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Writer's pictureMegan Zebrak

2025 D.C. Real Estate Market Predictions: Why Home Staging Matters

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As 2024 draws to a close, both buyers and agents are quickly turning their attention to the housing market in 2025.


2025 Market Predictions


According to the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Housing Market Outlook by Bright MLS, home prices are expected to rise by 7% in Washington, D.C., with the median sales price increasing from the estimated 607,400 in 2024 to 638,310 in 2025. With prices rising, and affordability being a major constraint for buyers going into 2025, real estate agents will need to reassess their selling strategies and explore new ways to attract potential buyers.


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How Home Staging Can Help


Home staging—the art of transforming a space to increase perception value—is one of the most effective tools agents can incorporate into their strategy for the year ahead. Home staging and design experts bring invaluable experience, creative direction, and a keen eye for highlighting a property’s best features—ultimately helping to justify higher price points for buyers.


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Key Statistics!


Numerous studies have shown the positive impact of home staging in a competitive market.



  • 75% of sellers saw an ROI of 5% to 15% above asking price.

  • Staged homes spend 73% less time on the market compared to non-staged homes.

  • Staged properties can sell for an average of $40K above asking price.



  • 67% of top agents believe home staging helps sellers secure a higher sale price.

  • Over 50% report that staging increases a home's value by anywhere from 1% to 10%.

  • 92% of top agents consider home staging beneficial in helping properties sell more effectively.

  • 83% of agents agree that staged homes sell faster than those that are unstaged.



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Get in touch with the team at Staging Design DC to request a staging quote and elevate your selling strategy today!


 

ABOUT STAGING DESIGN DC:


We are Staging Design DC: a team of design and hospitality professionals. We transform spaces and places to evoke a feeling, create a personal connection, and elicit a memorable impression by marrying our talented team with our diverse and expansive inventory.

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