Laura Perras

Laura Perras

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Buying and selling homes, real estate referrals, investments and relocation, home staging, real esta My primary goal is to serve as a resource for my clients.

05/12/2026

Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging.

With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time.

For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell.

That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment.

But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates.

DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget.



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Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring 05/11/2026

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

With more homes for sale right now, making a strong first impression matters. Staging can help your house sell faster and for more – and there's an option for almost every budget.

If you’re getting ready to list, let’s talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and make a plan for attracting the right buyers.



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Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

05/10/2026

Why do some homes sell fast. While others sit?

It’s not just the market.

Right now, the typical home is still going under contract in about 19 days – and some in as little as a week.

So, homes are still selling. Just not all of them. Some are even selling quickly.

The difference? Buyers are more selective than they’ve been in years. They’re paying attention to price, condition, and how a home shows online before they ever step inside.

That means the homes that feel move-in ready and priced right are still getting strong interest, even now. But the homes that aren’t? They sit.

If you’re thinking about selling, the question isn’t just “will it sell?” It’s “how will it stack up?”

Want to make sure yours stands out? DM me and I’ll walk you through what I’d do if I were you.



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05/07/2026

“Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’re even asking yourself the same thing.

While the right time to make a move will ultimately depend on your situation, here’s what I can tell you.

People are still buying and selling, even with everything going on – that means you can too.

Pending sales are up from last month, and a lot more buyers are applying for mortgages than this time last year.

So, if moving still matters to you, you don’t have to wait.

You just need a plan that works for today. Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk.



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