I'm certainly no expert when it comes to staging. Even though ERA corporate arranged for ERA agents to take courses in staging, I wasn't one to jump on board the wagon. I am a firm believer of allowing those with the eye and talent to do those things which call for creativity. Alas, I don't include my self in that category.

I have used and recommended stagers to my clients. I have read recently in Staging"Twist Helps Vacant Homes Sell. That vacant homes and not just resales are being to utilize staging more and more, especially in this market. In point of fact it is being used with good success, according to the article.

Equally as interesting is the groundswell of regional companies and at least on national staging company. According to the article, you can not only have the property staged, but you can have staging managers reside in the property for a nominal fee to give the property that lived in look and feel. The benefit to the seller is that it eliminates the buyer's perception that they can get the vacant house for a steal!