Top 10 Honey Dos To Stage Your Home

• Set your listing price by utilizing area comparables, not based upon what you think, need or want.  The market really doesn't care about anything other than what a buyer is willing to pay.
  
• We want to get you packing so start by putting personal collections and photos away.
  
• A fresh coat of paint has the power of that red dress for success, but don't paint red.
  
• Disclose material facts, especially the stuff you are tempted not to.  Momma knows best and honesty is the best policy.
  
• Fix all running toilets, or risk flushing profits down the drain.
  
• Remember that "outside" is the new "inside." Show off all of your living spaces.
  
• Visit model homes (and my blog spot) to see how neutrality and spaciousness are made to feel so inviting.  Make good use of light.  High wattage light bulbs are your friend.
  
• Grind a lemon in the garbage disposal, take out the trash, but don't cover odors with sprays.  If your Realtor tells you that there is an odor don't be a hater.  Her honesty is in your best interest so hire her!
  
• If your thumb isn't green then display nice quality fakes or choose groupings of natural items.  Always think in odd numbers when grouping, so pick 3 or 5.  There are some really nice fake lemons out there but if you have kids beware.  Fake lemons have been known to be used for things other than staging and can lead to consequences leaving mom pretty sour.
  
• Keep your day job. Hire an agent and assist them in doing what they do best.