The Staging Advantage
Why Staging Works: The Numbers
​General Statistics
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Staged homes sell up to 73% faster than unstaged homes. (National Association of Realtors)
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Nearly 49% of agents said staging reduced the time a home spent on the market. (NAR)
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Some staging surveys show staged homes spend up to 83% less time on market compared to non-staged homes.
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Higher Sale Prices
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29% of agents reported staging led to offers 1%–10% higher than unstaged homes. (NAR)
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17% of buyers’ agents said staging resulted in a 1%–5% price increase over similar non-staged properties. (NAR)
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RESA data shows an average sale-to-list ratio of ~109%, or ~9% above asking price. (RESA® industry stats)
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Other industry compilations show staged homes selling for 5%–20%+ more than non-staged homes.
Buyer Perception & Engagement
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83% of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the property as a future home. (NAR)
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60% of agents said staging affected some buyers’ impressions, and 26% said it influenced most buyers. (NAR)
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Some sources report 40% of buyers are more willing to visit a staged home they saw online. (Industry compilation)
Return on Investment
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Industry data suggests staging can show a very strong ROI—often thousands of dollars above staging costs. (RESA® stats show high ROI percentages)
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Independent staging research claims staging brings in an 8–10% return on investment on average.