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With fewer families<\/a> eating together at home, some trend watchers have cast the formal dining room as a stuffy relic from the past<\/a> that sits empty 360 days out of the year.<\/p>\n

But according to the National Association of Realtors\u2019 2023 Profile of Home Staging, 62% of buyers<\/a> say a staged dining room is important.<\/p>\n

Laura Sanders<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Coral Springs, Florida, with more than two decades of experience echoes: \u201cI had a listing that took me a long time to sell, and the biggest complaint was that it has no formal dining room. I also have other listings without dining rooms in these new build areas, and a lot of people are having a really hard time reselling them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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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

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So rather than try to showcase versatility with a makeshift game room or den, follow these dining room staging tips that embrace and accentuate the original purpose of the space: eating, entertaining, and bringing family together.<\/p>\n

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