The latest study by Real Estate Staging Association shows that in our worsening housing market, home staging shortens the time on the market by up to 89%.

With the changing market over the last year, many realtors and homeowners are wondering if the buzz about home staging is really true, or just a waste of time and money.  Statistics from 2007 and 2008 have just become available through the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), proving that professionally staged occupied homes sold 46% faster in 2007, and up to 89% faster in 2008.  Staged vacant homes previously on the market sold 68% faster in 2007; 85% in 2008.

Homeowners must take advantage of this relatively inexpensive investment opportunity.  By properly preparing a home to entice buyers, homes sell faster, saving valuable equity for the homeowner and decreasing the time and cost of keeping a home on the market.  And did you know that 63% of buyers report that they will pay for more for a home in move-in condition?

Real estate staging is one of three necessary strategies of selling homes - proper pricing for the size, location and condition, marketing and preparation (staging).  The cost of staging is much less than a price reduction.  With over 90% of home buyers using the internet to select which homes they will view, it is critical that your home be shown in its best possible light.  To learn how we can help your South Bay home sell more quickly, call us at 310-809-7467 or visit our website at www.homestagingdesignsca.com.

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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See press release at http://www.prlog.org/10190890-new-staging-statistics-prove-success-in-faster-home-sales.html