Home staging prepares residences for sale to appeal to most buyers who will pay the highest price. Home stagers recommend cosmetic changes like rearranging furniture or adding accessories. They may also suggest painting or replacing fixtures to showcase desirable features and downplay flaws. Home stagers bring in neutral furniture along with artwork and decor. Staging costs average $300-600 for the initial consultation and $500-600 per month per room.
Staged homes sell faster and for more money than non-staged homes. Professionals known as Accredited Staging Professionals (ASPs) provide staging services, working independently or employed by real estate agencies, home builders, furniture stores and interior design companies.
Virtual Staging as an Alternative
Virtual staging uses technology to digitally place furnishings into listing photos, saving on physically moving items in and out.
Comparison with Interior Design
Interior design creates spaces clients enjoy long-term while home staging appeals to potential buyers to get the highest price. The main difference between home staging and interior design is the focus on neutrality. Home staging creates a neutral space to appeal to a wide range of buyers by depersonalizing the space and removing elements that could deter buyers.
What is home staging also known as? Home staging is the preparation of a private residence for sale to appeal to the most buyers who will pay the highest price.