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Q: What’s included in home staging?

• <div>The services offered by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-staging-checklist.htm">home staging</a> companies vary, but revolve around the purpose of setting up a house with aesthetic furniture and home decor to entice potential home buyers. Home stagers offer a wide range of services, and you can expect to pay for each additional one. Some of the most common home staging services include: <ul><li>Color design</li><li>Planning each room design</li><li>Rearranging furniture</li><li>Decluttering and organizing</li><li>Repairs to visible areas</li><li>Creating ambiance with lighting, artwork, accessories, and home decor</li><li>Choosing rental furniture items</li></ul></div>

Q: Is it better to stage a house or have it empty?

• <div>It&rsquo;s always better to stage a home than to leave it empty. Staged homes don&rsquo;t only sell faster than vacant homes&mdash;they also sell for a higher price. A <a href="https://www.homestagingresources.com/category/home-staging-statistics/">2018 survey</a> of more than 4,200 professionally staged homes found that most staged homes sold for 6% to 25% more than their unstaged counterparts. </div>

Q: How do I stage my home myself?

• <div>To stage your home yourself, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cleaning-and-home-staging-sell-your-house.htm">clean your home thoroughly to sell</a>, leaving it gleaming like a five-star hotel. Less is best&mdash;always clear away clutter and anything personal so buyers can focus on the beauty of the rooms. Prospective buyers will check the closets, so investing in a storage space may be necessary.Move furniture around, mix fabrics and decor, and de-cramp the room by removing any unnecessary furniture. A fresh coat of paint always helps, as do natural features like plants.</div>

Q: How much does home staging cost?

• <div>On average, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-stage-home.htm">home staging costs</a> about $1,800, ranging from $150 to $5,000. The project cost of home staging depends on cost factors like home size, number of rooms staging, home occupation status, and its location. Keep in mind that you&rsquo;ll need to budget for consultation fees ahead of staging day, ranging from $150 to $600.Additional cost factors include:<ul><li>Furniture rental</li><li>Staging fees</li><li>Rearranging and decluttering</li><li>Repairs and maintenance</li><li>Additional purchases to fill gaps in decor</li></ul></div>

Q: Does removing a fireplace decrease home value?

• <div>Every market is different, but the general consensus is that since a fireplace is a sought-after item in many homes, the removal of such a feature can negatively impact the value of your home. Therefore, if you plan on selling your house soon, don&rsquo;t remove it. If you plan on living in your home for a long time, the removal of a fireplace can decrease your bills over time, as heat and air conditioning can both leak through a wood-burning fireplace&rsquo;s chimney or the exhaust systems of a gas insert. </div>

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Last update on November 04, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Javier very professionally and cost effectively performed an excellent tune-up on my 5-ton single stage outdoor installation air conditioner.
G & R Heating & Air
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Reviewed in July 2023
The person in charge, Sue Bednarz, is very responsible and honest. She consulted at every stage of work, warned when extra expenses would be involved so we considered various options. I appreciate flexibility and good professional judgement throughout the project. No pressure of any kind. She...
EnVie Interiors
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Reviewed in March 2020
Nancy was highly recommended to us by a friend: she went above and beyond in helping sell our home in record time. Her years of experience proved invaluable in pricing and prepping our home for sale: she really knows the market. She had wonderful resources for each and every repair we needed to...
Nancy Perlman
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Reviewed in February 2020
Jim Luby is an outstanding Realtor! He assisted my husband and I in selling our condo in the city and buying our house in the north suburbs, and both transactions went extremely smoothy. He has a great knowledge base over a very broad market area, which was particularly helpful as our search...
Jim Luby, The Luby Group | @properties
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Reviewed in February 2019
Nancy is a gem! She is savvy, practical, and fun to work with. Nancy helped me make selections that I like, that also will enhance resale appeal and value. She also knows good tradespeople and sources, so I didn't have to hunt all over to get things purchased and installed. She also had some...
Nancy Anderson Design
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Reviewed in February 2018
Overall, a very good experience. I worked with Adam (owner), Kyle and Alex. All were very professional at every stage of the process, and everything was completed on the schedule as promised. I would use American Eagle again and would have no hesitation in recommending them.
AMERICAN EAGLE GARAGE DOORS
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Reviewed in December 2017
Collected $6500 as 50% down and did not show up. In addition, I purchased an Angie's List deal a while ago and that work was never performed as well. Gave them at least 4 chances to show up and actually do the work. First he was ill with appendicitis, then had an ER visit about a month later and...
American Decorators
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Reviewed in November 2016
Excellent! I own an interior design business and have used W Hardwood Flooring for many years, for my own home and for my customers. Wally is professional, polite and easy to work with. He is always on time, keeps the customer informed at each stage of the project, returns phone calls in a...
W Hardwood Flooring Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2014
We are just about to finish stage 2 of a 3 stage project. Andrew Ptasienski has been our designer and I can't say enough good things about working with this guy. He is easy to get along with and he has fun doing what he does. Plus he's just talented. He can not only visualize the final product,...
Poul's Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2013
$2845.00We are still in the quote stage, but will probably go with them. We are impressed with their professionalism.
Aelite Chimney
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