*STAGING SELLS:
~ Staging is an investment that saves you
    money!
~ Staged homes sell between 30 to 50%
    faster than non-staged houses.

~ A well-staged house is also more likely to
    appraise higher.
~ The cost of staging your house is much
    lower than a first price reduction, which
    is usually between 10 to 20%.

*FINDING FOCUS:
~ Prospective buyers need to be able to envision themselves living in the house. 

~ De-personalizing and neutralizing makes a house more appealing to a broader 
   range of buyers. They are able to focus on the appealing features of the home
   when "stuff" isn't in the way.

~ Accredited stagers are able to see the house objectively and through the eyes of 
   the prospective buyer.

*PICTURE PERFECT:
Home staging makes a memorable first impression. That's an important factor when considering that statistics show about 85% of house hunters search online for houses. Capture prospective buyers before they have the chance to move on to the next house listing!

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