One of the most difficult areas to stage and stage well, are bookshelves or bookcases. It can be an overwhelming task and does require a lot of props and creativity, more so than staging an entire room. Custom built-in bookshelves can be a great selling point, but merchandising them well will really help highlight this feature. Naked bookshelves are just not as appealing and are not as buyer attractive. Remember, most buyers have a hard time visualizing how spaces can be utilized - take the guess work out of the mix and just show them.

I was curious, as I'm sure the rest of you were when they announced this new program airing on HGTV called "The Stagers", if it would be a true depiction of what Home Staging life is like. I would have to say that it's probably the most realistic of the shows that are out there today, but still does not tell the whole story. Regardless, here are some things that I feel you could learn from the show and apply directly to your own Home Staging business (Part 2 of 2).

Home Staging Expert, Alice T. Chan, shares with you tips and strategies to create irresistible, market ready bathrooms that SELL. Alice will show you how you can make the most of "dated" bathrooms.