The Best Home Stagers in ATL, According to Agents

You want to get your home to hit the market looking its best And you’ve likely heard that staging—the art of upgrading your decor and furniture with viewers in mind—can help. 

But if you don’t have the time or design expertise to take on this work, you may feel at a disadvantage. The upside is that you can hire a professional home stager to take on this task while you see to other important ones related to your home sale (or catch up on some sleep). 

Anytime you set out to hire a professional, it can be tough to know if you’re making the right choice and will get high-quality services at the right price. That’s why it’s smart to seek out local recommendations. 

Atlanta homeowners, here’s a guide to some of the best home staging services in the city, what they do, and why their work is worth it. 

What is a home stager? 

A home stager is a professional (someone with a real estate or interior design background) who helps sellers decorate and rearrange spaces. 

A stager swaps outdated furniture for trendy pieces, puts out tasteful decor (like coffee table books and throws), hangs art, and adds finishing touches like candles and flowers. They maximize spaces by moving around existing items or adding furniture to empty spaces to give them a purpose in a buyer’s eyes. Home stagers also help clean, declutter, and organize so that the decor they bring in achieves maximum impact and doesn’t get overshadowed by grime or mess.  

Does staging really help a sale? 

The short answer is, “Yes.” Staging helps market a home and boost its value. 

Figures from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) show that 81 percent of agents believe staging helps potential buyers envision themselves in it. 48 percent of real estate agents claim that staged homes spend less time on the market. And 20 percent of agents say that staging can help increase the value of a property by up to 5 percent. Some agents even find that buyers are less likely to find fault with a home if it’s staged—even if the property has known issues. 

And sellers can reap the benefits of staging even before buyers tour the property. A staged home takes better photos, which means that the listing stands out against others online. Since stagers are experts at making spaces look inviting and camera-ready, a photographer has a much easier task of making the property look great. A few changes, like moving furniture or putting in new blinds that filter the light better, can make a home much more photogenic.  

The agents have spoken: 4 of Atlanta, Georgia’s best stagers 

No one knows the local real estate market better than agents, seeing as it’s their daily bread. They are top-notch resources for advice when it comes to service providers. Here are four professional staging companies Atlanta agents swear by. 

1. Design2Sell

Design2Sell is a luxury staging company that aims to tell a story and maximize the beauty of a property. Their goal is to increase the value of homes by using tasteful, high-end decor. This company stages vacant homes (and rentals) and picks up the install when the owner is done with it. 

Design2Sell is the recipient of several awards, including several Best of Home Staging prizes from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals and boasts a near-perfect rating on Google.   

2. Everly Design Co.

Everly Design Co. also focuses on maximizing a property’s sale price through excellent decor. They pride themselves on their “simple and hassle-free, full-service” process—words that are music to the ears of any home seller. Everly Design Co. leases furniture, has a warehouse full of trendy props (from ottomans to lamps to wall decor), and even supports Atlanta artisans by offering a “shoppe” of local handicrafts.  

Everly Design Co. won the Best Home Staging award two years in a row and was nominated for a home staging industry award. 

3.  H&R Staging & Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars

H&R Staging & Design is one of the top Atlanta home staging companies thanks to their ability to turn properties into “dream homes” and help sellers score the best price possible. This company starts by decluttering a space before giving it a luxurious touch with trendy furniture and decor. They also focus on squeezing the most out of rooms—helping viewers see the property’s best features.

H&R Staging & Design has collaborated with HGTV, received excellent Google and Yelp Reviews, and been awarded for its top-notch blog content.  

4. Showhomes of Cobb

Showhomes of Cobb’s team of professional interior decorators ups the appeal and value of spaces using refined touches. They work with rental properties, occupied and unoccupied homes, and more—always customizing their approach to the client’s needs. 

Showhomes of Cobb has 35 years of experience and has been featured on HGTV, The Today Show, and the Travel Channel. This design firm has also won Bob Vila’s Best Overall Home Staging Company award. What’s more, they boast impeccable, 5-star Google, Thumbtack, and Facebook reviews. 

Need a stager? Agents know best

Agents have a wide web of contacts that can help sellers ready their properties—from home inspectors to stagers. Ask your realtor for a recommendation and get top-notch services from a trusted professional.

Work with a Titus partner agent and get more than just solid advice. Titus’s affiliate agents have access to an exclusive financing option for renovations, repairs, and staging known as a closing line of credit (CLoC). Homeowners pay nothing out of pocket or upfront and credits of up to $25,000 are interest-free. Learn how it works here.