1. Decluter, decluter, decluter!! That collection of Elvis plates-gone. Your endless supply of tupperware-pack it up. Get down to the bare essentials.
2. Hang your draperies higher than they are right now. 90% of windows aren't living up to their full potential and its an easy fix. Your drapery rod should be mounted about 3 inches about the ceiling line/crown molding.
3. Pink is an artist, not a wall color. While bright colors are fun for the kids' rooms this is not the time to show your family's quirky personality to the world.
4. Your flooring could be turning people away. Have your carpets cleaned, mend any transition places where a flooring material is coming up, and polish the wood floors.
5. Do you smell that? Actually, you may not, but your buyers do. When you have lived around a certain scent for an extended period of time, you become immuned to it. This includes pet odors, cigarette smoke, strong smelling foods and mildew in the laundry room.
And there you have it! Five secrets of a professional home stager you can take to the bank!
