Why do Home Staging?

Listed below are the most highly recommended improvements a home staging professional can help a homeowner realize anywhere in the United States.

Area of Home	Average Cost	Increase in Selling Price	Average Return on Investment	% of Agents Recommended
Clean / de-clutter Rent a storage space or sell excess items, if needed. Keep every room very clean during open homes.	$ 314	$1,486 - $1,905	439%	100%
Staging Buy some fresh flowers, live plants and other decorations to liven up the home. Consider hiring a staging professional.	$ 461	$1,836 - $2,319	351%	99%
Yard Hire gardener or landscaper to trim back the overgrowth and maintain yard.	$ 385	$1,467 - $1,860	332%	98%
Lighten and brighten Replace any burnt-out bulbs and use higher wattage bulbs, if possible. Keep drapes open during the day.	$ 314	$1,121 - $1,486	315%	100%
Plumbing and electrical Consider repairing or replacing any defective plumbing or electrical items in your home.	$ 542	$1,193 - $1,557	154%	97%
Paint interior Repair any damaged interior walls by patching all chips, holes and cracks; then touch up or repaint interior walls with neutral color.	$ 679	$1,464 - $1,845	144%	99%
Carpeting If carpets are only lightly soiled, shampooing and/or spot removal should suffice.	$ 692	$1,445 - $1,840	138%	99%
Flooring Repair and refinish damaged floors, or cover with neutral-colored wall to wall carpet and note damage in your disclosure.	$ 732	$1,536 - $1,952	138%	97%
Paint exterior Repaint or resurface the outside walls of house, as needed. Patch and repair any damaged areas.	$ 804	$1,379 - $1,748	94%	92%
Update kitchen and bath Value by resurfacing cabinets or painting with neutral color. Replace toilet seats, dated fixtures and drawer/cabinet handles.	$ 1,820	$3,081 - $3,767	88%	90%