Based on a National
Association of Realtors® survey of selling
price vs. asking price - based on length of
time on the market:
- Homes that sold in the first 4 weeks averaged
1% more than listed price
- Homes that sold between 4-12 weeks averaged
5% less than listed price
- Homes that sold between 13-24 weeks averaged
6.4% less than listed price
- Homes that sold after 24 weeks or longer
averaged 10% less than listed
price
In a 2004 survey of Realtors, almost two-thirds
estimated that a staged home kept in “show
to sell” condition sells for a price that
is between 10% and 20% higher.
-- showhomes
(www.showhomes.com)
“Staging speeds up sales in a sluggish
market and can bump up prices 2% to 10% in a
moderate market. The biggest advantage occurs
with luxury homes or in a market with bidding
wars over properties, where effective staging
can boost prices by 30% to 50%.”
-- Wall Street
Journal 02/30/03
According to the National Association of Realtors,
for every dollar sellers put into staging, the
seller gets $4.00 back. The average increase
over the listing price is 6.32% enough to cover
your realtor fees. On a $50,000 house the added
value of staging is $32,000.00!
-- Article by
Teri Clark, in Homeowner’s Choice Magazine,
February 2006
Staging – 251% Average Return on Investment:
Buy some flowers, live plants and other decorations
to liven up the home. Dispose of old furniture
or other large items. Consider renting furniture
or hiring a stage consultant.
Source: http://soundmoneytips.com/article/7277
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