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Should a seller incur the added expense of staging when selling a home? | Scottsdale

Having served the Scottsdale area for close to 20 years, we have seen staging grow in popularity as a marketing tool for Realtors and sellers when selling a home.  The million dollar question is often: Should a sellers incur the added expense of staging when selling a home?
Many believe that a staged home will sell more quickly and at a higher price than a home that is not staged.  That may or may not hold true since each client and her home is unique.

A professional stager helped declutter, arrange furniture, and change the paint color in this bedroom in Scottsdale

A professional stager helped declutter, arrange furniture, and change the paint color in this Scottsdale home


A sale depends on many variables.  List price, location, condition of the property, days on market, and market and economic conditions are considered major factors in the sale equation.
A first impression can certainly set the stage for an offer but doesn’t necessarily command a best possible price.
Presentation of the home is most definitely a discussion to have with your Realtor prior to or during the listing appointment.  They may suggest a consultation with a staging professional or it may be a strategic tool to be used later if the property is lingering on the market.
Your home might just need “tweaking and de-cluttering” or it may need professional staging of a few primary rooms. A vacant property may require a complete staging package.
If the decision is to move forward, there are basic questions to be covered prior to signing a contract with a staging company.  Here are a few to think about:

If you are thinking about selling your home, call The Matheson Team.  We pride ourselves in knowing about and using the best possible value added resources in the industry resulting in the highest possible return on the sale of your Scottsdale area home.
For more information on readying your home for the market, you may want to read these related posts:

Reach out to us for more information.
Don Matheson
Realtor | Founder
The Matheson Team – RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-405-4228 
don@azgolfhomes.com

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