Home Staging Sells Homes Faster & For More Money Select LanguageFrenchSpanishGermanItalianPortuguese Home Staging is not a new term in the real estate industry, REALTORS® have been advising homeowners for years on how to enhance their home's to attract the "Best Buyer".   However, just recently interior decorators and "stagers" have been offering services to professionally stage homes in preparation for hitting the market.  Staging can not only get more prospects through the door, but more importantly get more money in your pocket!  Think of your property as your product.  You want buyers to be able to envision themselves living there.  Buyers will pay a premium for houses that have the "wow" factor.  The best part, it's not about spending money, it's about being creative.  Top Ten Checklist Local Home Staging Services  Deep clean entire home   Make windows shine  Pack up personal photos  Carpets professionally cleaned  Kitchen counters clutter free  Excess furniture removed  Paint or remove busy or       outdated wallpaper  All lights turned on during       showings  Remove personal items       from bathrooms  Closets organized and       clutter free  Designed to Sell - Tips for home sellers, videos, interactive tools For more ideas on enhancing your home see Home Improvement Home Redesigns by Dina - Creates warm and inviting living spaces  Home Staging Articles Setting the Stage Home Staging - A Modern Tool for Sales  Staging Your Home to Sell REALTORS STAGING CHALLENGE Staging Fact: Barb Schwarz, of StagedHomes.com coined the phrase "staging" in 1972.  Barb says sellers should keep the "three C's" in mind, clean, clutter free, and color.  Staging visual tour