Vault Interiors director Justine Wilson said the right staging is less about reflecting personal taste and more about selling a lifestyle that resonates with buyers across different scenarios. “An empty property with tired carpets will never stand out against a comparable listing that’s freshly painted and styled beautifully. Staging convinces buyers to click through and ultimately show up to the open home,” she said. With packed Saturday inspection schedules, most prospective buyers can only visit a handful of properties in person, making it crucial that listings stand out on platforms like realestate.com.au and Domain. With market conditions becoming increasingly competitive, Wilson argued that styling should be seen as an investment rather than an optional add-on, helping vendors achieve quicker sales and potentially higher prices.