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Staging Myths & Misunderstandings
As a Realtor in Southern Maryland or Anne Arundel County, we get lots of questions about STAGERS. I like how this article highlights that there is no funny business going on behind the scenes. No hiding or disguising of issues ever. To pare down costs, the same furniture is often utilized. Plus, lots of edits are suggested to pare down the  volume of personal possessions so that the prospective purchasers can SEE the home and visualize themselves or their family in the space. A good stager is worth their weight in GOLD!
Staging Myths & Misunderstandings

Last year I read a post that discussed seeing past staging when buying a home.  And that may be true when viewing a model home. A buyer needs to be realistic in that their own furniture and design may not yield the same effects as that selected by a professional interior designer.
 
Conversely, as Sharon Tara mentioned, you could make the same case for seeing past the issues in homes that have not been staged or whose condition has not been enhanced.
 
Staging is meant to show the possibilities and livability of a home to potential buyers.
 
However, there are still some ... more

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