The time has come for you to list a house you’ve called home. It is important to find and work with a trusted real estate agent who will help you through the process of listing your home. An agent not only provides expertise about the selling process, but also helps you stay objective. One of the common steps during the selling process is staging your home. Homes that are staged generally drive YOU (the home seller) with a larger return once your home is sold.

Here are 5 easy ways to start staging your home today:

1. Reduce Any Clutter: Whether it’s been a few years or 30 years of memories it’s easy to get comfortable and not put away the various items we use for daily use. Storing the small kitchen appliances behind closed cabinets, disposing of unread magazines, and other clutter can instantly make a home feel much more clean and open to future possibilities.