Cost of Staging a home "Is it worth it?"

I'm wondering if we really understand the importance of proper preparation concerning this all important financial transaction.  In any market condition, especially the one we face today, nothing can be forgotten or thought of as silly.  The internet is key and an important aspect of marketing a home as I'm sure we all agree but, let's not ever forget to look as the home as a product that needs specific marketing as well.  I'm no longer educating agents or sellers as in years past about the benefits of staging.  We all know how important it is but, the public and professionals alike I find are still stuck on the cost of these services.  The ROI is reported as 150% return on investment so any money spent in this application is well worth it.

Staging consists of all aspects of preparing the home for market from updating/renovating to proper furniture placement.