While homes can certainly take longer to sell in the current market, home staging gives a property the edge it needs to succeed. Bringing in a professional home stager allows a home owner to understand how a potential buyer will see their home. Someone with a perspective and experience specifically geared to what the current buyer is looking for to ensure a home shows the best it possibly can.
We all know about de-cluttering, and de-personalizing, but more and more, the move-in condition of a home is additionally critical for a successful sale. If an owner is showing a home that needs work (from as simple as painting, to a cosmetic fix, to a major eyesore) they will be at a disadvantage from the first impression.

Bathroom re-painted and neutralized by Synergy Staging

Showing a bathroom without a mirror and backsplash won't increase the offers
Home stagers can point these areas out to a homeowner and help them make the changes necessary to create the most buyer appeal, hopefully before the home is on the market. Remember, if your home isn't move-in ready, chances are there is another one in the neighborhood that is. And competition has never been stronger.
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You nicely answered your question in your post. If they don't believe the written word your photographs are proof enough! Great staging and post!