Hiring a Professional Home Stager Will Help Attract Buyers and Sell Your Home………….

Looks matter when it comes to real estate -- and taking the time to spruce up a home before the for-sale sign goes up could lead to a faster sale that nets a homeowner more money, according to the released 2025 Profile of Home Staging (June 30, 2025) conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

  • Staged homes have been shown to sell up to 73% faster than unstaged homes,  often closing in about 23-28 days compared to 60-90 days. (August 2025 Redfin)
  • The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that offers on staged homes are typically 1-5% higher than on unstaged properties. (August 2025 Redfin)
  • 30% of real estate professionals reported that staging boosted home values by 1% to 10% in a survey.  (May 2025 NAR)
  • ​Among sellers' agents, having photos (88%), videos (47%), and traditional physical staging (43%) available for their listings were much more or more important to their clients. (May 2025 NAR)
  • ​The average cost of home staging is between 1% and 3% of the home's asking price. (June 2025 Home Staging Institute)


Staging FAQ's

While 'fixing up' homes for sale is a long-standing tradition, the rise of professional staging has elevated the game. Today, thanks to the 'HGTV effect,' buyers demand a model-home aesthetic and are willing to pay a premium to get it.

What is Home Staging?

Can I stage my own home?

Is it expensive to hire a Certified Professional Home Stager?

My house doesn’t need to be staged to sell does it?

Can't a potential buyer use their imagination and look past my decor or empty rooms?

Professional Affiliations

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Contact: Kathy Spahr | 843-443-5321 | kdstaginganddesign@gmail.com