The moment you put your house on the market, you must let go -- literally. Know the commemorative plate collection or antique cuckoo clock you cherish? Pack them up and store them away, along with anything else prized and personal you may have on display. While you're at it, give your home a cleaning as you would if your mother-in-law were coming by. And by all means, stop cooking fish and other pungent foods.
All done? If so, you're on your way to successfully staging your home.
Home staging is the art of preparing a home for sale, inside and out.
Be it vacant or occupied, a staged home can sell more than 50 percent faster, according to the Real Estate Staging Association. Plus, staging a home gives it "curb appeal," inside and out. This increases the value of your home.
Staging is often done by professionals, and can cost from $1,000 to $5,000, plus $200-plus for an initial consultation. If you can't afford a stager, or want to give it a try on your own, here are some tips from area home-staging experts, all of whom are trained to see a home through the buyer's eyes.
If you have more than three of …
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