Home-staging is a simple and effective way to ensure your property is shown to prospective buyers in a positive light. Unfortunately, there are several misconceptions about this important process that lead some sellers to skip it altogether. To help you better understand why home staging is beneficial, here are some common myths about the practice.

Be Mindful of These Common Home Staging Misconceptions

1. You Can Do It Yourself

There’s more to home staging than simply cleaning and decluttering a house. One of the staging's main goals is to allow potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the space they’re touring. This is difficult to do if it's decorated to the owners' tastes and filled with personal belongings like family photos and souvenirs. 

A professional home stager can look at a property objectively without emotional attachment to the house. They’ll understand what buyers in the area tend to look for in new homes and decorate and furnish your space accordingly. 

2. It’s Not Worth the Cost

Having your property professionally staged is well worth the investment. A recent survey shows that 85% of staged homes sold for 5 to 23% over their listing price. The survey also found that 75% of sellers saw an ROI of 5% to 15% over their asking price with an average investment of 1%, and that staged homes sold faster, averaging just 23 days on the market.

3. All Walls Should Be Painted Beige

While most professional home stagers will recommend neutralizing any bold colors in your home to appeal to a broader range of buyers, this does not mean that everything must be beige. You can use many neutral colors to paint your walls, such as cream, taupe, soft gray, steel blue, and warm white. A home stager also knows how to use wall art, throw pillows, and other accent pieces to create a subtle pop of color throughout the property.

To learn more about home staging benefits, get in touch with EXIT Realty Nexus in Coon Rapids, MN. With more than 60 real estate agents on their team, this company has helped buyers and sellers get the most from their investments since 2004. Visit their website to learn more, or call (763) 548-1400 with questions for an agent.