{"id":902,"date":"2022-09-16T17:15:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T17:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacy.showhomes.com\/cobb\/?p=902"},"modified":"2022-09-16T17:17:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T17:17:35","slug":"is-home-staging-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.showhomes.com\/cobb\/is-home-staging-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"IS HOME STAGING WORTH IT?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated on July 6, 2021<\/a>, by Casey Bond,\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>Rachel Witkowski<\/a><\/h4>\n

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When it comes time\u00a0to sell your home, you want to attract a buyer who loves it as much as you have for all the years you lived there. But they\u2019re probably not going to fall in love with walls and appliances that look well used by your family.<\/p>\n

You need to give your space a new, fresh feel that allows anyone to walk in and see the potential of the property. This is where home staging enters the selling process.<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS STAGING A HOME?<\/h2>\n

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When potential buyers come to view your home, you want them to see themselves living there\u2014to feel at home and not as if they\u2019re in someone else\u2019s house. Too many personal items around the house can be distracting, but completely bare rooms can also come off as cold and impersonal. Home staging can be the solution.<\/p>\n

Staging a home means preparing a property for sale by temporarily furnishing and decorating\u2014and sometimes, renovating\u2014various rooms to make them more attractive. It\u2019s possible to stage a home yourself. However, you can also work with home staging companies that take care of it for you. If you decide to go through a home staging company, your real estate agent may be able to offer a recommendation or a list of referrals to you.<\/p>\n

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HOW MUCH DOES HOME STAGING COST?<\/h2>\n

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The cost of staging a home depends on a few factors, including where you live, the size of the home, how long it needs to be staged, and the extent of the staging.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to work with your real estate agent to determine how much staging you\u2019ll need. For instance, they may suggest a bit of decluttering and swapping out some key furniture pieces. In other cases, it may be necessary to repaint, knock out a wall, change out the lighting fixtures, and more. Sometimes, the agent will split the cost of staging with you but expect to foot the entire bill on your own.<\/p>\n

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BENEFITS OF STAGING A HOME<\/h2>\n

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Though it can be a bit pricey, having your home staged for sale is worth considering. There are a number of benefits to staging, including:<\/p>\n