Not only should sellers interview Realtors, they should interview at least three stagers to get a broader picture of which It is becoming more common for consumers to hire a home stager when they put their homes up for sale, Not only kind of merchandising is appropriate for their homes. Stagers should be able to provide photography of their work in a variety of styles, in order to demonstrate that they can stage a house appropriately for its architectural style, not just according to the stager's own tastes. Stagers should be able to show they're insured. As with any other professional, the stager should be able to provide references. For more information on stagers check out "Consumers Guide to Real Estate Staging site, www.realestatestagingassociation.com. Other staging groups that provide geographical listings of their members include the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP.com) and the American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners (ASHSR.com).