7 Tips for Staging a Home

1 Get rid of clutter, it sucks all the energy out of a room and prevents buyers from noticing a home's features.
2 Set the table, it allows buyers to imagine entertaining family and friends in this space, creating that important emotional connection.

3 Potential buyers are often skeptical that their large bed and two nightstands would fit in a bedroom. A bed already in place proves the point.

4 Use minimalist window treatments to highlight your view.

5 Don't over-furnish rooms. Staging isn't about decorating; it is about highlighting a home's best features. Also, be sure to banish evidence of pets (feeding dishes, beds, toys) when your home is on the market.

6 Use a lot of greenery. In today's market, selling a house is a price war and a beauty contest.

7 Repair cracks in the drywall and repaint woodwork.

                                                                                                                           By Ingrid Cummings