How Staging Works at Flowers Team

Can I stay in my home while it is staged?

Yes, you can absolutely stay in your home while it is staged. The majority of homes that Flowers Team Real Estate stages are occupied family homes, and our staging process is designed to work with that reality.

Sellers who live in a staged home use the staging furniture as their own throughout the listing period. They sit on the chairs, sleep in the beds, and use the staged spaces the same way they would use their own furniture. The only requirement is that everything is treated with care, which sellers consistently do because they understand the presentation stakes.

All linens are professionally laundered after each stage, so sellers are working with fresh, clean bedding and textiles from day one.

Living in a staged home does require a degree of adjustment during the listing period. Tara Llewellyn, our Certified Staging Professional, describes it as living a little lighter than normal. The practical approach is:

• Keep personal items tucked away under counters and pull them out only when needed

• Use baskets to store daily-use items out of sight

• Be ready to transition from daily life to show-ready quickly, because Milton's market can move fast and showings can be requested with short notice

• Keep the kitchen and bathrooms consistently clean and clear

The only time sellers should not be in the home is during stage day itself. Stage day involves the full staging crew, movers, cleaners, and our photography team, all working through the property in a coordinated, fast-moving operation. Having sellers in the home during that process is neither practical nor comfortable for anyone. Sellers are asked to be out for the day and to return in the evening once everything is complete.

For sellers with young children or pets, some choose to temporarily vacate the home during the active showing period for convenience. That is entirely a personal choice, not a requirement. Contact Flowers Team Real Estate to talk through what the listing period will look like for your specific situation.

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How does home staging work with Flowers Team Real Estate?

Home staging at Flowers Team Real Estate is a fully integrated, in-house service led by Tara Llewellyn, our Certified Staging Professional and Milton's #1 stager since 2017.

Does Flowers Team Real Estate offer home staging?

Yes, Flowers Team Real Estate offers professional home staging as part of our full-service listing program.

Is home staging included when I list with Flowers Team?

Home staging is included for Flowers Team Real Estate sellers who list under our Gold Package, with no upfront cost to the seller. Staging is absorbed as part of our full-service fee and collected upon a successful sale.

What is the Flowers Team Gold Package, and does it include staging?

The Flowers Team Gold Package is our full-service, end-to-end listing program and the choice most of our sellers make when preparing to list in Milton.

Who does the staging for Flowers Team listings?

All Flowers Team Real Estate staging is led by Tara Llewellyn, our in-house Certified Staging Professional and one of the most recognized staging professionals in Milton.

Who is Tara Llewellyn, and what are her staging credentials?

Tara Llewellyn is the Certified Staging Professional who leads all home staging at Flowers Team Real Estate.

How long does the staging process take from consultation to completion?

The timeline from staging consultation to completed stage day varies depending on how much preparation your home needs, but at Flowers Team Real Estate, we move efficiently and we never cut corners on the steps that matter.

What happens during a Flowers Team staging consultation?

A Flowers Team staging consultation is where the plan for your home's transformation begins, and it is one of the most valuable steps in the entire selling process.