The most attention should be placed on the curb appeal of the home and the room first visible upon entrance. These elements formulate the first impression. You want to generate a “positive reaction” out of the gate. If the entrance area is open concept, the rooms that make up that area should all be staged. Areas that are hard to define by the buyer should also be staged. Decisions for the best room package to meet the unique challenges of the property are made in conjunction with the realtor’s assessment and recommendations derived from the staging consultation. When considering the most essential rooms to stage it comes down to these four: