{"id":4886,"date":"2022-05-25T10:23:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T17:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=4886"},"modified":"2025-05-30T09:58:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:58:33","slug":"tips-for-selling-a-small-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Staging Tips for Selling a Small House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\">Smaller homes have a lot of appeal for a range of buyers \u2014 aging retirees, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.marketresearch.com\/tiny-homes-a-booming-market\">money-savvy millennials<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/tiny-house-movement-future-2021-1\">first-time home buyers<\/a>, to name a few. According to top real estate agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/amber-carlton-co-hl39937n\">Amber Carlton<\/a>, who completes more sales than 95% of agents in Fargo, North Dakota, numerous renters are also looking to purchase small homes because of their relative affordability and so that they can start building equity in a home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\">Carlton says that anything around 1,000 square feet or under is considered a small home. Houses that are part of the trendy \u201ctiny homes\u201d are often <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.marketresearch.com\/tiny-homes-a-booming-market\">500 square feet or less<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What is staging and why is it important?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-9\">What is staging and why is it important?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/staging-a-house-while-living-in-it\/\">Staging<\/a> is a marketing tool in which you arrange furniture and d\u00e9cor in ways that are appealing to potential buyers and that help them envision themselves living in the space. It is essential for attractive and enticing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-house-for-photos\/\">listing photos<\/a> and for successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-many-showings-does-it-take-to-sell-a-house-on-average\/\">showings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\">Good staging can encourage higher offers from buyers and help your home sell more quickly thanks to the increased attention that good photos receive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\">Thus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-important-is-staging\/\">staging is critical<\/a> for selling a small house quickly. The driving principles behind staging small homes are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-13\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Making spaces look bright;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-14\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reducing clutter;<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-15\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Good flow and function; and having<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-16\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Curb appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\">Here are some tips for staging a small house to sell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\"><div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Make it look bright\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31856\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A bright kitchen that can help sell a small house\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-2.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (Callum Hill \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-19\">Make it look bright<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-20\">Repaint<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\">Repaint with a fresh coat of light-colored paint to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-colors-to-use-for-home-staging\/\">make spaces feel larger<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-home-staging-ideas\/\">wrong color can be off-putting to buyers<\/a>, difficult to match for future owners, and risks making spaces look small \u2014 particularly if it is a dark color. Stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-paint-colors-for-selling-a-house\/\">neutral colors such as white, gray, and beige<\/a> to give the illusion of a large and blank canvas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\">You can add pops of color for visual interest via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-home-staging-ideas\/\">rugs, plants, vases, throw pillows, and bowls of fruit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-23\">Bring on the light<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\">Lots of natural light is critical for selling a small house. Ensure that your home is letting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/increase-natural-light-in-your-home-4050531\">as much natural light as possible<\/a>, because light can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/small-living-room-ideas\/\">create a sense of spaciousness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\">Hang white or cream <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/small-living-room-ideas\/\">sheer curtains<\/a> to let in natural light. Also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/small-living-room-ideas\/\">hang curtain rods as high as you can<\/a> to create the visual impression that the ceiling is taller than it is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\">If you have a room that has little-to-no natural light, then consider adding recessed lighting. You can also<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/decorate-with-mirrors\/\"> strategically place mirrors<\/a> to make the space feel bigger and brighter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\"><div id=\"section--3\" data-toc-header=\"Make it look big and functional\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-28\">Make it look big and functional<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-29\">Stage with \u201cnormal\u201d furniture<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\">Some may think that smaller furniture can make spaces look bigger, but it actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/small-living-room-ideas\/\">risks making spaces look cluttered<\/a>. Yet, oversized pieces may make tight spaces difficult to navigate for potential buyers. One of Carlton\u2019s tips for staging a small house to sell is to stick with furniture that is \u201cnormal-sized\u201d\u2014not too big and not too small.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-31\">Create a layout that flows and has privacy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\">Aim for an open floorplan with some private areas, which is a layout dubbed by some as a \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/is-open-concept-going-out-of-style\/\">partial open concept<\/a>.\u201d This means having a predominantly open concept with clear lines of sight while having some private spaces for work and school that can be relatively shut off from the rest of the home. Also, open any doors to promote the home\u2019s mostly-open flow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-33\"><div id=\"section--4\" data-toc-header=\"Make it look pristine\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\"><section class=\"building-block bb-type-default bb-agent-quote bg-none\" id=\"bb-1\"><div class=\"body block\"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"block-content\">            <blockquote class=\"post-blockquote\">\n                <q>Whether boxes or paperwork or junk or literally garbage, it needs to be cleaned up. And if that takes professional help, then you\u2019ve got to do it because you could be losing tens of thousands of dollars.<\/q>\n                                    <div class=\"contributors\">\n                        <ul class=\"list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <div class=\"inner\">\n                                    <div class=\"opener\">\n                                        <div class=\"avatar\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.homelight.com\/uploads\/agent\/picture\/3026631\/normal_16251678_10154920803438784_279102593806349496_o.jpeg\" alt=\"Amber Carlton\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"info\">\n                                            <strong>Amber Carlton<\/strong>\n                                         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            <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/blockquote>\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-35\">Make it look pristine<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-36\">Declutter &amp; depersonalize<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-37\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/decluttering-home-in-quarantine-coronavirus\/\">Decluttering<\/a> is integral to making a space look bigger and, according to Carlton, to helping buyers envision their items in the home. Discard any unwanted items or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-full-of-stuff\/\">rent a storage unit<\/a>. Carlton says that you can also hide items in a garage if necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-38\">Likewise, depersonalizing a space by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/should-you-take-down-pictures-selling-home\/\">taking down pictures that have faces<\/a> helps to remove distractions for potential homebuyers. However, it is fine to have \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/should-you-take-down-pictures-selling-home\/\">neutral wall art<\/a>\u201d that focuses on shapes, silhouettes, or landscapes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-39\">Deep clean<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\">Scrub like your home\u2019s sale price depends upon it \u2014 because it does. Simply having a clean home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-out-a-house-to-sell\/\">can increase a home\u2019s value by 3%-5%<\/a>, and cleanliness is integral to selling a small house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-41\">For bathrooms, scrub any surface that is touched by steam to remove dust, grime, and residue and to create a clean, spa-like feel. Store away any personal products, fix or replace anything that leaks, and remove all clutter from the counters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-42\">For kitchens, remove any refrigerator magnets and clean all handles, backsplashes, walls, cabinets, and under the sink.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-43\">For bedrooms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/house-cleaning-checklist\/\">get rid of any pet hair, stains, or dirty clothing<\/a>. Also, make the beds and straighten any throw pillows.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-44\">Dump any trash<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-45\">Anything that could be considered trash needs to go. \u201cWhether boxes or paperwork or junk or literally garbage, it needs to be cleaned up,\u201d says Carlton, \u201cand if that takes professional help, then you\u2019ve got to do it because you could be losing tens of thousands of dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\"><div id=\"section--5\" data-toc-header=\"Strategically stage\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-47\">Strategically stage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-48\">There are certain areas that, when staged properly, can show off a home\u2019s potential \u2014 no matter what the size. The National Association of Realtors\u00ae finds that <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2021-profile-of-home-staging-report-04-06-2021.pdf\">the most commonly staged rooms in 2021 were the living room, kitchen, main bedroom, and dining room<\/a>. In addition to these, home offices and closets are important to stage to sell a small house.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-49\">Home office<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sterlinghomesrealestate.com\/2021\/05\/home-office-value\/\">Home offices have become hot-sellers<\/a> since the rise of remote work. However, small homes may not have space to devote specifically to a home office. If that is your situation, you can still stage a home office <i>space<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-51\">Home office space can be put in a range of places: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/building-a-home-office\/\">a partitioned area of a room, a closet, a garage, a basement, or a spare bedroom<\/a>. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/staging\">under-the-stairs closet<\/a> is also an option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/small-living-room-ideas\/\">delineate the space via rugs<\/a> or office furniture. Carlton states that a regular-sized desk that has drawers, is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-office-staging\/\"> organized<\/a>, and has succulents or other nice touches will suffice. She suggests searching the Internet at sites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/\">Pinterest<\/a> for inspiration.