Where 90% of Buyers Find Their Next Home - Home Staging Facts and Stats

Home Staging Stats and Facts

• 90% of buyers look at homes found on the Internet

• Sellers who spend $500 on staging recover about 343% of the cost when the home is sold (Homeagain.com)

• Staged homes sell on average in 45 days, non-staged homes 102 days (Real Estate Staging Association)

• It is estimated only 10% of home buyers can visualize the potential of a home – 90% are not able to look past dirt, clutter and imperfections.

• The average staging investment is between 1 and 3% of the home’s asking price, generating a return of 8 to 10% - a good investment. (National Association of Realtors)

• 2000 Realtors were surveyed in 2009 and said home staging provides 586% ROI, return on investment (Home Gain Survey)

• Staged homes spent 3% less time on the market than non-staged homes (HomeGain.com)

• 2011 survey lists these top updates for greatest return on your investment

Clean and declutter: 872%

Lighten & brighten: 572%

Landscaping (both front and back): 473%

Paint interior: 250%

Update kitchen: 237%

Update bathroom: 172%

Posted by Eileen V. Robinson

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