We have sold many houses and a couple of times we used a stager. They were a lot less expensive years ago. However, we paid a one-time fee and they came in and told us what we needed to get out of the house to make it look less cluttered and roomier. Then they moved some of my stuff around (wish I had thought of their ideas) and made our house look great. What you're talking about is a company coming in with all new furnishings, pics, etc. so you are in a sense renting this stuff. You have to de-personalize your house, no pics, no trinkets, no extra furniture pieces. Keep it clean. Take down any outdated window treatments. Clean your carpets, wash your windows, paint any areas that need touch-ups and any rooms that do not have a neutral color. Everything should be neutral. Buyers needs to walk in and picture themselves living in THE house, not your house. Another idea is to go to TV website and go to pre-owned houses for sale and look through the pics. You will see what I mean about what not to do and great ideas on what looks nice. Best of luck to you. I think a nice clean uncluttered house can sell itself.
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