What if the difference between a property sitting on the market… and selling for a higher offer… came down to how it’s presented?

In this episode of the Built By Her Podcast, Georgie sits down with Sarah Bevan, founder of The Home Staging Service, to talk about the strategy behind staging homes and how it’s helping developers, landlords and homeowners sell faster and for more.

Sarah shares how she turned what started as a side hustle into a growing business, after taking the leap from a corporate career and backing herself to build something she genuinely loves.

From her very first project selling within two weeks, to building momentum through networking, referrals and saying yes to opportunities, this is a real, honest conversation about what it actually takes to grow a business.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ What home staging really is (and why it’s more than just making a home look nice)

✨ Why empty or poorly presented properties struggle to sell

✨ The psychology behind how buyers view and connect with a space

✨ The difference between home staging and interior design

✨ Working with developers, landlords and homeowners

✨ Why staging can be more cost-effective than dropping the price

✨ Building a business from a side hustle

✨ The reality of the first year (and finding momentum)

✨ The power of referrals, networking and putting yourself out there

✨ Balancing business growth with family life

About Sarah:

Sarah Bevan is the founder of The Home Staging Service, helping property owners maximise value and sell faster through strategic staging.

From fully furnishing empty homes to transforming tired rental properties and designing serviced accommodation spaces, her work combines creativity with commercial thinking to deliver real results.

Her approach is energetic, practical, and results-driven, focused on helping properties stand out in a competitive market.

Website: thehomestagingservice.com

Instagram: @thehomestagingservice

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