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How Agents Can Introduce Staging and the Cost to Sellers
Home staging isn’t just a design upgrade - it’s a proven marketing strategy that helps homes sell faster and for more money. It’s also a growing trend! Every year, agents reach out curious about the process and how they can include staging as a service. Unfortunately, many agents hesitate to pitch staging to their sellers because they’re unsure how to position the cost with sellers. The good news? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Below are several effective, professiona

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Dec 14, 20253 min read
The Power of White: A Home Stager’s Secret Weapon… But Pantone, The World Isn’t Made Up of Stagers
As a home stager, I’ve watched countless buyers walk through front doors and form instant impressions - often within seconds. And if there’s one design element that consistently transforms those first moments, it’s the strategic use of white . White is more than a color; it’s a feeling. It brings a sense of clarity and calm the moment you step into a room. In staging, this is invaluable. Buyers aren’t just looking for a house - they’re looking for possibility. White gives the

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Real Staging Is More Effective Than Virtual Staging
In today’s competitive real estate market, presentation is everything. Buyers form opinions in seconds, often long before they ever set foot in a property. While virtual staging has grown in popularity as a cheap alternative to “enhance” vacant spaces, real staging continues to outperform it in both emotional impact and sales results. Here’s why real staging remains the most powerful tool for showcasing a home… It is, after all, the highest form of marketing. 1. Real Staging

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Key Recent Home Staging Statistics (U.S.)
Let’s get right to it: Price Increase from Staging In the 2025 NAR Profile of Home Staging , 29% of real estate agents reported that staging led to a 1%–10% increase in the dollar value offered. National Association of REALTORS®+2Mortgage Professional America+2 Among buyer agents, 17% said staging increased the offer by 1%–5% compared to similar, non-staged homes. National Association of REALTORS® From sellers’ agents’ perspective, 19% reported a 1%–5% value increase from

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Nov 24, 20253 min read
Your clients do not care about your Instagram grid! They care about your character.
The bulk of my job is property views, design, delivery, set-up and pick-up — and it all moves fast. But I also work with people. Yes, mostly brokers, realtors, flippers and developers… But I also work with sellers. (They’re actually my favorite!) And every seller has a different story. Some stories are happy; others are sad. Some sellers are upsizing, downsizing, relocating or getting divorced. Sometimes it isn’t even their home — maybe it’s their childhood house, and their p

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Nov 21, 20253 min read
How to Stage Your Home for Sale During the Holidays
Selling a home during the holiday season can be a challenge. On one hand, there’s less competition with fewer homes on the market, but on the other, potential buyers may be distracted by the busyness of the season. If you’re looking to sell your home and decorate for the holidays at the same time, you need to strike a balance between creating a festive atmosphere and ensuring your home appeals to buyers. Here’s how to stage your home for the holidays while keeping it market-r

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Nov 17, 20254 min read
Who Should Pay for Home Staging Services: Sellers or Agents?
Who Should Pay for Home Staging Services: Sellers or Agents? When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. In a competitive real estate market, it’s not enough to simply clean and declutter your property; to stand out, homes need to be presented in the best possible light. That’s where home staging comes in—a process that can help buyers envision themselves in a space by showcasing its potential and emphasizing its best features. But when it comes to cove

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Nov 17, 20254 min read
My Trusted Agent List
My Trusted Agent List Preferred vendor list? How about preferred agent list? I stage hundreds of properties a year and I’ve worked with just as many agents… All over MA, NH, CT and RI. Sellers! This one is for you 🫶🏻 DM me for my list of preferred agents - some of which cover the cost of staging! I keep track of stats - staged properties stage quickly and for top dollar. Well, I also keep track of WHO is selling those properties. What do I value? Kindness, communication and

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Oct 25, 20251 min read


Stage now. Pay at close.
Exciting news! Home Staging by Abigail has partnered with Titus to offer the ability to pay at close. • Get approved and access funds in...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jun 28, 20251 min read
2025 HOME STAGING INDUSTRY AWARDS FINALISTS
LEADERSHIP & LEGENDS SOLD OVER LIST PRICE CLUB: Stager of the Year Finalist & Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging for...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jun 26, 20251 min read
Home Staging and Occupied Properties: Sellers May Not Like the Staging and That’s OK
Yes, home staging can be an emotional process for sellers, particularly those with a strong attachment to their home. It involves making...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Voting is Now Open! RESA’s Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging!
Exciting news! For the second year in a row, Home Staging by Abigail has been nominated for RESA’s Most Influential People in Real Estate...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
May 23, 20251 min read
Home Staging by Abigail: First Quarter of 2025
That’s a wrap on the first quarter of 2025! 33 Properties Staged 14 Consultations 22 Repeat Clients 20 New Clients 11 Five-Star Reviews...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Mar 31, 20251 min read


Modern Lighting Trends To Illuminate Your Home
Posted by Abigail Halal, owner of Home Staging by Abigail in Collaboration with The Lamp Store thelampstore.com Lighting is no longer...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Mar 2, 20253 min read
Home Staging by Abigail Wins “Best of Houzz” Award
I am so excited to share that for the second year in a row Home Staging by Abigail has won the “Best of Houzz” award for Customer Service...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Why Solid Wood is the Ultimate Secret to a Charming Space
Posted by Abigail Halal, owner of Home Staging by Abigail in Collaboration with The Lamp Store thelampstore.com Picture this: you step...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jan 22, 20252 min read
Home Staging by Abigail and Abby’s House: Empowering Women Through Shelter and Furnished Spaces
2025 will be a year of doing good. I reached out to Abby’s House to ask how Home Staging by Abigail can get involved and give back....

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Ultimate Guide to Dining Room Lighting
There’s more to dining room light fixtures than you might realize. You need to think about what you use the dining room the most for....

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Jan 13, 20254 min read
A Small but Mighty Business... A Little Love Letter to My Clients: Thank You for Another Year of Business
As the year comes to an end, I’d like to thank all my repeat clients for their continued business. I appreciate each and every one of...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Dec 13, 20242 min read


RESA® Sold Over List Price Club
Home Staging by Abigail is an official member of the RESA® Sold Over List Price Club! The RESA® Sold Over List Price Club Awards are a...

Abigail Halal, Owner | Founder of Staged by Abigail
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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