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Staged homes sell 88% faster and for 20% more than non-staged homes, a report found.
There are a few common mistakes when preparing your home for sale that can deter potential buyers.
Business Insider spoke to Dan Mazzarini, an interior designer and the creative director at BHDM Design, and Meridith Baer, the owner of Los Angeles-based luxury home-staging company Meridith Baer Home, about the biggest mistakes people make when staging.
Home staging can seriously up the value of your home when trying to attract a buyer, research shows.
A survey by the National Association of Realtors conducted in 2021 found that 82% of buyers' agents said home staging made it easier for their buyers to visualize themselves in the home.
A 2023 report by Realtor.com also found that staged homes sell 88% faster and for an average of 20% more than non-staged homes.
Here are the biggest home-staging mistakes people make when trying to sell their house.
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Leaving up all the "Live, Laugh, Love" pillows and quotes around your home.
A succulent with the quote "Live, Laugh, Love" on the pot.flyesra/Shutterstock
Keeping personal items like family photos and kids' toys out in the open.
Kids toys in a white basket.prachi_sharma/Shutterstock
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Cluttering the living room with excess throw pillows, books, and trinkets.
Sofa with colorful pillows.Africa Studio/Shutterstock
Leaving clutter like cookbooks and small appliances on your kitchen counters.
A kitchen with appliances on the counter.Gaf_Lila/Shutterstock
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Not replacing your old bedding or towels with fresh linens.
White pillows, duvet and duvet case on a blue bed.World_of_Textiles/Shutterstock
Leaving dirty or half-used toiletries and shampoo bottles in your bathroom and shower.
Shampoo and shower gel products in a bathroom.Gary Perkin/Shutterstock
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Forgetting to put away any valuables or jewelry you wouldn't want to go missing.
Jewelry and clutch bags on a wooden dresser.WorldWide/Shutterstock