The following "staging tips," by award winning interior designer Lorna Oppenheimer, will help your home look its very best.

- Check the visibility of  your house numbers, repaint or polish if necessary

- Create an inviting walkway. Add color with annuals and a new doormat to brighten your home and welcome buyers 

- Open windows everyday to let in fresh air. Appeal to buyer's sense of smell and create an inviting feeling by lighting candles or baking 

- Sharpen the look of our rooms by paying attention to detail. Polish knobs and handles and replace lights in bathrooms and kitchen as necessary

- Turn on all lights, especially at night, to highlight your home's amenities

- Create a focal point in your entryway by adding a picture, lamp or plant

- Remove furniture to make rooms appear larger and allow for a clear traffic pattern

- Unify the accent pieces and details in your home. Replace old lampshades, bedspreads and bath towels and coordinate  matching area rugs, pillows and candles throughout all rooms

- Try to make a child's room minimally personal and make sure it is safe

-  Always test your doorbell to be certain it is in good working order

- Move your best pieces of furniture toward the front of each room and your least attractive pieces toward the back

- Hang all pictures on the low side and hang mirrors across form windows that get a lot of light or have a view

- Set your dining room table for a decorative appeal

- Place plants and fresh flowers in rooms to add vibrancy and freshness. Use big, bright or bold accessories to draw attention to important areas of the room

- Try not to be present when potential buyers are viewing your home. If you are present, keep conversation to a minimum

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 Los Altos, CA  94022
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