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10 (Nearly) Free Things You Can Do To Stage A House: Part 1

I'm totally serious! A lot of people that think that Staging costs too much money, but, honey, there are so many free and low cost fixes that will make your house look super fab!

I'm totally serious! A lot of people that think that Staging costs too much money, but, honey, there are so many free and low cost fixes that will make your house look super fab for its photo shoot and make buyers swoon when they see your house in person.

And, honestly, Staging your house for your online listing is just as important as hiring a great Realtor and setting the right price these days.

Based on all of the Staging Appraisals that I have done over the years, I'm going to share some of my favorite decluttering specifics and give you a few more (nearly) free ideas that you might not have thought about.

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1. Declutter your walls  

Small photos, family photos, dried flower arrangements (especially on the top of your kitchen cabinets!), shelves with small knick knacks...gone!  Pack 'em up.  They will make your photos look distracting and your house dated.

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2. Remove any religious symbols you have on display

3. Clear the shelves:

Your shelves should have 1/3 open space, 1/3 accessories--they should be the size of a football or larger--and 1/3 books--only pretty, hardcover books.  There are some great examples on my Pinterest board Staging 101.

If you would like more Staging strategies, ideas and direction to get your house ready for an amazing online listing and a fast sale, you have 2 great options to work with me right now!

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If you prefer to work together online, schedule a Free 15 minute Laser Staging Preview Call to see if we are a good fit to work remotely here.
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