Want to highlight a feature? Use color, lighting, and placement to draw the eye. Make it feel curated —not cluttered. And please—ditch the one-pillow-on-the-bed look. Give it life. Give it softness. Give it a vibe. DIY or Hire It Out? You can DIY this if you’ve got the time, the eye, and the discipline to detach from your stuff. But if the thought of parting with your flamingo wall clock sends you into a panic, hire a pro. Great stagers are ROI machines. They know how to make small spaces look huge and boring rooms look bougie.
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Should You Stay or Go? Ah, the big question: do you live in your staged home or move out? Pros of Moving Out: • No more scrambling for showings • Easier for agents to access • No risk of toys, pets, or breakfast dishes ruining the vibe • Total control over the showing experience Cons of Moving Out: • Vacant homes can scream “desperate seller” • Buyers may assume you're in a rush and throw you lowball offers Bottom line: if you can keep it staged and spotless while living in it, stay. If you can't, move out, stage it right, and hold your ground. Wrap-Up: Sell a Mood, Not Just a Room In the end, staging is how you frame the story buyers want to
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