Less is more or more is less?

Actually, this is not an oxymoron..in fact both are correct.

We live in a society that advertises, get bigger, get more, keep buying.. and so it's no wonder that when the time comes to sell your property you have so much  "stuff" whether valuable or necessary or dare I say expendable?

So for most people, selling a home is the time to purge and get ready for new beginnings.  It's been my experience from my own moves that it's best to purge before you sell.  So, how to do we do that?  Not as easy as it sounds.  Suddenly, everything you have is important and necessary.

When you stage your home, the trick is to clear it of all  items that you have not used in 3 months.
Hard to believe, but if you have not used that plate set in your cupboards or the wine glasses in your shelves (although wine glasses I always use guests or no guests..) then pack them up.
That beautiful vase that was given to you on your wedding day?  Pack it up.  Those heirloom dishes, pack them up.  All those dvds sitting on the shelf, the computer games, put them away.
All those precious memories in picture frames... put them safely in a box.  Those shoes?  Well I am the ultimate shoe girl but the truth is, you won't be using all those pairs of shoes in the next few weeks!  (I would never openly admit to that by the way...)Put them safely in a well labelled box and let your closet reveal all the space is really does have.  The same with the clothing, coats etc.

The fact is that the more you pack away and store, the more space your home will have and the more attractive it will be to the prospective home buyer.  Every one is looking for more space.  So give them the true visual of your home, by eliminating all the extras and exposing the real space your home has to offer.

So, the question is, Less is more or more is less?  Answer.. well you know...

Happy Staging!

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