• First Impressions now begin on the internet. 87% of buyers shop first on the internet. Of those, 77% will drive by the home first. Curb appeal and internet photos are critical in todays marketplace.
• According to a 2007 survey of Realtors, staging brings a 369% rate of return for home sellers. This is the highest rate of return of all home improvement investments.
• Only 10% of buyers can visualize a homes potential.
• Statistics tell us that staged homes sell at an average of 10% more than unstaged homes.
• Home buyers make their decision with the first 90 seconds. They want to experience the feeling of “falling in love” all over again.
• Professionally staged homes sell up to 50% faster than homes that aren’t staged.
• Statistics show the longer a home stays on the market, the lower the selling price will be.
• Leaving a home in “As is” condition helps sell the competition
• Its much less expensive to stage a home than lower the price.
• Staging may now be tax deductable as a selling expense. Consult with your accountant.

(As provided by: Best Impressions Staging)