Staging a home increases its perceived value and sells faster according to a 2004 Coldwell Banker study. Staged homes sold in half the time and received 6.3% more than the asking price on average, while non-staged homes received only 1.6% more. Today's buyers want turn-key, move-in ready homes due to tighter lending. Staging a home puts it in the best position to sell quickly at the highest price.