Vacant and Supplemental Staging Furniture Rental + Services Agreement

Last updated May 15, 2025

This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between The Staging Genius™ ("Company") and the undersigned:

• Homeowner(s) ("Client-Homeowner"), who is the owner of the Subject Property to be staged; and

• Paying Party ("Client-Paying Party"), who may be the Homeowner(s) or their Real Estate Agent(s), and is financially responsible for the services outlined herein.

  
  

By signing this Agreement, both parties agree to the following terms and conditions:

RECITALS

A. The Company owns the furniture, décor, and accessories ("Accessories").

B. The Company agrees to lease these Accessories for staging at a designated property ("Subject Property").

SERVICES

The Company provides the following services:

• Vacant Staging

• Supplemental/Occupied Staging

  
  

LIABILITY

• The Company is not responsible for pre-existing damage to personal belongings.

• The Client-Homeowner must inform the Company of any fragile or high-value items.

Deposit & Booking:

• Client-Paying Party agrees to pay a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure staging date. 

• Client-Homeowner and Client-Paying Party agree to sign the agreement Agreement to secure staging date. 

• Client-Paying Party agrees to remit full rental fee as invoiced.

Payment Terms:

• The original invoice fee covers the first three (3) months of staging, starting on the agreed staging date.

• Starting month four (4), 25% of the total original invoice is due monthly and paid for by the Client-Paying Party. 

All sales are final, and we do not offer returns or refunds. However, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, we can provide replacement furniture for an additional fee. This would be paid for by the Client-Paying Party. 

Late Payment & Fees:

• Full payment due by the Client-Paying Party on the first day staging is scheduled.

• Late payments incur a $100 per day late fee. Paid for by the Client-Paying Party.

• Continued delinquency may result in immediate removal of staged items.

Closing & Pickup:

• All items must be picked up on or before the property’s closing date.

• $100 per day will be charged for any items left beyond that date. Paid for by Paying Party. 

Rescheduling:

• Free with 5+ days’ notice.

• $200 fee with less than 5 days’ notice. Paid for by Paying Party. 

Early Termination by Company:

• Company may remove items with 5 days' written notice, or immediately if : a) Client-Payment Party Fails to make payments, orb) Client-Homeowner Moves or damages items without consent.

RENTAL TERMS & USE OF STAGED ITEMS

Vacant Staging:

• Accessories may be displayed but not used (e.g., no sleeping, sitting, or dining).

Supplemental/Occupied Staging:

• The Client-Homeowner is responsible for damage, misuse, or dirt.

• All Accessories must be cleaned before pickup by Client-Homeowner; $100 cleaning fee per item if not.

• Damaged items will be invoiced to the Client-Homeowner within 5 business days; payment due within 5 business days of invoice.

All Accessories must remain at the Subject Property.

PROPERTY ACCESS & CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client-Homeowner must grant full access for install, maintenance, and removal.

• Property must be clean, clear, and ready at least 1 day before staging.

• The Client-Homeowner or Client-Paying Party must provide entry instructions (lockbox code, key, etc.).

• Client-Homeowner grants permission for Company to hang wall art and mirrors.

• The Company is not responsible for patching or repairing holes after removal.

DAMAGE, LOSS, & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITY

• Client-Homeowner is responsible for all items during the rental period.

• Client-Homeowner is financially liable for:

  • Full replacement cost of lost/stolen items.

  • Repairs and loss-of-use fees for damaged items.

Client-Homeowner Security: The property must have functioning fire and theft protection systems.

LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS

• Client-Homeowner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Staging Genius for:

  • Pre-existing property damage

  • Injuries in the staged property

  • Theft or vandalism of Accessories

    
    

PHOTOGRAPHY & MARKETING CONSENT

• The Company may photograph the staged property.

• Client-Homeowner consents to use of these images (including professional photos) for marketing purposes.

  
  

THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

• The Company may contract third parties for delivery and setup.

  
  

CLIENT UNDERSTANDING & DISCLAIMER

• The Company is not a contractor, inspector, or engineer.

• The Company does not guarantee sale price, market time, or offer structural evaluations.

• The Company does not provide disclosure documentation.

  
  

ENTIRE AGREEMENT & BINDING TERMS

• This document represents the full agreement.

• No verbal changes are valid.

• Any changes must be in writing and signed by all parties.

• This Agreement is non-transferable.

  
  

CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE

By signing below, both the Client-Homeowner and Client-Paying Party acknowledge that they:

• Have read and understand this Agreement in full.

• Acknowledge that the Client-Homeowner is responsible for damage, loss, or theft of Accessories due to:

  • Personal use

  • Guests

  • Showings

  • Property issues

  • Natural disasters

• Acknowledge that The Real Estate Agent(s) are NOT liable for damage, loss, or theft of Accessories.

• Acknowledge and consent to the use of pre-owned furnishings, which may show minor signs of wear, as part of the staging design.

• Client must schedule the pickup of staging items at least 7 days in advance to ensure availability and proper coordination.