Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Home staging is one of the highest-ROI investments a seller can make.

• Staged homes typically sell 5%–15% higher than non-staged homes 
• Some reports show an average ROI of 8–10% or more

In most cases, staging pays for itself - and then some.

Yes - significantly faster.

• Staged homes sell up to 73% faster than non-staged homes 
• Nearly half of agents report reduced time on market when a home is staged 

In a competitive market, speed matters - and staging creates that edge.

In many cases, yes.

• About 29% of agents report a 1%–10% increase in offers on staged homes 
• Some data shows homes selling up to 5%–23% over list price when staged 

Even a small percentage increase can mean thousands more at closing.

Staging is about psychology. It helps buyers emotionally connect to the home.

• 83% of buyers’ agents say staging helps buyers visualize living there

When buyers can picture their life in a space, they’re more likely to make strong, confident offers.

Yes - occupied staging is just as important.
We strategically edit, rearrange, and enhance your existing pieces to highlight your home’s best features and appeal to today’s buyers.

Even well-furnished homes benefit from a professional, market-driven perspective.

All homes benefit - but especially:

• Vacant homes (which often feel smaller and less inviting)
• Luxury listings (where expectations are higher)
• Homes in competitive price ranges

In fact, staged homes consistently outperform non-staged homes across pricing, speed, and buyer interest.

Most staging projects can be completed within a few days, depending on the size and scope of the home. 

We design our process to align seamlessly with your listing timeline so you can hit the market at the perfect moment.

The highest-impact spaces are:

• Living room
• Primary bedroom
• Kitchen

These are the areas buyers focus on most when making decisions - and where staging creates the strongest emotional connection.

Both - and they work together.

• Over 95% of buyers start their search online
• Staging enhances photos, which drives more showings
• And when buyers walk in, the experience matches the expectation

That combination is what creates stronger offers.

At Chi Design, we offer an à la carte approach, allowing you to invest where it matters most for your specific home and goals.

For vacant staging, we have a $1,800 minimum, which goes directly toward the design and pieces selected for your space. From there, we build a custom plan tailored to highlight your home’s strongest features and maximize its market appeal.

This approach ensures your investment is intentional, impactful, and aligned with the result you want - a home that stands out and sells with confidence.