Preparing your home for sale can make the difference between a quick sale at full price, and a home that sits unsold for months with several price reductions. Creating emotional appeal for a home can be as simple as painting, rearranging furniture or clearing the countertops. In some cases, it requires making repairs, completing a renovation project or professional staging. Pete Sabine and Leslie Whitney share insider tips about staging your home to sell for top dollar.  0:49 Introduction 1:38 First Steps in Preparing a Home for Sale 3:13 Preparing Vacant and Occupied Homes 4:49 Staging Goals & Strategies 6:44 Over-staging a home 8:06 Neutral colors and content 8:52 Buyers must understand your Marketing Message 9:30 Self-Staging vs. Professional Staging 9:49 Setting your home above the competition 12:14 Buyers buy homes online 13:03 Knowing Your Audience 13:51 Getting Homeowner Approval 14:30 Stagers With Their Own Inventory 15:40 Homeowners Liability 16:25 Staging Plan Process 17:19 Consultation Fees 18:26 Cost of Staging 19:41 What to Expect on Installation Days 21:58 Completed Staging Process 24:36 Removing Staging 25:25 Staging on a Budget 26:49 Obtaining a Home Improvement Loan 29:07 Can a Realtor Pay for Staging 29:46 Wrap Up­ Find our podcasts here: Podbean Spotify iTunes YouTube Google Play   Learn more about Pete Sabine and Leslie Whitney Five Star Real Estate Pro Tips Compass. License #01866771