About Us

Heather Starr, Certified Home Staging Expert (CHSE), Realtor
Central Iowa Home Staging was founded by Heather Starr, who earned the designation of Certified Home Staging Expert (CHSE) from Center Stage Homes, Inc. Heather has helped hundreds of home owners prepare their homes for sale in central Iowa with professional, affordable and effective solutions.
Heather has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Iowa State University and a master's degree in management from Drake University. When she's not working, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons on their rural Madison County acreage where they have horses, dogs and cats.
Alyssa Hilton, Home Staging Expert (HSE)
Alyssa has been staging rooms since she can remember! As a child, she loved rearranging and organizing her bedroom, nothing ever stayed in the same spot for very long. She used the furniture and décor that were already there to create new looks. Alyssa has earned the designation of Home Staging Expert from Center Stage Homes, Inc. As a Home Staging Expert, she’s able to work with homeowners by using their existing furnishings and décor to create beautiful and functional living spaces. Whether it’s staging a home to sell, or redesigning a room, Alyssa is committed to achieving the desired look.
Alyssa resides in Waukee with her husband and three children. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University.