Patricia is also an advanced certificate staging design professional and an advanced home staging certified professional. Staging a home is a very different design process. The aim here is to ‘depersonalize’ the home and maximize its appeal to a wider audience of potential buyers. Statistics show that 97% of homes staged by a professional sold in 29 days or less and typically for more money. Staged homes pop in print and internet ads, receive more foot traffic and end up on a buyer’s ‘must see’ list. Staged homes are viewed as more ‘well maintained’ and ‘move-in’ ready.