Occupied vs Vacant Staging: Systems, Pricing and Logistics

Laneé Prince

Laneé Prince Miller is the founder and owner of Renew Home Staging & Design, where she blends design expertise with a strong understanding of real estate strategy to create spaces that resonate with buyers. Her passion for staging began early, inspired by watching her father renovate homes and witnessing how thoughtful updates could transform both property value and buyer perception.

With a background in real estate investing and holding an active real estate license, Laneé built Renew Home Staging & Design to bridge the gap between aesthetics and strategy. She works closely with agents, builders, and homeowners to deliver staging and design solutions that support successful property marketing and lasting visual impact.

Outside of her business, Laneé enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their eight children in American Fork, Utah.

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Real Life vs. Blank Slate: Systems, Pricing, and Logistics for Occupied and Vacant Staging

Occupied and vacant staging may share the same end goal, but the planning, logistics, and execution behind each model are entirely different. In this session, Laneé Prince Miller walks attendees through the operational realities of managing both lived-in homes and blank slate properties, with a focus on systems, timelines, pricing structures, and client communication.

Drawing from real-world experience running a staging company that handles both occupied and vacant projects, this session provides a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how successful staging businesses adapt workflows to meet the demands of each model. Attendees will gain clarity on how to manage expectations, protect their time, and implement processes that support consistent, professional results.

This session is ideal for stagers who want to confidently navigate both types of projects while improving operational efficiency and reducing friction across their workflow.

You Will Leave This Session With

Clear workflows that support both occupied and vacant staging projects

Strategies for setting client expectations and reducing scope creep

A practical framework for managing timelines, inventory, and labor across different project types

This Session is Best Suited For:

New staging business owners
Established staging businesses
Occupied staging focused businesses
Vacant staging focused businesses
Mixed occupied and vacant services
Owners refining systems and operations
Owners expanding services or markets

This session is especially valuable for staging professionals who manage both occupied and vacant projects and want clearer systems to support each. Attendees who feel stretched by scheduling conflicts, scope creep, or client communication challenges will gain practical tools they can apply immediately.