Did you know that home staging can increase the value of your home and help your home sell quicker?  Home staging has even been proven to positively affect appraisals! Here are some do it yourself tips. As you Stage, remove three or four big pieces from your house. Living rooms and dining rooms usually contain too many chairs. Too many heavy pieces of furniture make a room look and feel crowded to a buyer.  For the exterior, manicure the lawn, trim the bushes and limit the number of yard art and hanging baskets. Diffuse bright color rooms by using black, for example use black towels in a bathroom or black comforter in a bedroom. Green is a great nuetral interior color to use as it makes people feel comfortable and warm as they walk through your home.  Try and stage using indoor plants in most rooms.  Contact Carrie about staging your home for free using your own furniture!