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Is Home Staging Worth It?

November 6, 2026 · By Stage One1 min read

Condo living room with a curved white sofa, a round stone coffee table and floor-to-ceiling windows

Short answer: in most cases, yes. Here's what the numbers say about whether home staging is worth it.

Is Home Staging Worth It? What the Data Shows

From the National Association of Realtors' 2025 Profile of Home Staging:

  • 83% of buyers' agents say staging helps buyers picture the home as their own
  • Nearly half of agents say staged homes sell faster
  • About 3 in 10 agents saw a 1% to 10% increase in home value

The Quick Math

On a 1 million dollar condo, a 1% higher offer is 10,000 dollars. That alone can cover the cost of staging. See what goes into the cost.

When Home Staging Is Worth It Most

  • Vacant homes
  • Tricky or unusual layouts
  • New development
  • Luxury listings
  • Listings that have been sitting

What Buyers Remember

Buyers don't fall for empty rooms. They fall for a home they can see themselves living in. That's what we design for.

Bedroom staged with a cane bed, a cream boucle chair and sheer curtains on tall windows

Is Your Listing Ready?

We'll walk the space with you and recommend the right plan. Contact Stage One to start.

Related reading: How Much Does Home Staging Cost in NYC?

Sources

  1. National Association of Realtors, 2025 Profile of Home Staging

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Does staging really help a home sell?

According to the NAR 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 83% of buyers' agents say staging helps buyers visualize a property, 49% of sellers' agents reported less time on market and 29% saw offers 1% to 10% higher on staged homes.

Do you stage occupied homes?

Yes. We stage both occupied and vacant resale properties, editing and layering what is already there or staging the home from scratch.

How do I get started?

Request a proposal with the property address and floor plan, or call 212-245-1889. One of our team members will reply within one business day.

Have a Property to Stage?

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