Home Stager

Also called: Real Estate Stager

Arranges furniture and decor in homes for sale so they photograph well and sell faster.

A day in the life

They walk into an empty house, picture who might buy it, then bring in rented furniture, art, and plants to make it feel like home. A staging can be done in a day. Real estate agents are their main clients.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$42k
High
$75k

Estimate; business owners can earn more.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; short certification courses exist.

Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Interior Design, Real Estate.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tied to the housing market.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. Virtual staging and AI photo tools replace much staging for listings; physical staging for showings and higher-end homes remains.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to home staging companies for staging assistant jobs

Start now, in high school

Classes: Art and design, Business basics, FCCLA.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1025.

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