Times have changed in Minneapolis/St Paul real estate market. Staging is not just for builder model homes anymore, it is becoming a prerequesite for listing any home.   

Sellers only have control over two things... price and how their home looks.
Recommending a Professoinal Stager to help them prepare their home for sale is one of the most important things you can do as their agent. 

• Staged homes sell faster and on average for 6% more than non-Staged homes.
• Staging gives "more bang for your buck" than other marketing activities. Staging is not a 'one time deal' like advertising.  Staging works to help sell the home the entire time it's listed and impacts every buyer and agent who views the property, in person or online, at any given time. 
• A quicker sale for more money means satisfied clients, which results in more referrals and more commission.
• Staging helps get more showings. 70-80% of buyers look on the internet to decide if they want to see a house in person so the photos you use are critical.  Photos of Staged homes entice buyers to take a look in person.
• Hiring a Professional Stager allows you to concentrate on marketing the property, not getting it ready for sale, resulting in a quicker sale for your client.

Buyers are expecting more these days.  Make sure your listings are at the top of their list!