How much does professional home staging typically cost?

Costs vary widely depending on your region, the size of the home, whether it is vacant or occupied and how long the staging will be in place. Many stagers charge a consultation fee, and full staging of a vacant home usually costs more because they bring in furniture and accessories and charge rent on those items monthly.

Occupied home staging, where the stager works with your existing furniture, is generally less expensive. It may involve a consultation and a list of recommendations, or a hands-on session arranging your belongings.

Ask several stagers for written proposals that spell out what is included, how long the rental period lasts and what happens if the house takes longer to sell. Your real estate agent can often recommend stagers they trust and explain what is typical in your local market.