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Debra Gould, The Staging Diva's Top Staging Tips
By Debra Gould, StagingDiva.com | Published: 12/30/2008
Courtesy of Debra Gould, SixElements.com
4. Use brighter lighting to boost sales
Lighting counts.
Keep drapes open for showings, use higher watt bulbs and if updating fixtures, keep them consistent with your home's price point.
If your home will be listed for more than $300,000, don't use $5 builder's fixtures, which reduce your home's perceived value. Using the same reasoning, don't put an expensive crystal chandelier in a $100,000 starter home.