A staged home makes a great impression on buyers. But if you’re not up to the task, how do you find the right person for the job?

Property Merchandiser Anthea Click of Nashville, Tenn., says the answers you get to these questions will tell you a lot.

1. Can I see your portfolio? It’s not enough to ask a few questions over the phone. Meet...

"I recommend using lemon or citrus scented candles for showings and running a few lemon wedges through the garbage disposal." −Christine Spitale, Sunflower Staging, Highland Mills, N.Y.

"Covering up the smell is not the answer. Sometimes it takes a thorough cleaning of carpets, drapes, and upholstery. It also helps to open windows to get air...

Is your buyer a Margo, an Elise, a Claire, or a Maggie? By knowing which of these personas your female buyers most closely align with, you may be able to narrow that huge inventory of homes for sale and help her find the place that’s perfect for her.

Margo wants to "wow" others with her unique home, Elise tends to prefer the traditional, Claire is so detailed...

People today seek to personalize, economize, and make the most of their space—inside and out.

Today’s home owners seek style and comfort, but they’re ever mindful of the toll that our choices can take on the environment. These 12 home-furnishings trends reflect current priorities and aspirations. Some of these phenomena will inevitably fizzle, while others...