I recently went into a home where an agent had given the homeowners some Home Staging tips. She told the clients to take everything off the kitchen counters leaving them bare. She suggested painting the house a nice neutral white and using spray to neutralize the odor in the home.

Sometimes a little knowledge can be dangerous.

There is more to home staging than getting rid of the clutter and neutralizing the home. No one wants to live in an institutional setting with no warmth or personality.

Professional home stagers are trained in current decorating trends as well as proven home staging techniques - in most cases it helps to hire a professional.

If you think you are ready to give home staging advice or stage your own home try taking this quiz from the National Association of Realtors.  It a simple 10 question quiz.

If you are considering home staging and live in the Rockland County NY or Bergen County NJ area call Rockland Home Staging today.  We will take the guesswork out of getting your home ready for sale.  (845)731-9510.