Should I invest in home staging?

Staging (aka dressing) a home for sale to appeal to a wider range of tastes has been rising in popularity in the past 10 years, with some experts estimating that it can add an extra 5 to 10 per cent to a property’s sale price. You can choose to either partially stage (i.e. declutter and add a few cosmetic touches) or fully stage (bring in all furniture – usually for empty houses). In most Australian states, staging services can cost anything up to $6,000, so employing staging assistance really depends on your budget and whether you really need it. If the state/condition of your furniture and decor is quite shabby and dated or is perhaps of a unique taste that may not appeal to a broad audience, it is worth considering.