Frequently asked questions.
What do the stats say about staging?
Staged homes sell faster and for more.
According to the National Association of Realtors, 81% of buyers say staging makes it easier to visualize the property as their future home — and staged listings typically see higher offers and fewer days on market.
At Brass & Batten, most of the homes we stage go under contract within the first week, often above asking. The numbers don’t lie — strategic design makes a difference.
Where do you stage?
We offer vacant home staging in Grand Rapids, Holland, and surrounding West Michigan areas.
Properties located more than 30 minutes outside of Grand Rapids may incur a travel fee to cover time, transportation, and mover logistics.
What’s included in your staging services?
Our standard vacant stage includes 60 days of rental for curated furniture and decor in the main areas of the home:
Living room
Dining area
Primary bedroom
Light styling in the kitchen and bathrooms
Additional rooms (like offices, guest bedrooms, outdoor spaces, or basements) can be quoted as needed.
How long does installation take?
Most stagings are installed in one day, typically taking 4–6 hours.
To maintain quality and efficiency, we ask that no one else is present during staging — this gives our team the space to fully execute the design and create the experience buyers connect with.
Can I extend my rental?
Yes. If your home hasn’t sold within 60 days, we offer flexible extensions:
Monthly extension: 50% of the original staging quote
Daily extension: Based on a 30-day calculation
We’ll check in before your rental ends so you’re not caught off guard.
Do you stage occupied homes?
We offer Occupied Staging Consultations, where we walk through the home with the seller and create a detailed to-do list.
We do not bring in furniture or decor for occupied homes — but we do provide a customized purchase list for items like bedding, towels, and light decor to elevate the space using what’s already there.
What’s the difference between staging and decorating?
Staging is marketing.
It’s about strategy, scale, and styling that highlights your home’s best features and appeals to the broadest range of buyers.
Decorating is about personal taste. Staging is about helping buyers say, this feels like home.
Why should we hire Brass & Batten?
Because we don’t do generic.
We stage with intention — every piece is chosen to fit your home’s scale, style, and price point. We know how to design for the buyer while honoring the home’s architecture and layout.
Our inventory is curated, our team is trained in design strategy, and we’ve staged over 50 homes across West Michigan — most of which go under contract quickly and above asking.
If you want your listing to stand out for the right reasons, we’re the team to call.
Do you offer a discount for veterans?
Yes — as a veteran-owned business, we proudly offer 10% off staging services to fellow veterans.