Review of *TLC's Stager Invasion*

So I've watched about 6 episodes of this new program and I have mixed feelings about the show. In case you're not familiar, the gist of the show is that Stager, Lisa Lynch, has 8 hours and $1000 to stage each home which includes minor renovations. She mostly uses the homeowner's things to stage and buys new accessories and furniture, as needed.What I like:• Lisa has a high energy personality which is good for TV• Lisa does a good job of explaining what home staging isWhat I don't like:• The march of the Staging crew in the beginning of the show - that's pretty hokey and a complete rip-off from Extreme Makeovers Home Edition (bigger impact when you have hundreds walking v. the smaller group)• The drama surrounding the timeline• The timeline is SOO unrealistic - there's no way that they can completely vacate a property, pack all the homeowner's belongings, paint, put in new flooring, lighting, do other "repairs" and stage within 8 hours...how do I know, because I've staged and managed renovations of enough homes in the last few yearsWhat doesn't make sense:• How can you paint walls and furniture within 8 hours (and usually those projects don't start at the top of the hour) and have them "dry" in time so that you are able to hang art and physically handle the furniture?• Did you see the episode where at the last minute they found the master bedroom closet doors and they sanded, painted, and hung them just in time? And in front of a closet FULL of clothing? Like those doors would have been anywhere near dry enough to be handled in real life.I'm always in favor of getting the public educated about the benefits of Staging Your Home to Sell, but yet again, it's another program that is not a true reflection of Home Staging in the real world.What do you think of the show?  Share your comments with me.

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