Staging for Success
Staging for Success
The Garner Team provides professional services from some of the best decorators, designers, and stagers in the business.
Should I Stage My Home?
Real Staging. Real Results.
When homeowners want to sell for top dollar, they turn to The Garner Team—seasoned strategists who know how to transform homes into irresistible listings. Robert and Denise combine expert design sense, buyer psychology, and market savvy to create spaces that don’t just look good—they sell fast, most often above asking price.
From strategically placed furniture to lighting, color, and flow, every staging choice is aimed at maximizing appeal and perceived value. Studies show that staged homes spend up to 73% less time on the market and often attract higher offers than un-staged counterparts. Buyers can see themselves living in the home, which drives stronger emotional connections and reduces negotiation friction.
By highlighting the home’s strengths and minimizing perceived flaws, Robert and Denise ensure each listing makes the strongest possible first impression—so every dollar invested in staging works harder, and every property shines brighter in a competitive market.
From identifying which updates deliver the highest payoff to managing every detail on time and on budget, Robert and Denise ensure every dollar works harder—and every listing shines brighter.
Staging Gets More Online Views
- Evaluate – Set the stage based on your home and market trends.
- Execute – Our Pros deliver stunning results that get the online views.
- Elevate – Position for more online views that lead to showings and offers fast.
Our System Works on Every Property in Every Market
✅ On Budget | 🕒 Sell in Days | 💰 Multiple Offers | 📈 Above Asking
“Robert and Denise developed a cost-effective plan focused on kitchen, lighting, and flooring upgrades. By leveraging trusted contractors and high-impact design, she transformed the property and attracted multiple offers within days of listing.”— Homeowner, Ellicott City, MD
Prestige Transformations by the Garner Team
Prestige Transformations by the Garner Team
How Staging Benefits Sellers — Quick Evidence
Staging improves buyer perception, shortens time on market, and often results in higher offers. Below are the key benefits (percentages and findings from respected industry sources).
Typical Price Lift
+1%–10%
Nearly 3 in 10 agents reported staged homes received offers that were 1%–10% higher than comparable unstaged homes.
Source: NAR Profile of Home Staging (2025). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sell Faster
Up to 73% faster
Almost half of sellers’ agents observed staging reduced time on market; other industry reports show staged homes can sell much faster than unstaged listings.
Sources: NAR (2025) & industry summaries. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Buyer Visualization
~81% of buyer agents
A large majority of buyer agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to imagine living in a home — a key driver of quicker, stronger offers.
Source: Zillow summary of NAR findings (2025). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Sale-to-List Performance
~109% (RESA Q2 2025)
RESA’s industry snapshot shows staged homes in their sample sold for ~109% of list price on average (sample-based industry data).
Source: Real Estate Staging Association Q2 2025 highlights. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Typical Investment & ROI
Median $1,500 (agent-staged)
NAR reports median staging spend is modest (agent-staged ≈ $500; professional median ≈ $1,500) and many sellers recover the investment through higher sale price or faster sale.
Source: NAR Profile of Home Staging & Zillow staging page. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
How Common / How Effective
Majority see benefit
Surveys of agents show the majority believe staging helps sell for more and that staging increases buyer interest; many agents report a 1–10% uplift in offers.
Sources: Home Staging Institute summary & NAR (2024/2025). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Note: results vary by market, property type and staging approach (vacant vs. occupied vs. virtual). Use staging strategically — prioritize rooms that drive buyer decisions (living room, primary bedroom, kitchen). For national benchmarks see NAR, RESA and Zillow.
