What’s the biggest mistake you see in staged homes right now?

I’m curious what people’s real experiences have been with this, because I hear very different opinions depending on who I talk to. Some people swear staging makes a huge difference in how fast a home sells and even the final price, while others think it’s mostly cosmetic and not worth the cost.

From a buyer’s perspective, I feel like presentation changes how a space “reads” immediately, but I’m wondering how much that actually translates into real numbers vs just perception.

For agents and sellers especially, have you seen staging noticeably impact:

• days on market

• number of offers

• final sale price

Or is it more of a “nice to have” that only really matters in certain price ranges or types of homes?

Would be really interested to hear actual experiences, not just general advice.