By David Lewis, Founder & Listing Broker, David Lewis Group at Compass

Sellers often ask whether staging is worth the cost and hassle. In our experience selling homes in Cambrian, Blossom Valley and Los Gatos since 2004, staging is one of the most effective ways to make a home compete, especially online, where nearly every buyer forms a first impression.

Buyers shop with their phones first

Before anyone walks through your front door, they've scrolled through the listing photos. Staged rooms photograph brighter, larger and more inviting; empty rooms can look smaller and harder to picture.

Staging helps buyers see how they'd live there

A small bedroom becomes a home office, which matters to the many tech professionals and families shopping in Cambrian, Blossom Valley and Los Gatos. An awkward mid-century layout makes sense once it's furnished.

Full staging vs. partial staging

• Vacant homes benefit most from full staging.
• Occupied homes often need only decluttering, rearranging and a few key pieces, such as bedding, art or rugs.

Part of a full preparation plan

Staging works best alongside paint, flooring, landscaping and pre-sale inspections. David Lewis Group coordinates stagers and vendors for our sellers, and Compass Concierge can cover eligible costs up front. One Cambrian Park seller told us we "took care of absolutely all of the details... from contractors and staging to calendars and scheduling appointments."

Our approach

We walk through your home, recommend only the preparation and staging that will make a difference, and handle the coordination so you're not managing it alone. Read more in our FAQ.

David Lewis Group at Compass helps Silicon Valley homeowners, particularly tech professionals and families, buy and sell single-family homes, with a focus on Cambrian (95124/95118), Blossom Valley (95123) and Belwood/Los Gatos (95032). Led by David Lewis, Founder and Listing Broker (CA DRE 01409243), the team has sold nearly 500 homes since 2004, including 120+ in Cambrian. Questions? Call 408-833-9423 or email david.lewis@compass.com.