A little decluttering, rearranging and sprucing can help win over buyers By Staci Dennis Correspondent for The Virginian-Pilot Houses are filled with objects we love and treasure. But when it comes time to sell a house, those items we cherish may look like just plain clutter to prospective buyers. In today's market, curb appeal goes a long way. Creating an ideal home for buyers can be as simple as painting the walls, rearranging furniture or clearing the countertops. Setting up your house to sell, or home staging, is not about remodeling or making your home look sterile.
Home staging is the process of preparing a home for sale, regardless of price or location.
Staging focuses on simple steps to make your home show like a model without spending a lot of money. It has pluses and minuses, as well as competition. To be competitive, your house should be priced right and look better than the others. It's essential to present your house in the best possible light. Remember how you felt when looking for a home and how many you passed over because they didn't look good.