What is the ROI on home staging?

Industry data (NAR, RESA) consistently shows staging returns between 5x and 15x its cost. On a $1.5M Vancouver property, a $3,000 staging investment that produces a 3% price lift returns $45,000 — a 15x return, before factoring in reduced days on market and lower carrying costs.

How long does a staging term last?

Our standard vacant staging term is 6 weeks, with 4-week renewals at 40% off the initial furniture rental (delivery and staging fees are not charged again) if the property is still active. Most staged homes in our portfolio sell inside the initial term.

Home Staging ROI & Cost Guide Vancouver

How much does home staging cost in Vancouver?

Home staging in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland ranges from a few hundred dollars for a walk-through consultation to several thousand for a full vacant install on a large property. Pricing depends on three things: the size of the home, how many rooms need to be staged, and how long the furniture stays in place.

Typical West Coast Interiors pricing:

Staging consultations — from $195. An expert walkthrough with prioritized recommendations you can execute yourself.
Vacant home staging — from $2,595. Full furniture and décor install for empty homes, on a 6-week initial term.
Occupied home staging — quoted per room. We restyle using what you already own and fill gaps as needed.
Show homes & model suites — custom pricing for builders and developers.

Is home staging worth it?

In the Vancouver market, the math almost always works. The Real Estate Staging Association and NAR consistently report that staged homes sell 5–15% higher than non-staged comparables and spend significantly fewer days on market. On Vancouver price points, that lift dwarfs the staging fee.

Real-world example

List price: $1,500,000 detached home in Surrey

Staging investment: $3,200 (6-week vacant install)

Sale price lift at 3%: +$45,000

Net return: ~$41,800 — a 13x ROI, before you count faster sale and lower carrying costs.

The hidden ROI: days on market

Every extra week on market costs money — mortgage payments, property tax, utilities, and the risk of a price reduction. A staged home that sells in 12 days instead of 45 saves the seller a full month of carrying costs and preserves negotiating leverage.

When staging pays off the most

Vacant homes — buyers struggle to visualize scale and use of space.
Dated interiors — the right furniture masks older finishes and directs the eye.
Higher price points — buyers of luxury homes expect a lifestyle presentation.
Competitive segments — condos and townhomes with similar comparables nearby.
Slow markets — when inventory is high, staging becomes the tiebreaker.

How to decide

If your property is vacant, priced above $800K, or sitting in a competitive segment, full staging almost always returns multiples of its cost. If the home is lived-in and well-styled, a consultation ($195) is often the highest-leverage first step — you'll walk away with a room-by-room punch list and know whether you need more.

Home Staging ROI & Cost Guide
Vancouver & the Lower Mainland