#1: Shift your Focus - Before you do anything, you have to stop thinking of your house as your HOME and begin to think of it as your single largest investment which you want to get the largest possible return on.

#2: Paint - Paint is the most cost-effective way to enhance a room! Be as objective as possible and decide which rooms could use a fresh coat of paint. Dark colors make a room seem smaller and some bright colors might not please everyone. Repaint main rooms in fresh, neutral colors. We can help you with the choice of colours if you are uncertain as to what direction to go with your colour choices.

#3: Great listing photos attract potential buyers - Chances are that potential buyers are first searching the Internet for the properties that they might be interested in. These photos have to impress and generate an emotional desire within a potential buyer, compelling them to want to see the property "live".

#4: Maximize your curb appeal - A lack of curb appeal can deter a visitor from wanting to go in. Avoid this situation from happening to you. Keep the lawn cut, bushes trimmed, leaves raked or snow removed. Put a planter/flower pot at the entrance, if the time of the year allows.

#5: De-clutter – The art of creating space - Buyers want to see space. A cluttered house gives the impression of being poorly maintained and looks smaller than it really is. Go through the house and decide what to throw out, what to donate and what to put in storage. De-cluttering is one of the most valuable Home Staging tips that you will get. If you need help, we'll be happy to lend you a hand.

#6: Tidy up and repair - We recommend walking through each room and making two lists - one list for cleaning and the other for fixing. Your home should be spotless for viewings. Likewise, fixing small but visible things is important. Chipped paint, loose or missing tiles, broken door handle, a closet door that doesn't quite close properly - they can become a BIG turnoff for a potential buyer.

#7: Update - Make sure that your furniture, light fixtures and accessories look contemporary. You can achieve the "fresh" look without spending a lot. Changing light fixtures or faucets can make quite an impact on the look and feel of a room. Simple things such as a new bed ensemble, a few decorative pillows and two nice table lamps will transform a bedroom.

#8: De-personalize - The idea is to make the house attractive to as many potential buyers as possible as well as have them concentrate on the property and not the personal stuff of the people who live there.  We recommend to make the house as neutral as possible by taking off and storing any religious or political symbols, diplomas, abundant collections and knick knacks as well as photos of the whole family - they distract from what you are selling - a property and not a home.

#9: Light it up - A bright house is a welcoming house. So open all the blinds/curtains and make sure there is sufficient light in every room, add fixtures, stand up or table lamps - you can't have too much light!

#10: Space optimization - Last but not least, the space management optimization and proper furniture and accessories placement is essential. It will give a home a warm and appealing look and feel. For example, the living room furniture has to be positioned as to create a conversation area which will look toward the room's focal point. A painting, a vase filled with decorative branches or a bowl  fruit will bring ambiance to the room.