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It depends on the location of the home and, more particularly, the region’s climate. For example, a Florida homeowner can rest assured they won’t lose money at resale if their home doesn’t have a fireplace. However, buyers in Minnesota or other northern states known for frigid winters might offer a lower price if the home doesn’t come equipped with another way to stay warm.

In most cases, staging a home is expensive but worth every penny. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 81% of agents representing buyers stated that staging made a positive impact on the buyer’s perception of the house and made it easier to visualize it as a home. The value of your home—which is to say the amount buyers are willing to spend—is based on perception alone and not the inherent value of the land or structure. Therefore, improving the appeal of your home through staging is likely to make your home more enticing during a home sale.

Professional home staging services can vary widely among properties and professionals, so most experts have customizable packages. Some common services home stagers offer include the following:

• Furniture and decor rental

• Set up and take down of rented materials

• Professional interior design services

• Decluttering for occupied houses

• Exterior painting to improve curb appeal

• Garden bed management to improve curb appeal

• Minor repairs and home maintenance

You can connect with a professional home stager to see what’s included in their packages or ask for a custom service.

Fireplaces increase your home’s value by as much as 12%. If you're looking to increase your home's value, consider installing an electric fireplace insert or a custom electric fireplace. You can take freestanding or wall-mounted fireplaces with you when you leave, so they will have less of an impact on the value of the home.