How much does it cost, on an average, to stage a home?

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I just watched a Flip this House episode and I saw the CEO hire a stager to stage the home. According to the show, this helps the home sell a lot faster and stay on the market by 40% less than average. When they staged the house, they basically put in furniture and different candles to make the home show better. Has anyone tried this before? I live in California, in the high desert and I am thinking of selling my home. I currently own a 2 bed 2 bath 1099 sqaure feet and I am interested in more info on this subject.

deco_dauphine · Accepted Answer

I disagree with the previous answers.  Just Google home stagers and check out their work and prices (in your area).  It's better to get a local person so you don't pay for drive time.

These professionals can really give your home the polished look that will help sell it faster.  I deal with several home stagers in Illinois and Missouri, and the question you need to answer is this:  what is the cost/benefit ratio for you to sell your home quickly, if you decide to put it on the market?

? · Answer

For your size home it would not be practical.  

There are a couple in our subdivision that are staged, it hasn't sped up the sale and the owner says it is VERY expensive. 

The house has been for sale for nearly a year.
Of course the Florida market has slowed down radically. The other one for a few months.

The  smaller the house, the lower the price the faster the sale.  Good Luck.

whitecloud · Answer

people know its staged anyway ,so why bother ,yes they say it helps to sell it ,but only because the buyer is brain dead and has no imagination of their own

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How much does it cost, on an average, to stage a home?

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