What Staging Actually Buys You

A new report from the National Association of Realtors put a number on something most agents already believe: staged homes sell for 1 to 10 percent more than unstaged ones, and they tend to spend less time on the market doing it.

The psychology behind it is straightforward. When a home feels move-in ready, buyers stop mentally tallying what they will need to fix and start picturing themselves living there. That shift creates stronger offers and more competition, which is exactly what a seller wants.

West Valley Notes

Din Tai Fung is officially coming to Westfield Topanga, right on the border of Canoga Park and Woodland Hills. The new location is slated to open in 2027, and it is expected to be one of the most anticipated additions to the area's dining scene. For anyone who has waited in line at the Century City or Arcadia locations, this is a real win for the West Valley.

Just Listed in Sherman Oaks

On the Market

Not all properties listed here are Compass or Basson Team listings. This is a roundup of what's active across the Westside right now.

• 2432 22nd Street, 90405 · Santa Monica · $4,995,000 · 6 bd, 7 ba, 4,193 sq ft
• 3613 Inglewood Boulevard, 90066 · Mar Vista · $5,495,000 · 7 bd, 8 ba, 5,435 sq ft
• 12000 Navy Street, 90066 · Mar Vista · $4,595,000 · 5 bd, 6 ba, 3,964 sq ft
• 923 Milwood Avenue, 90291 · Venice · $4,995,000 · 4 bd, 5 ba, 3,113 sq ft
• 4354 Keystone Avenue, 90232 · Park East, Culver City · $3,749,000 · 4 bd, 5 ba, 4,102 sq ft
• 12118 Navy Street, 90066 · Mar Vista · $2,675,000 · 3 bd, 2 ba, 2,141 sq ft
• 657 Mildred Avenue, 90291 · Venice · $2,595,000 · 4 bd, 5 ba, 2,166 sq ft
• 2613 5th Street, 90405 · Santa Monica · $2,350,000 · 4 bd, 3 ba, 1,687 sq ft
• 11959 Juniette Street, 90230 · Marina del Rey · $1,495,000 · 3 bd, 3 ba, 1,419 sq ft
• 3981 Moore Street, Unit 101, 90066 · Mar Vista · $1,100,000 · 2 bd, 2 ba, 1,334 sq ft

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