- From the National Association of Realtors

In each room, have three goals:

1. Depersonalizing the space by removing family photos, taking everything off the refrigerator, and stripping the kids’ rooms of posters and baseball trophies.

2. Clearing high-traffic areas of excess furnishings to maximize feelings of space and comfort.

3. Highlighting the key features in every room--such as fireplaces or French doors--by making sure they’re not obscured by plants or furnishings.

Here are some tips to help you set the stage:

• Start with the living room. This is often the buyer’s first impression and can make or break the sale. If extensive clutter exists throughout the home, do the living room first and the rest later.
• Partially clear off built-in shelves, cabinets, and countertops. These are important features that need to be prominently displayed.
• Removing clutter is a giant stress reducer as well as a good way to get a head start on packing.

We believe in staging each of our listings, as we know it ensures a faster sale and a better price.

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