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Understand the benefits of home staging
Home staging involves arranging furniture and décor to highlight a property’s features and help buyers imagine living there. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 83% of buyers’ agents surveyed in 2025 said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home.
Staging may also influence selling results. In NAR’s 2025 survey, 29% of agents reported that staging increased the dollar value offered by 1% to 10%. Nearly half of sellers’ agents observed shorter selling times. However, these findings reflect agents’ experiences and do not guarantee that staging will increase your home’s sale price.
Consider the costs and alternatives
Professional staging may involve a consultation, furniture rental, and decorating services. Costs vary depending on the property’s size, condition, and whether it is occupied or vacant. According to Realtor.com, furnishing an empty home can be more expensive than working with furniture already in place.
Fortunately, professional staging is not always necessary. Sellers can often improve their home’s presentation by removing clutter, rearranging furniture, cleaning thoroughly, and using neutral décor. These relatively simple improvements may help buyers focus on the property’s space and features without a substantial investment.
Decide which rooms deserve the most attention
Not every room requires the same level of preparation. NAR’s research identifies the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen as particularly important spaces for buyers. Concentrating on these areas may provide greater value than staging an entire property.
For homeowners in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, the decision should reflect the home’s condition, price range, and competition from similar properties. An empty home or one with an unusual layout may benefit more from professional staging than a well-maintained, furnished property. Comparing the estimated cost with the potential marketing benefits can help determine whether staging is worthwhile.
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