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
The internet as a whole, and Pinterest in particular, 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 more, 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 taupe walls. Whatever you do, make the home welcoming. What would happen if you wore the same shirt without washing it every day for a week? It’s time to re-dress the windows and sofas. Updating the window coverings to complement the paint color and re-covering or purchasing new accent sofa pillows that pop can create a quick upgrade to your home. Also, make sure to update your bathroom collection with clean and bright towels and bathmats. Bring it to life. Consider strategically adding a fresh plant or vase of flowers to the different rooms throughout the home. The keyword to keep in mind is strategically. This does not mean adding a floor plant in every corner and putting a vase of flowers 42
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