An occupied staging consultation is when a professional home stager visits the home of a seller before listing. This is a service for homes that are being lived in, or at least have existing furnishings staying in the property, while being shown. Depending on the type of consultation provided, homeowners may receive hands-on help in rearranging furnishings and decor to optimize layout for the average buyer.
If you are a listing agent, providing this service to your clients as part of your listing agreement sets you apart from other agents they may be considering. Having a home stager you work with for every listing is a tool at your disposal that lightens your load, gives your clients confidence in you, and helps to ensure that your listing present as well as possible.