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How to find the right home stager

Check out these five things to consider when thinking about staging your home.

Karen Jackson
By Karen Jackson (Managing Director of List Now)

1. Using a professional versus DIY

2. Finding a stager within your budget

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3. Stagers with formal training

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4. Checking out their portfolio

5. Are you ‘compatible’?

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