Branding Book | Rachel Kane

staging your home

Staging helps present your home in the best possible light. It can be as simple as rearranging a few pieces of furniture or as elaborate as hiring a professional to furnish an empty home right down to the plants and artwork.

Here are just a few staging tips that will make your home more marketable.

• Eliminate excess or oversized furniture so the room doesn’t feel overcrowded.

• Remove clutter from all surfaces in the kitchen, bathrooms and throughout the home.

• Allow as much light to come in as possible. Open draperies and shades, remove unnecessary blinds and move any items that may obstruct windows. • While personal photographs and mementos add warmth and character to a home, use them in moderation so buyers will focus on the home and be able to envision it as their own.

• Add furniture, plants or potted flowers to outdoor spaces to make a great first impression on buyers.