Curb Appeal: Creating a Lasting First Impression

Staging a home for sale also includes creating curb appeal, which is the way the outside of the home is presented. In her book Home Staging: The Winning Way to Sell Your House for More Money, Barb Schwarz, President and CEO of StagedHomes.com, said you can't sell it if you can't see it, so clients should keep their homes the center of focus. To do that, make sure clients' landscaping doesn't impede a view of their homes or is an eyesore to approaching home seekers. Great advice for sellers seeking curb appeal: Cut back all shrubs and bushes to window height, move children's toys to the backyard, and regularly clean and sweep paved driveways. Frequently rake, weed and remove fallen leaves and dead plants from your yard.