should shine. Don’t forget the ceiling fans with their dusty blades. • Put away memories. It might be difficult to do if you are staying in the house until it sells, but it is now time to take down your family photos, certificates, sports banners, and anything else that has a personal touch. You want the potential buyers to see the house as an immediate home for them, not to have them subconsciously weighed down with the need to clear the house of all your belongings. • Fresh air. Open up the windows frequently! Use air- fresheners throughout the home. Step back and look at your house with the eyes of a potential buyer who has never entered through the door. Do a walk-around on the outside, and then go slowly through the house to see what can be cleared away or scrubbed down. All of this might take some time, but it will save you money, whether you are hiring a staging expert or doing it yourself.
DIY
Pinterest has become a great online resource for learning how to improve your living space through creative projects. If you find out that you have enough furniture but just need to embellish your home a bit, here are some ideas: • Brighten it up. Do you have a “sad” paint color in any or all rooms? Is the house monochromatic? Consider repainting rooms according to their purpose, such as using soft neutrals like mild yellows or creams that set off a glow when the sun shines in the dining room. Add an accent wall in the living room by choosing a complementary color such as a calming sage green or a deep red against
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