Analyzing 8,487,8778.5M ReviewsFor 24,10824.1K Experts
We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 17,242 Google reviews of 149 top-rated home staging services nationwide; 7 of them in Cary, NC. Updated November 5, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of home staging services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  The Prosperous AgencyCary, NC | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Linda Trevor & Co.Cary, NC | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.98 | — |
| 3 |  COMPASS NC - Debbie Van Horn & CoCary, NC | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Tina Caul | Caul Group ResidentialCary, NC | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.92 | — |
| 5 |  EmpowerHome Team RaleighCary, NC | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%81+6.7Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.91 | — |
| 6 |  Showhomes Raleigh Home StagingCary, NC | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%87+51.1Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAA–– | 4.94 | — |
| 7 |  Town & Country Realty, Inc. Mike MontpetitCary, NC | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty55−4.5Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAACA | 4.93 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 7 home staging services we rated in Cary, NC compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated home staging services in Cary, NC average 5.0★ on Google across 1,828 reviews. Linda Trevor & Co. has the top rating (5.0★), and Tina Caul | Caul Group Residential has the most reviews (817). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,828 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Linda and her team were wonderful! They made sure I got the best price possible and were available every step of the way. I always thought buying a house would be difficult and tedious, but Linda made the process…” — Google review
“Ruth Ann is pro-active in communicating and leading the process—the complete package as a realtor, plus she’s a joy to work with!” — Google review
“Mihai is very responsive. Treats the properties to purchase like he is the one purchasing it, so you will know you will get the best ideas and best advises there is because he wants his own property to be pristine as…” — Google review
“Sherrie and her team are amazing. They staged the house in less than a day and it looks amazing! Thank you! Can’t recommend them enough!” — Google review
“Linden Creeks team is very professional and detail oriented. Their staging was on point, they really captured the theme of the home. With their help we were awarded the GOLD award for this years Parade of Homes! Cheers!” — Google review
“Ginia Houston was awesome to work with. She met all of our needs and we will not hesitate to use her on our next purchase.” — Google review
“My experience was fantastic. Mike and his whole team were professional, did things in a timely basis, and there were absolutely NO surprises. I highly recommend this company for anyone buying or selling a house. 10/10.” — Google review
“Thank you to Sea Breeze Home Staging and Design! Chrissy is extremely responsive and worked to get my listing scheduled quickly for staging. She always communicates during the process with updates. Their staging…” — Google review
“Debbie, Ashley, Mike and the entire team are more than advertised. Very professional, excellent and timely communication skills, compassionate, and fun to work with as they guided us through the process and yes, in…” — Google review
“Fast, professional, and able to provide maximum value for my budget. Created a tremendous impact for the listing of my home. Leanne and her team knocked it out of the park for us!” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for home staging service listings in and around Cary, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Linda Trevor & Co. has the highest Google rating on our Cary list: 5.0 out of 5 from 185 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Tina Caul | Caul Group Residential has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 817, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Cary-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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