Home staging: How to depersonalize your property

When staging your home, it’s important to depersonalize your property so potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Here are a few things you should do:

• Remove most decor and only display plants and wall hangings

• Put away paperwork, medications, and cleaning products

• Remove personal items like family photos and children’s drawings

• Put away toys and sports equipment

• Tuck away trophies, framed certificates, diplomas, and collectables

• Remove religious objects, risqué artwork, and controversial items

Taking steps to depersonalize your property will increase your odds of getting a great offer.