10/02/2025
Staged homes consistently sell for higher prices compared to vacant or unstaged homes, often by a notable margin. Multiple recent industry statistics show staged properties commonly command a 5% to 25% higher sale price over vacant homes, with a significant average typically in the 6% to 10% range.
Sale Price Differences
- Most industry estimates put the typical sale price premium for staged homes in the 6% to 10% range compared to similar vacant homes. Some studies and real estate reports cite an even wider potential gap of 5% to 25% higher prices for staged homes, depending on region and price point.
- According to the National Association of Realtors’ surveys, about 15% of buyers’ agents report staged homes selling for 6% to 10% more, while 6% of agents note a premium in the 11% to 15% range.
Time on Market and Market Dynamics
- Staged homes also sell much faster, often spending 70% to 73% less time on the market compared to vacant homes.
- Vacant homes, lacking both the emotional connection and perceived value, tend to linger on the market and frequently require price reductions to attract buyers.
Additional Factors
- Staged homes create better buyer visualization, establish an emotional connection, and often support higher asking prices from the outset.
- Industry consensus holds that the investment in staging (typically 1-3% of list price) yields a solid ROI, commonly with an 8-10% return or much greater depending on local demand and property type.
In summary, data from multiple industry authorities reveal staged homes tend to achieve sale prices 5–25% higher than vacant homes, with a prevalent average increase in the 6–10% range, and they sell substantially faster in most markets.
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