9 home staging tips for a quick sale

Selling your home in a down market requires the kind of attention to detail that helps prospective buyers envision the space as their own. This is where staging comes in, helping to make any home look like new and reflect care, quality and cleanliness.

Industry surveys show that staged homes sell faster and at higher prices than those that aren't, so the effort and minor expense you invest in the process can definitely put dollars in your pocket at closing time.

Here are nine home staging tips for a quick sale.