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Is property staging worth the cost in the market?

So I've been hanging around this sub for a bit absorbing advice before listing my apartment in Sydney Newtown, and honestly all the discussions about staging have pretty much sold me on doing it. The before/after photos people post are genuinely impressive.

But now I'm questioning a bit

For those who've used a professional staging company - how does the process actually work? Like do they rock up with a van full of furniture, arrange everything, shoot the photos, and then pack it all up the same day? Or does the furniture stay for the entire listing period? I'm trying to figure out the logistics and whether I'm essentially renting furniture that sits in my empty place for weeks.

Also what's a reasonable budget for this in Sydney? I've seen quotes ranging from a few hundred for a consultation to $3K+ for full vacant property staging.

And one more thing - has anyone gone the DIY route where you just get advice on what to buy and arrange it yourself? I don't mind putting in effort if it saves a decent amount, especially given Sydney prices are already brutal.

Would love to hear experiences from people who've sold here. First time seller so basically learning everything as I go

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