Home Staging 101
Thu, Jan 22
|Research Park Core Facility Board Room
Raise the perceived value of every listing—before the first showing. In this fast, practical session, Tracy Waltz will demystify what staging is, why it matters to builders and Realtors, and how small changes can accelerate offers and improve final sale prices.
Time & Location
Jan 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Research Park Core Facility Board Room, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Guests
About the event
Raise the perceived value of every listing—before the first showing. In this fast, practical session, Tracy Waltz will demystify what staging is, why it matters to builders and Realtors, and how small changes can accelerate offers and improve final sale prices.
What you’ll learn:
What staging is—and why staged homes sell faster and for more money.
The psychology of staging: how story, flow, and focal points help buyers say “yes.”
Style, status, and size: using curated touches to showcase upgrades and liveability (“the jewelry on your hard work”).
Services that support your next project: consulting (pre-listing and style), full staging, and photography.