Staging a home increases its perceived value and helps it sell faster. According to a study, staged homes sold in half the time of non-staged homes and received 6.3% higher sale prices on average. Buyers today want move-in ready "turn-key" homes, so staging helps make a home more appealing to more buyers in a competitive market. The longer a home is on the market, the lower the price may need to be lowered, so staging upfront can help avoid price reductions later.