Decluttering is the key to staging your home properly to sell, but Kathy Streib, a professional home stager says to make sure you leave enough so your home doesn't look "too staged".

"Sometimes the owner, thinking they were being helpful and offering me a clean slate, would pack up and cart away almost everything in the home except all but the basic pieces of furniture." says Streib. But she stresses that it's important to leave the stager with enough to work with.

"It saves you money in the long run." she says.  So, talk to your real estate professional or home stager before you begin packing or storing, donating or throwing away your furniture and accessories. They can help you repurpose and reposition what you have to help your home sell!

Watch a video about how to Get Rid of Clutter When Selling Your Home

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