How It Works - Pay at Close

Stage Now. Pay Later. Stress-Free.

No Upfront Cost.
High-Impact Results.
Longer Terms Included.

Preparing a home for market shouldn’t feel overwhelming. With Home Staging Works, you get a seamless, design-driven process that elevates your listing from the first photo to the final walkthrough. We handle every detail so you can stay focused on the sale—while your clients enjoy a stress-free, value-boosting transformation.

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A modern living room with two light-colored sofas, a round wooden coffee table, two table lamps, and abstract artwork on the wall.

Our Staging Packages

Essentials Package

  • Starting at $2,200 | 45 Day Initial Term | Pay-at-close

  • Renewals are billed at 50% of the initial staging fee per 30 days, prorated for only the days staged.

  • Perfect for homes priced under $450,000

Essentials Package focuses on creating a warm, livable impression in key spaces — Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, and Primary Bedroom.

Each piece is carefully selected to highlight the home’s flow and functionality, helping buyers visualize themselves in the space.

A modern living room with two gray sofas, a white marble fireplace, and three tall windows showing trees outside.

Signature Package

  • Starting at $3,000 | 45 Day Initial Term | Pay-at-close

  • Renewals are billed at 50% of the initial staging fee per 30 days, prorated for only the days staged.

  • Tailored for homes priced between $500,000–$950,000

Our most popular staging service, the Signature Package brings balance and sophistication to every home.

Featuring full staging of the Living Room, Dining Room, Informal Dining, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bathrooms, and Entryway, this package combines high-end furnishings, refined artwork, and curated accessories to make a lasting impression.

Buyers will not only see themselves here — they’ll feel at home.

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Premier Experience

Custom Pricing | Custom Initial Term

Created for luxury properties and distinctive listings

The Premier Experience is a full-home transformation, designed to complement the scale and sophistication of high-end listings.

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What’s Included in Your Staging Experience:

  • Professional design + space planning

  • Delivery and installation of all furnishings + décor

  • Styling, accessory placement, art, rugs, and linens

  • Complete destage

You receive our full-service staging experience with no surprises, no hidden fees, and no reduced quality.

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A Seamless Staging Experience From Inquiry to Close

Most homes are staged within 7–10 business days of initial inquiry. Need a faster turnaround? Just ask—our team will do everything we can to support your timeline. Our process is designed to be simple, efficient, and stress-free for both agents and sellers.

  • One of our Certified Staging Design Professionals visits the vacant property to walk the space, capture photos and measurements, and understand the home’s flow and selling features. We’ll discuss buyer demographics, your listing timeline, and the photo-ready date to ensure the staging plan aligns perfectly with your marketing strategy.

  • We curate a personalized staging plan tailored to the home’s unique architecture, features, and design style. Every selection is intentionally chosen to help buyers understand the flow of the home, envision themselves living in the space, and emotionally connect from the moment they walk through the door.

  • Our full-time HSW team handles everything—from design and décor selection to furniture delivery, full setup, and art placement. We use premium furnishings, artwork, and accessories to elevate every room. By the end of the day, the home is fully transformed, photo-ready, and positioned to make a memorable first impression on buyers.

  • With your home now staged, it’s ready for photography, showings and open houses. Our data‑driven staging ensures your listing stands out, feels inviting and leaves a lasting impression—both online and in person. Staged homes help buyers imagine themselves living there—81 % of buyers say staging aids their ability to visualize the property as their future home.

  • The staging fee is paid directly from closing proceeds through escrow—no upfront costs, no stress, just results. You only pay for staging after the home sells or is de-listed. If preferred, we also accept checks and other standard forms of payment.

Why Clients Love Pay at Close

A Competitive Advantage for Your Listings

  • Removes the cost barrier for sellers

  • Delivers a high-impact connection from listing photos to walkthrough.

  • Supports higher offers and faster sales

  • Allows agents to offer a true value-add service

  • Backed by HSW’s reputation and quality

Let's Stage It
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Terms at a Glance

  • Available for vacant staging properties only

  • 45-day initial staging term included

  • Renewal billed at 50% of project fee

  • Payment due at closing; non-closing situations billed to responsible party

Let’s Get Started

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