Staging - Thoughts? Experiences? Cost?

[Brandon McLean]

Hello! We are considering staging our latest rehab. Have never staged before. The home in question is approx 3000 sq ft, 5 beds, 3 baths. Do you use a staging service? Pros/Cons? Estimate of cost? Do they charge monthly? Can you pay when the house sells? Any idea of what this could cost in the Raleigh, NC area? Any suggestions on who to call? Any hard evidence that staging helps with sales price or speed of sale? Thanks all. :)