Staging is creating an individual design for a home using furniture placement, art and accessories that are all carefully selected to highlight the home's strengths, downplay its weaknesses, and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers. Did you know that it takes buyers only five minutes to decide whether or not they like a home? Presentation is everything, and a single unattended detail is enough to turn off a potential buyer, sending them out the door. First impressions are lasting impressions. This is why the need for home staging cannot be overstated. A home that is staged appeals to all the senses through cohesive design. It enhances the architectural integrity by defining rooms, showing traffic patterns, and eliciting an emotional response from the prospective buyer. This ultimately results in the home selling for the highest possible price. Staging is a good investment in today's market. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, staged homes sell for 17 percent more than a non-staged home, while the Village Voice reported staged homes spend a third less time on the market than their un-staged counterparts. It is the most effective way to achieve the maximum results.