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
- Optimized sale price: +6 to 15%
- Limited negotiations
Example: ROI of 700% on typical project.
Professional Service Prices
1. Consultation (2-3 hours)
Price: $200 to $500
2. Partial Service
Price: $600 to $2,000
3. Complete Service (turnkey)
Price: $2,000 to $6,000+
DIY Home Staging Budget
Minimum Budget: $600-1,000
- Paint, accessories, plants, cleaning, small repairs
Comfortable Budget: $1,200-1,800
- Extra lighting, furniture, photographer
Virtual Home Staging Cost
With Lift My Place:
- From $0.70 per image
- Results in seconds
- 10+ styles available
Optimizing Your Budget
1. Prioritize 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 ($350-600)
- Intermediate budget: Consultation + DIY ($1,000-1,800)
- Comfortable budget: Complete service ($2,500-6,000)
Start with virtual staging from Lift My Place.