with a dramatic light source. If you don’t have an abundance of natural light coming in, a chandelier-type light works if your ceilings are high. Otherwise, wall sconces are impressive in smaller spaces. Don’t assume you need to buy ne w fixt ures if you can update your existing one s. Th e aim is to make sure each area of your home is e ff ectively lit. Kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale . Th e combination of ambient, natural, and pendant lighting can bring out the best in your kitchen space. Mounting track lighting underneath cabinets gives the counters an opportunity to shine aesthetically as well as functionally. If you have a hood over the stove, install clear bulbs for the brightest light. Lighting in the bathroom should be intense without being harsh. So ft lig hting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. Staging a home should cover every area of the house; however, there are some spe cifi c places you need to ensure are in their most excellent state: the entrance to your house, the kitchen, the bathrooms, and all toilets. Most buyers put more emphasis on these areas. If you can a ff ord to make changes and small improvements in your home, you’ll be rewarded greatly for your e ff orts. POINTS TO REMEMBER: • Professionally staging your home is an e ff ective strategy if you want to sell it faster and for more money. • Decluttering and cleaning are important elements of staging because they create the impression of more space and help buyers envision themselves living in the home. • Repair or replace broken or unsightl y fixt ures and features. • Minimize furniture and use neutral colors for walls and carpets. • Depersonalize the home you are selling by removing distracting
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