Make a plan and pick a focal point Every room needs a focal point. It could be a fireplace, a bed, or a sofa. Make sure the focal point stands out and is not covered up.
De-Accessorize Take all the accessories out and pile them in the hallway.
Decide what furniture leaves and how to arrange the furniture that stays Most rooms have too much furniture. You don't need more than three to five pieces in a living room. When you put things into storage, you can breathe. There's more room. There's less for the buyer to deal with. It's less stressful.
Re-Accessorize From the pile you've created, put just a few things back. Barb Schwarz StagedHomes.com likes to work in groups of threes.
Keep going back to the doorway, keep reassessing what you've done It's important to create an airy, open feeling for each room. Remember that potential buyers aren't going to be hanging out in your house, but wandering around it. Try to think about what breaks up the flow of walking and make any necessary adjustments.
Fine-tune Make sure everything looks clean and fresh.
Set the scene Turn certain lights on to show the room off to best advantage. Set the stereo to a station that plays something nonassertive, like light jazz. Arrange a few pillar candles or votives on a table.
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