- Home staging can significantly increase a home’s value.
- Staged homes sell 88% faster and for 20% more than non-staged homes, a report found.
- Interior designer Dan Mazzarini and home stager Meridith Baer shared common home-staging mistakes.
There are a few common mistakes when preparing your home for sale that can deter potential buyers.
Business Insider spoke to Dan Mazzarini, an interior designer and the creative director at BHDM Design, and Meridith Baer, the owner of Los Angeles-based luxury home-staging company Meridith Baer Home, about the biggest mistakes people make when staging.
Home staging can seriously up the value of your home when trying to attract a buyer, research shows.
A survey by the National Association of Realtors conducted in 2021 found that 82% of buyers’ agents said home staging made it easier for their buyers to visualize themselves in the home.
A 2023 report by Realtor.com also found that staged homes sell 88% faster and for an average of 20% more than non-staged homes.
Here are the biggest home-staging mistakes people make when trying to sell their house.
