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.

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.

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.

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)