Top 5 Mistakes Realtors Make with Staging (and How to Avoid Them)

We’ve been called in to rescue more than a few DIY staging attempts. Here are the top mistakes we see:

1. Over-furnishing rooms: buyers feel crowded instead of inspired.

2. Ignoring curb appeal: first impressions start in the driveway.

3. Leaving personal items out: buyers disconnect when they see someone else’s story.

4. Mix-and-match furniture: without cohesion, staging looks random.

5. Skipping staging entirely: in Columbus’s competitive market, that’s lost opportunity.

Our First-Hand Fix

We’ve staged homes that once sat stale for months ———- and watched them sell in a week once we reset the design. Our philosophy is simple: every detail should move the buyer closer to “yes.”

Ready to stage smarter? Stage with Butch & Co.