A fundamental aspect of staging is editing a home’s furnishings. The process of paring back to only those furnishings that enhance the livability of a given space opens up your home to a buyer’s imagination. It literally “makes room” for an individual to see themselves living there.
The only true prerequisite to staging is a clean home. A truly clean environment psychologically registers with all five senses to create a heightened sense of well-being. Why does this work? A number of studies have shown that a clean and well organized environment decreases the level of stress hormones, particularly in women. Purchasing a new home can be tiring and overwhelming. If a potential buyer enters your home and instantly feels a sense of ease you are already halfway to planting a sold sign in the front yard.