Home staging tips
The Journal
Notes from the studio on what staging costs, when it pays, and how to get a house ready for its listing photos. Written by Johanna from real installs across Columbus and Licking County.
Preparing to Sell · 6 min read
Which Rooms Should You Stage First?
Not every room pulls the same weight. Here is the order we work in, and why.
Preparing to Sell · 7 min read
What Not to Do When Staging a House
Ten mistakes we see again and again, most of them easy to fix and nearly all of them free.
Preparing to Sell · 6 min read
How to Prepare Your Home for Staging
A week-by-week checklist from our walkthroughs, so install day is about styling, not sorting.
Cost & Value · 6 min read
Stage or Sell Empty?
Empty feels neutral. On a phone screen, it rarely is. Here is what actually happens to a vacant listing, and how to decide.
Cost & Value · 6 min read
Is Home Staging Worth It?
The value depends on the property and your goals. Here are the factors to consider before choosing a scope.
Cost & Value · 6 min read
How Much Does Home Staging Cost in Columbus?
Every house has its own scope. Here is what we review before preparing your custom proposal.
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