Home staging Diane Farrell column

To Stage or Not to Stage: That Is NOT the Question in 2018

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In the ever-evolving world of real estate, home staging has become quite popular. In fact, the positive effect that it can have on a sale makes it feel quite essential in today’s market. As a homeowner, you may question the value of home staging, particularly when considering costs and the inconvenience of relocating your own furnishings, but time and time again, the behavior of prospective buyers has proven to clearly be influenced by appearances. Staging has proven to help a home sell faster and for a higher price, making for a larger return on investment. In past years, home stagers focused primarily on de-cluttering rooms and tweaking the arrangement of a homeowner’s existing furniture and décor into more attractive groupings.