Budget is often the main barrier to home staging. Yet, well planned, this investment is quickly recouped.
The Home Staging Budget Principle
The 1-2% Rule
The generally accepted rule is to invest between 1% and 2% of the sale price in home staging.
The ROI of Home Staging
- Reduced time to sale
- Optimised sale price: +6 to 15%
- Limited negotiations
Example: ROI of 700% on typical project.
Professional Service Prices
1. Consultation (2-3 hours)
Price: AED 550 to AED 1,500
2. Partial Service
Price: AED 1,800 to AED 5,500
3. Complete Service (turnkey)
Price: AED 5,500 to AED 18,000+
DIY Home Staging Budget
Minimum Budget: AED 1,800-3,000
- Paint, accessories, plants, cleaning, small repairs
Comfortable Budget: AED 3,700-5,500
- Extra lighting, furniture, photographer
Virtual Home Staging Cost
With Lift My Place:
- From AED 2.20 per image
- Results in seconds
- 10+ styles available
Optimising Your Budget
1. Prioritise strategic rooms
2. Do the maximum yourself
3. Use virtual staging
Conclusion
Home staging is an investment, not an expense.
Options summary:
- Tight budget: DIY + virtual (AED 1,100-1,800)
- Intermediate budget: Consultation + DIY (AED 3,000-5,500)
- Comfortable budget: Complete service (AED 7,500-18,000)
Start with virtual staging from Lift My Place.