To Stage or Not to Stage?

[Wendy Vaidic]

Hello.  I was wondering how everyone feels about staging homes that are being flipped.  

1. If your market is hot and you are getting offers in days is it helpful still?

2. Do you think it increases value or just lessens days on market?

3.  If you feel it increases value do you also think it increases the appraised value, as a low appraisal can kill a deal?

4. If you stage do you do it yourself or hire someone ( average cost if you hire it out)?

Thanks for your input