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In NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 49% of sellers’ agents said staging reduced a home’s time on market. These figures describe home staging as a practice, as reported by agents — not RELTO results. Enter how many listings you stage a month and compare per-photo services with flat-monthly virtual staging.
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Most listings go unstaged — buyers scroll past empty rooms
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BoxBrownie, PhotoUp — $16-$30/photo (calculated at $23), manual ordering, no MLS disclosure
Monthly Cost
$920
Delivery
24-48h
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Manual
Flat-monthly staging, about a minute per photo, auto MLS disclosure + watermark
Monthly Cost
$499
Delivery
30 sec
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Automatic
Based on 10 listings/month × 4 photos each. Per-photo pricing from BoxBrownie/PhotoUp avg.
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The Data Behind Staging ROI
What agents report about staging, from National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Staging. These figures describe home staging as a practice, as reported by agents — not RELTO results.
Shorter Time on Market
of sellers’ agents said staging reduced a home’s time on market.
Offers
of agents reported staging raised the dollar value offered by 1–10%.
Easier to Visualize
of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for a buyer to picture a property as their future home.
Staging ROI by Room Type
Not all rooms deliver equal ROI. Here's where to focus your staging investment for maximum return, based on NAR and RESA data.
Living Room
The living room is the #1 room buyers evaluate. Staging it creates the strongest first impression and highest ROI.
Bathroom
Clean, styled bathrooms significantly increase perceived home value. Staging accessories and towels costs little but delivers big.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is the second most-viewed room online. Staging it helps buyers emotionally connect with the space.
Kitchen
Kitchens drive buying decisions. Even minor staging like counter accessories and place settings boosts perceived value.
Virtual vs Physical Staging: ROI Comparison
Physical Staging ROI
- Can lift sale price
- Best for luxury homes ($2M+) and open houses
- ✗Seller's investment: $2,000-$5,000 upfront
- ✗Monthly rental fees if listing lingers
- ✗Cost recovered only if the price lift materializes
Virtual Staging ROI (RELTO)
- Staged listing photos with no staging bill for the seller
- Investment: $499/month for the Brokerage tier
- 85% less than per-photo staging services
- Results in about a minute, not 2-3 days
- 6+ professional design styles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average ROI of home staging?
In NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 29% of agents reported staging raised the dollar value offered by 1–10%. These figures describe home staging as a practice, as reported by agents — not RELTO results. Virtual staging puts staged photos on a listing without asking the seller to pay $2,000-$5,000 for physical staging. ROI varies by market, property type, and listing strategy.
Does the NAR data support home staging?
Yes. In NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 83% of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for a buyer to picture a property as their future home, 49% of sellers’ agents said it reduced time on market, and 29% of agents reported it raised the dollar value offered by 1–10%. These figures describe home staging as a practice, as reported by agents — not RELTO results.
How does virtual staging ROI compare to physical staging ROI?
Both virtual and physical staging improve listing presentation. Physical staging costs $2,000-$5,000 per listing, paid by the seller, and it pays back only if the sale price rises. Virtual staging puts staged photos on every listing with no staging bill for the seller, and RELTO's flat monthly plans cost 85% less than per-photo virtual staging services at $16-$30 per photo. Note: actual results vary by market and property.
Which rooms give the best staging ROI?
Industry modeling based on NAR and RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) cost-benefit data estimates the living room delivers the highest ROI, followed by the bathroom, master bedroom, and kitchen. These figures are modeled estimates — actual results vary by market, staging cost, and sale price. These are the rooms buyers focus on most during home tours and online browsing.
Is staging worth it for lower-priced homes?
Yes. In NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Staging, 29% of agents reported staging raised the dollar value offered by 1–10%. These figures describe home staging as a practice, as reported by agents — not RELTO results. On a lower-priced home, a physical staging bill is a larger share of the seller's proceeds, which is why many of those listings go unstaged. Virtual staging lets you show them staged without asking the seller to pay for furniture. Note: actual sale price impact varies by market.
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