHomes.com survey

“Your investment in staging costs less than the first price reduction.”
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging

“98% of the houses staged have sold over the asking price.”
HGTV's Designed to Sell

Renovation Statistics

“Buyers willing to spend the money for an 'ideal' home, but not the time to renovate. The poll showed that 63 per cent of buyers preferred a higher priced home that does not require any renovations over a lower priced fixer-upper.”
Maritz Research Staging Polls

“79% of buyers indicated they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with an updated kitchen. (some statistics rate this change as high as 100%)”
Maritz Research Staging Polls

“Top three interior features for selling were freshly painted walls, organized storage space, and current flooring.”
Maritz Research Staging Polls

“Flooring updates may net you 50–75% return on your dollar.”
Maritz Research Staging Polls

“Bathroom renovations may net you 75-100% return on your dollar. Kitchen renovations may net you 50-75% return on your dollar.”
Appraisal Institute of Canada