With houses still selling so fast, it’s easy to wonder if staging is even necessary. The answer is absolutely, especially because today’s buyers are ready to make a purchase quickly. If they look at two homes on the same day — and can see themselves living in one but not the other — there’s no question that they will choose the one they can visualize as their own. In fact, according to a 2023 report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), some buyers will even offer up to five percent more for a staged home compared to similar homes on the market that were not staged. 

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The time leading up to a new home purchase can be confusing and stressful. Between saving up for a down payment and worrying about how much the closing costs will add up to, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the possibility that a new home might come with worn out appliances or a ticking time bomb of a plumbing system. One way to combat the stress of additional unexpected expenses when buying a new home is to consider a home warranty.

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