Home Staging Basics
If the thought of home staging seems overwhelming to you, you can simplify the process by dividing the staging process into segments.
Your first priority should be to clear the clutter from your home, cabinets, drawers, and closets included. If that means packing up some of your personal items and placing them in storage then do so. You want your home to look as spacious as possible.
A fresh coat of paint can totally revitalize a room. If you have painted rooms in extremely bright colors that appeal to you, repaint them in neural tones that have a more universal appeal. Remove personal photos from your walls. Pack away collectibles and toys. If you share your home with a pet, remove the evidence before showing your home. While you love your pet and consider it a family member, buyers often frown on the presence of pets inside 
the home they are thinking of buying.
Make every room live up to its maximum potential. Buyers want bedrooms. If you have turned a bedroom into a storage room or exercise room, remove the items and stage it as a bedroom. You can rent furniture to do this. Create an inviting eating area. Make your bathrooms look as spacious and updated as possible. Kitchen cabinets can be updated simply by changing the hardware.
Make the exterior of your home visually appealing. Keep the yard maintained. Make use of flowers, plants, outdoor furniture and outdoor lighting to add curb appeal to your home. If you have a deck or patio, make it an extension of your living space.
