What To Expect From a Home Staging Consultation with Shamrock Hill Design
A home staging consultation can feel like a big step — especially if it’s your first time preparing a property for sale. Whether you’re a homeowner getting ready to list or a realtor wanting to make a great first impression, we want you to feel informed, supported, and excited about the process.
At Shamrock Hill Design, we treat every consultation as a chance to bring out the full potential of your home — and we’re here to walk you through exactly what that looks like.
Here’s what you can expect from a staging consultation with us:
Step 1: Warm Welcome + Walkthrough
Your consultation begins with a friendly hello and a quick chat about your goals. Whether you're selling your personal home or listing a property for a client, we take the time to understand your timeline, priorities, and expectations.
Next, we’ll do a full walkthrough of the home — room by room — taking in the layout, lighting, finishes, and flow. We’re looking at how to maximize space, highlight selling features, and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that appeals to potential buyers.
Step 2: Honest, Helpful Feedback (Always with a Kind Tone)
We’ll share real-time feedback during the walkthrough, pointing out what’s working well and where changes could make a big difference. This might include removing or rearranging furniture, updating accessories, or suggesting light cosmetic fixes that offer a great return on effort.
We always approach this part of the process with kindness — our job is not to judge your home, but to help it shine its brightest.
Step 3: Tailored Recommendations
Every home is different, so our advice is never one-size-fits-all. Depending on your needs and budget, we’ll offer specific staging strategies — whether you plan to stage with your own pieces, need help decluttering, or want full-service staging from our curated inventory.
We’ll also explain what staging package may be the best fit for you and what our timeline looks like from consult to installation.
Step 4: Clear Next Steps
After the consultation, you’ll receive a summary of our recommendations and a proposal (if applicable) outlining the scope of work, pricing, and next steps. Whether you move forward with full staging or want to tackle things on your own using our notes, you’ll walk away with a game plan.
And of course, we’re always available to answer questions and support you throughout the process.
Helping someone see their home through a buyer’s eyes — that’s the magic of a good staging consult. It’s not about changing everything. It’s about making what you already have work harder for you. ~ Kerry
We believe staging should feel empowering, not overwhelming.
If you’re selling a home soon — or helping someone else who is — our staging consultations are a great first step toward making that home feel market-ready, loved, and lived in. Please reach out. We’d love to help!
240-693-3601 or email whitney@shamrockhilldesign.com