Home Staging - Vermont Living Guide

Lighting and Flooring: The Details Buyers Notice Without Realizing It When Selling Your Home

Lighting and flooring updates are some of the most affordable ways to change how a home feels before it hits the market. Learn which fixtures matter most, how to check for hardwood under old carpet, and when refinishing floors is worth it versus a deep clean.

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Curb Appeal and the "Come This Way" Moment: What Vermont Home Sellers Need to Know

Before buyers get out of the car, they've already formed an impression. Vermont sellers often overlook curb appeal — here's how simple, low-cost fixes create the "come this way" moment that wins buyers over before they step inside.

29 Jun 2026 home selling Decluttering vermont real estate Home Staging Pre-listing Tips

What Decluttering Actually Means When You Are Getting Ready to Sell Your Home

Decluttering before you list isn't about making your home look empty — it's about helping buyers actually see it. A Vermont real estate agent breaks down what to tackle first, which spaces sellers forget, and why it directly affects your sale price.

17 Jun 2026 Home selling tips Paint Before Listing vermont real estate Home Staging Selling Your Home

What Paint Can and Cannot Do for Your Home Sale

Paint is one of the best-return updates before listing. Learn which rooms matter most, what colors to choose, and why prep work makes or breaks the result.

05 Jun 2026 Home selling tips Preparing to Sell Cleaning Before Listing vermont real estate Home Staging

The First Thing I Look At When I Walk Into a Home

A clean house signals care to buyers. After 20-plus years of walking through homes, it's the first thing I look at and the first thing I tell my sellers to address before listing.