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U.S. Housing and Urban Development reports that a 
      staged house sells, on average, 17% higher than an 
      unstaged house.

Statistics suggest staged homes sell at an average of 
      6.32% over what they are listed for.  Non staged  homes 
      only average 1.6% over the listed price.

a staged house sells faster:

The New York Village Voice reported that the average 
      number of days on the market for a staged house was 
      13.9 versus 30.9 days for an unstaged house.

The cost of staging is very reasonable:

2003 HomeGain survey of 2,000 real estate agents 
      nationwide found that moderately priced home 
      improvements, ranging from $80 - $2,800, made in 
      preparation for sale actually yielded the highest returns 
      when a house is sold.

did you know:

Only 10% of home buyers can actually visualize the 
      potential of a home.

A recent study by the National Association of the 
      Remodeling Industry found that a $700 paint job results in 
      a 200% recovery of the cost upon resale of the home. 
      (National Post, Mar. 11/04)