• 2020 Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging

• 2018 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging

• 2022 Best of Home Staging Excellence

• Best of Home Staging, Client Excellence

Top-Rated Home Stager in Washington D.C.

Monica, a leading professional home stager in the Washington D.C. area, brings a unique blend of historical perspective and design expertise to every project. Her background in a family of furniture store owners and interior designers, combined with a Master's Degree in Art and Architectural History, provides a solid foundation for her renowned home staging strategies.

From Architectural Historian to Premier Home Stager

After a distinguished career as an architectural historian with the National Park Service, where she made significant contributions to American architectural history, Monica transitioned her passion for furniture, architecture, and art into a thriving business. In 2007, she founded Preferred Staging, LLC, earning her Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) designation and later, the RESA-Pro designation in 2013.

Award-Winning Home Staging Services

Monica's exceptional design skills and focus on staging have earned her the reputation as one of the best professional home stagers in Washington D.C. Her success is highlighted by numerous national awards, including:

• "Top 10 Stager in the United States" for vacant, luxury vacant, and occupied stagings by both the Real Estate Staging Association and the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (since 2014).

• "Top 100 Most Influential Persons in the Real Estate Staging Industry."

• "Top Stager in the United States" in the Enhanced Occupied category (2021).

Maximize Your Home's Value

Monica and her team at Preferred Staging are known for their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering professionalism. They offer a range of home staging services, with access to a vast inventory of timeless and on-trend furniture and accessories to exceed every homeowner's needs. Whether you have a vacant property or an occupied home, their expertise will help you sell your home faster and for the best possible price. As a member of the Real Estate Staging Association Greater Capital Area, Monica is an expert in preparing a home for sale, offering a unique perspective to each client.