Simply Stylish Staging

 Today’s blog post I thought I would compile a list of stats about home staging. If your think about selling or maybe you’re currently selling then you have already started thinking about how you’re going to market your home. Staging is a powerful tool that can sell your home in less time often for more money. Let’s take a look at some shocking statistic buyers and seller should know.

1.  95% of people will view a home or condo on the internet, before they go and see it. Buyers are becoming more tech savvy and will scout out home they are interested in before even speaking with a Realtor. Staging will ensure your home makes it to the go see list.
2.  75% of buyers who searched on the internet went on to drive by homes. Buyers have already formed an opinion by the time the make it to the drive way leaving no room for error once inside.
3.  79% of sellers are willing to spend up to $5000 to get their home "ready" to sell. The investment in staging is much less than a reduction to the asking price.
4.  63% of buyers are willing to pay more money for a house that is "move-in" ready. Buyers today want to move in on Monday and have a house warming on Friday and are will to pay a premium to achieve this. 
5.  58% of buyers are willing to make a decision to buy within seeing 10 properties. Buyers want to get settled down as soon as possible move in ready properties are very appealing.
6.  It is estimated that only 10% of home buyers can visualize the potential of a home. 90% of people can not see past the current owner’s decor or visualize an empty room. Staging will create a lasting impression.
7.  58% of buyers are willing to make a decision to buy within seeing 10 properties. Staging will ensure your home get noticed and not forgotten. You only have one chance to make a first impression.