{"id":4909,"date":"2025-11-19T03:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=4909"},"modified":"2026-03-03T05:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:50:44","slug":"home-staging-tips-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-tips-first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Staging 101: What is Staging and Is it Necessary for Selling Your Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Home staging is much more than just a real estate industry buzzword \u2014 it&#8217;s an essential strategy that can dramatically influence a buyer&#8217;s first impression, the sale price of a home, and how quickly it sells.<\/p>\n<p>In HomeLight\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-top-agent-insights-for-end-of-year-2024\/\">End of Year 2024 Top Agent Insights Report<\/a>, 38% of agents say professional staging is an additional step that helps sell a property in a challenging market. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/profile-of-home-staging\">National Association of Realtors<\/a> (NAR) reports that staging makes it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home, according to 83% of buyer\u2019s agents.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will provide you with all the information you need about home staging to ensure your home not only captures potential buyers&#8217; attention but also their hearts and offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Find an Agent Who Can Help You Stage Your Home<\/h3>\n                        <p>An experienced agent will understand the value of staging, provide DIY tips, and refer you to the best staging experts in your market. HomeLight can connect you with a top-performing agent near you.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Find an Agent<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What is home staging?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>What is home staging?<\/h2>\n<p>Home staging is the process of adding decor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-tips-first-timers\/\">rearranging furniture<\/a>, and expertly dressing up the home to make it look appealing for listing photos and walkthroughs. 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