{"id":222,"date":"2025-06-11T18:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T23:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=222"},"modified":"2025-06-11T18:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T23:01:29","slug":"the-rooms-that-matter-most-when-you-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=222","title":{"rendered":"The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a>The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-3 mt-4 hide-print\"><span class=\"posted-on ms-1\"><a><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-06-05T10:30:00Z\">Thursday June 5th, 2025<\/time><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-3 mt-4 hide-print\"><span class=\"ms-1 entry-date\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/open-houses\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Open Houses,\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ms-1 entry-date\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/agent-value\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Agent Value,\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ms-1 entry-date\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/selling-tips\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Selling Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Article from Keeping Current Matters<\/div>\n<div class=\"share-group hide-print\">\n<div class=\"d-flex\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"d-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"card-text w-100 mb-3\">\n<p>Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Is Home Staging?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s not about making your house look super trendy or like it belongs in a magazine. It\u2019s about helping it feel welcoming and move-in ready, so it&#8217;s easy for buyers to picture themselves living there.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand there\u2019s a range when it comes to staging. It can include everything from simple tweaks to more extensive setups, depending on your needs and budget. But a little bit of time, effort, and money invested in this process can really make a difference when you sell \u2013 especially in today\u2019s market. All markets differ, be sure to hire one of the Best Agents locally to help you find the best strategy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>A\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-05\/2025-profile-of-home-staging-05-06-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>study<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0from the\u00a0<em>National Association of Realtors<\/em>\u00a0(NAR) shows staged homes sell faster and for more money than homes that aren&#8217;t staged at all (<em>see below<\/em>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20250528\/20250605-How-Staging-Your-House-Impacts-Your-Sale-original.png\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Which Rooms Matter Most?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The best part is, odds are you don\u2019t have to stage your whole house to make an impact.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/profile-of-home-staging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">According<\/a>\u00a0to NAR, here\u2019s where buyers\u2019 agents say staging can make the biggest difference (<em>see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20250528\/20250605-The-Importance-of-Staged-Rooms-original.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20250528\/20250605-The-Importance-of-Staged-Rooms-original.png\" alt=\"a graph of a number of people\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, agents who talk to buyers regularly agree, the most important spaces to stage are the rooms where buyers will spend the most time, like the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>While this can give you a good general idea of what may be worth it and what\u2019s probably not, it can\u2019t match a local agent\u2019s expertise.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How an Agent Helps You Decide What You Need To Do<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Agents are experts on what buyers are looking for where you live, because they hear that feedback all the time in showings, home tours, walkthroughs, and from other agents. And they&#8217;ll use those insights to give their opinion on your specific house and what areas may need a little bit of staging help, like if you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal items<\/li>\n<li>Arrange your furniture to improve the room&#8217;s flow and make it feel bigger<\/li>\n<li>Add plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lot of buyers can use the agent\u2019s know-how as the only staging advice they need. But, if your home needs more of a transformation, or it\u2019s empty and could benefit from rented furniture, a great agent will be able to determine if bringing in a professional stager might be a good idea, too. Just know that level of help comes with a higher price tag. NAR\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/profile-of-home-staging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe median dollar value spent when using a staging service was $1,500, compared to $500 when the sellers&#8217; agent personally staged the home.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A local agent will help you weigh the costs and benefits based on your budget, your timeline, and the overall condition of your house. They\u2019ll also consider how quickly similar homes are selling nearby and what buyers are expecting at your price point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-text w-100 mb-3\">\n<h3>Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>Staging doesn\u2019t have to be over-the-top or expensive. It just needs to help buyers feel at home. And a great agent will help you figure out the level of staging that makes the most sense for your goals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which room in your house do you think would make the biggest impression on a buyer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through your home together and chat about what will make your house stand out.\u00a0 I am always striving to be the Best Agent I can for my clients!\u00a0 Give me a call or email anytime!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Twila Bertrand, Realtor<\/p>\n<p>CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/p>\n<p>210 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin Tx<\/p>\n<p>Cell: 936-208-7631<\/p>\n<p>Email: twilabertrand@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Rooted in Faith, Strengthened by Hope &#8212; Guiding you home with Purpose!\u00a0 Isaiah 40:31<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Always striving to be the Best Realtor and Most Trusted Realtor I can for my clients!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"card-text w-100 mb-3\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check out the link below to my Zillow websites with many of my previous client testimonials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila-Bertrand\">https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila-Bertrand<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Thursday June 5th, 2025 Open Houses,\u00a0Agent Value,\u00a0Selling Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. 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