--- title: Moving Furniture for Home Staging and a Sale url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-and-home-staging/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - Getting furniture ready for home staging # Getting furniture ready for home staging and a sale Staging a home for sale often means moving some of the furniture out so the rooms look open, and storing it until you move. Plan the de-clutter, the storage and the move date together, so the house shows well while the rest of your belongings wait safely in a vault. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A house that sells well is one where buyers can picture their own things. That means fewer chairs, clear counters and empty closets, which in turn means somewhere to put your belongings for a few weeks. The two moves, out for the sale and into the next home, can be handled as one project. This guide walks through the sequence for sellers in Reno and Sparks. ## De-clutter before the photographs Walk through the house the way a buyer would. Clear countertops, empty half of every closet, take family photos off the walls and put toys, tools and extra furniture out of sight. Rooms that look empty look larger. Your agent or a stager can say which pieces to keep, and which ones make the room feel crowded. ## Decide what stays and what leaves - Keep the best sofa, a bed, and a table in each room that needs it. - Remove oversized or extra pieces, bookcases full of books and personal collections. - Pack off-season clothing, extra dishes and decor you can live without. - Label every box with the room it will go to in the new home. - Take photos of the staged layout so you can put the furniture back the same way for open houses. ## Where the rest goes Vault storage in O'Brien's Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month, in wooden vaults of 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, and goods ship with about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. See [storage while selling a home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-while-selling-a-home/) for how it fits the sale timeline. The crew can pick up the furniture from the house, and later deliver it to the new address. ## In-home furniture moving and help O'Brien's offers in-home furniture moving, de-clutter help and home-staging help, so the crew can rearrange within the house as well as move items out. That can be as small as moving a sofa from one room to another or as large as clearing a floor. A free in-home estimate shows what the work will take, and the estimator can describe what the crew would do. ## Match the sale to the move date Closings move, and a move set too early or too late creates a gap. Ask your agent for the likely closing date, set the move date after it, and keep an extra week in the plan. If the new home is not ready, storage covers the gap. [How far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) and [a moving timeline](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-timeline/) help with the calendar. ## Keep the paperwork clear Federal rules for interstate household goods moves in 49 CFR Part 375 call for a written estimate and an inventory when the move crosses a state line. A move inside Nevada is regulated by the Nevada Transportation Authority. Either way, ask for the services and the storage to be listed on the written estimate. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Nevada Transportation Authority](https://nta.nv.gov/) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods moves)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Storage while you sell your home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-while-selling-a-home/) - [Local moving in Reno, Sparks and Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/local-moving/) - [How far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) - [How to prepare furniture for storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/preparing-furniture-for-storage/) Moving guides ## Read next - [What is FF&E?](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-ffe/) - [Hotel renovation FF&E logistics](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/hotel-renovation-ffe-logistics/) - [Planning a laboratory move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/planning-a-lab-move/) - [Moving office IT and equipment](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/office-move-it-and-equipment/) - [Business records storage basics](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/records-retention-and-storage/) - [What white-glove delivery means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/white-glove-delivery-meaning/) - [What to ask an FF&E installer](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/choosing-an-ffe-installer/) - [How to pack a moving box properly](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-a-moving-box/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How much furniture should I remove for staging? Enough that each room looks open and its purpose is clear. A stager or your agent can give advice on the amount for your home. ### Can I store furniture just for the listing period? Yes. Short-term storage works for the weeks a home is on the market. ### Does the crew move furniture within the house? O'Brien's offers in-home furniture moving, and the estimator can describe the work for your home. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070