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Granted this can be an annoying process, because you may tend to say to yourself,
“Hey, if they don’t like the way I’ve decorated my home…and they can’t see past
it…that’s too bad. I’m not changing it.” And you have every right to take that
approach…because after all, it is your house. However, keep in mind that the goal is to
make it NOT be your house. AND…to get top dollar. So, take a deep breath and be
willing to de-personalize it to make is most appealing to Buyers.
Here is huge tip that is not so much about physical staging of the property as it is a way
to position your home in the market with a higher perceived value. Provide a “Home
Warranty” on your home. Anything pre-owned feels better if it comes with a warranty.
Then, make sure you highlight the warranty in your marketing as a value-added benefit
for the buyer.

In addition to the marketing value, having a warranty already covering the house
benefits you because it eliminates many post-closing issues caused by a brand new
home warranty that does not go into effect until closing. The problem with that is that
the home warranty company may exclude issues for the buyer calling them
“pre-existing.” Consequently, the buyers may come back to you seeking for you to pay
for sometimes costly repairs. You might call a home warranty a “virtual” staging feature
that makes your home “show” better and with more value from the buyers’ perspective.

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