The way a home is presented isn’t just aesthetic. It’s psychological.  When it comes to listing your home, staging is often framed as an optional upgrade. But it’s more than just furniture and lighting. It’s the emotional framework buyers use to process your space—and decide whether they can picture themselves living there.  Still, not every home requires full-scale staging. And for some sellers, going without may be the smarter move.  Let’s examine both sides—what staging