The Realtor’s Guide to Property Styling: Why It Matters More in 2025

In today’s competitive market, staging a house for sale isn’t just an option; it’s a must. Property Styling is a powerful sales tool that gives your listings an edge.

It has grown as one of the most cost-effective sales tools for Brisbane realtors to boost both buyers’ interest and final sale price. So if you’re selling your space, may it be a small apartment or a luxury family home, you might consider staging it. Not only will it uplift the value of your property, but it will also potentially attract your ideal buyer in mind.

In this brief reading, we talk about the impact of styling and staging and what agents are doing nowadays to adapt.

Why Property Styling Matters in 2025

With new and fast development coupled with competition, and the changing times in the real estate industry, buyers in 2025 expect more. Decisions are made swiftly, with today’s available AI-driven valuations, virtual tours, and shortlisting apps on the rise. Chances are, your listing only gets seconds to make a first impression, so make it last.

Styled homes sell:

  • Faster: On average, professionally styled homes spend fewer days on the market. Some even sell before it is listed. Specifically 30% – 50% faster in Brisbane. 
  • Higher: Styling helps buyers and homes build an emotional connection, which often results in higher offers, approximately 5%-15% more. 
  • Smarter: A styled home looks better in listings and allows buyers visualise themselves in the home, since 90% of them find it challenging to. This builds trust during inspections.