Home Staging Services for Realtors

I provide home staging services built just for Realtors. These are specifically created to help you offer a professional and valuable experience to your sellers.

Homeowners appreciate the personal touch of a custom staging plan from a designer and Realtors enjoy having polished homes ready for listing photos.

This unique collaborative home staging approach is designed to be easy for both you and your sellers!

Client Staging Consultation

A personalized staging consultation in your clients’ home.
We'll tour each room, identify enhancement areas, and I will provide a detailed action plan to optimize the space.
My focus is on styling recommendations using what the clients already have to keep it as easy as possible for them.
This collaborative process highlights the home's best features to attract buyers and ensure a successful sale.
As I tour the home with your clients, I take notes and leave them with a detailed action plan to complete before photos.
Text or call me to let me know your clients name, phone number and location.
I will reach out to them, introduce myself & set up an appointment.
Normally I can meet with your clients within a few days.
Ideally our appointment will be at least a few days before their photos so that they have some time to get everything done.
After the appointment I will send you a quick text to let you know how it went and if there are any details you might need to be aware of.
Do I need to be at the appointment with you?
Nope! Of course, you are welcome to meet me there if you or your clients are more comfortable with that, but it’s not a requirement on my end.
How long does an appointment normally take?
Most appointments take about an hour. Depending on the size of the house and the level of detail the clients need, this can vary a bit either way.
Do you move furniture or style anything during the appointment ?
In general, this is a consultation only. If there is something small I can help with while I’m there, though, I am not afraid to roll my sleeves up to make sure the client has the best possible plan of action after I leave.
I am occasionally found rearranging a living room with a client to make sure my layout idea will work or quickly styling a bookcase to show them how the rest should look.
Do you make suggestions that are going to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time?
Never! My goal is always to get your client’s home ready to list as quickly and easily as possible. Unless you advise me ahead of time, I am not going to suggest renovations, large projects or large purchases. In fact, I very rarely suggest buying much at all and if I do it’s because it’s something that will have an important impact on how the home looks and shows.
I focus on decluttering, editing, rearranging and a clean, simple styling… usually I can find something to fill a gap while we tour the house. I warn clients that I am going to ‘shop’ their house as we go!
What if my client really needs some accessories to style the house and they don’t want to buy them?
I do offer an accessory rental package at realtor rates. If this is something you prefer your client is billed for, I am happy to charge them your realtor rate but I do add on a deposit for clients, which is fully refunded once everything is returned.
Will you help my client choose paint colors, floor or other finishes during your consultation?
Sure! I am a professional interior designer and am happy to spend some of our appointment time on paint or other finish selections. Just let me know if they need paint help and I will bring my paint decks. For other finishes, it’s best if they have some samples at the house for our appointment.

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Accessory Rental & Style

Soft staging of accessories for key areas in a home. Ideal for vacant homes.
Initial month includes delivery, set-up & styling, 30-day rental, and take-down at contract completion.
Soft staging always includes:
- living room
- kitchen
- up to 3 bathrooms
- primary bedroom
The package of accessories is pretty flexible, depending on what the house needs.
Text or call me to get started.
If you are able to send me some photos that can be helpful for planning what is needed.
I will set up a staging time with you and get a door or one-day code from you.
I will arrive with everything needed (hopefully!), set everything up, do a final polish and ensure everything is ready for photos.
I am normally at the house for about an hour. When everything is done I will take some photos and send you a text to let you know everything is ready to go.
Renewals are automated on a 30-day rolling rental fee.
Just let me know when your listing is sold and I will arrange a pick-up time.
Do I need to be there while you set up at a vacant house?
Nope! Of course, you welcome to meet me there if you or your clients are more comfortable with that, but it’s not a requirement on my end.
Can you set up staging accessories just for photos?
Absolutely! Occasionally items are only in the house for a few days for photos or an open house. You always have the first 30 days included, so take the time you need.
What if a staging item gets broken in the house?
That’s part of normal wear & tear in my business. It’s all good!
What if I forget to let you know the house sold and everything is gone?
Unfortunately, if this happens, I have to charge a $250 replacement fee. Most houses have $300 - $500 worth of items placed in them, so I have had to implement a fee to cover the repurchasing of those items.
Can you accessorize a house when the clients are still living there?
You bet! But… this does require a client that you trust to be careful with items and usually works best short term (just until photos are taken). It’s really hard for a family to tip-toe around staging items for a long time, especially if they have young kids or pets. This one is really up to your discretion!

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“Tara is innovative, smart and an amazing communicator. Her staging services help my clients work through her detailed list, allowing them to be show-ready even with pets or a young family.
Always 5 star service!"
Christa Aleman
"I've worked with Tara on multiple renovation and listing projects and her expertise in invaluable.
She has an incredible talent for transforming spaces, highlighting a home's best features and creating an inviting atmosphere that appeals to buyers. Tara's insights during the renovation process ensure every design decision aligns with what sells.
My clients are always impressed by the stunning results and the staged homes consistently receive great feedback and sell quickly.
I highly recommend Tara to anyone looking to maximize their home's potential."
Ryan Sexton
“When I met Tara, I didn’t think that I needed the services of a design specialist and stager but we took a meeting with her to learn a bit more about her business and services.
What struck me immediately about Tara is how genuine and down to earth she was. She was professional, organized, and earnest. She came well prepared for the meeting. This was a completely different experience from the last stager that I had hired. I decided right then that I would invite Tara to my next seller’s appointment.
Fast forward several years later and 100s of successful home sales since, Tara has been there for every listing. We call her “our secret weapon” because she can go in and help work with sellers to be ready for photography in the kindest way with excellent results every single time.
We have helped more sellers sell homes for more money because of Tara‘s skill and gentle way she approaches every client. Thank you Tara, for everything you do.”
Hayley Poirier