In place of a flat fee I can see the transition being something based on referral (did my buyer agent get me a trades person, lender, home inspector, etc.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

I personally hate them and think they are little more dust magnets but will add some if crucial. :) 

Personally I would defer this question to someone with design experience, not sure I have seen too many on here commenting.You could do something neutral but remember especially with the rug if it is light color it will likely run quickly.

Personally I prefer homes around that median price because that's where the most demand will be not only for owner occupants but renters as well.

Some owners expect their PMC to actually be a personal assistant:(How did you set expectations for this client when onboarding them?

I think the 10-14% rate is where it will be for the next five or so years personally so plenty of opportunity

I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used personally over the years, with great success.

I personally don't like the idea of using OPM as is often recommended for people without their own capital.

Personally, I’ve been looking for ways to align creativity with the numbers, whether that’s finding undervalued properties, building relationships with local agents, or pivoting to new strategies.