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-53\">Closets<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\">For staging a small house to sell, it\u2019s critical to show buyers how much storage its closets have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-55\">You can have some (but not many) items in a closet to help buyers envision their belongings in the space. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-home-staging-ideas\/\">Remove most of your linens and towels<\/a>, reduce your clothing to give your closet <a href=\"https:\/\/debradobbs.com\/10-tips-to-organize-your-closet-and-sell-your-home-faster\/\">some breathing room<\/a>, replace any clear bins with solid-colored or opaque ones so as to give more of a \u201cclean canvas\u201d look, store accessories in drawers, and replace any muddled light bulbs with new ones to illuminate the space as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-56\">Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houselogic.com\/sell\/preparing-your-home-to-sell\/home-staging-tips-and-checklist\/#bedrooms\">replacing mismatched hangers<\/a> with uniform ones for a non-distracting look.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-57\">Living Room<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\">Have a mostly cleared-out, depersonalized space with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-house\/\">dashes of color and texture via throw pillows, rugs, and lamps<\/a>. A few books, end tables, or shelves can also make the room feel welcoming without causing it to feel small and cluttered.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-59\">Kitchen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/real-estate\/articles\/how-to-stage-your-home-to-sell\">Clear your counters<\/a> of small appliances, but add herbs or a plant to give the space a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/kitchen-staging-ideas-36621972\">fresh component<\/a>.\u201d Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/kitchen-staging-ideas-36621972\">replace your lighting fixtures and cabinetry\u2019s hardware<\/a> to update your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houselogic.com\/sell\/preparing-your-home-to-sell\/home-staging-tips-and-checklist\/\">Organize your pantry<\/a> and leave some space so that it looks bigger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-62\">Finally, deodorize the room through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-old-house-smell\/\">cleaning (the sink may be a culprit)<\/a>, purchasing an air filter, and using citrus scents.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-63\">Main bedroom<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-bed\/\">neutral bedspreads and avoid floral patterns<\/a> to widen your appeal to potential buyers. You can purchase a budget-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-bed\/\">bed-in-a-bag<\/a> if necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\">Also, apart from your bed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-home-staging-ideas\/\">remove as much furniture as possible to make the room look more spacious<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-66\">Dining room<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-67\">Small homes may not have formal dining rooms, but you can use a table and matching chairs to define the space and function and to exude \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-house-for-photos\/\">the design style and scale of the dining room<\/a>.\u201d Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-stage-a-house-for-photos\/\">centerpiece to create a focal point and classy tablespace<\/a>, but don\u2019t go overboard. Plants, a couple of candlesticks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/outdoors\/gardens\/garden-styles-and-types\/create-a-closed-lid-terrarium\">a terrarium<\/a>, or a few votive candleholders are all good options for staging a small house to sell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-68\"><div id=\"section--6\" data-toc-header=\"Don\u2019t forget about outdoor spaces and curb appeal\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31857\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A porch swing could add value to selling a small house\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tips-for-selling-a-small-house-1-1.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (Brocreative \/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-69\">Don\u2019t forget about outdoor spaces and curb appeal<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-70\">Clean<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-71\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-the-outside-of-your-house\/\">Powerwash the outside<\/a> of the house, windows, patio, railings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/prep-your-house-for-sale\/\">entryway<\/a>, lights, etc. in order to welcome potential buyers to a grime-free home.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-72\">Paint<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-paint-colors-for-selling-a-house\/\">Paint<\/a> the home\u2019s exterior if necessary as a new paint job can add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/should-i-repaint-my-house-before-selling\/\">an average of $7,571 to a home\u2019s value<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-74\">Spruce up the garden<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/curb-appeal-for-selling-your-home\/\">Mow the grass<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/diy-curb-appeal\/\">trim tree branches and bushes<\/a> that are blocking any natural light from entering the home. Also, pull any weeds and plant colorful flowers to create a welcoming garden to help sell a small house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-76\">Consider creating a relaxing garden oasis by adding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/backyard-features-that-add-value\/\">firepit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/backyard-patio-ideas\/\">cushioned seating<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/outdoor-room\/\">water feature<\/a> if you have enough space and if these additions would not make your outdoor area look cluttered and cramped.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-77\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Connect with a Top Agent to Sell Your Small House<\/h3>\n                        <p>Top agents sell homes faster and for more money than average agents. It takes just two minutes to match clients with the best real estate agents, who will contact you and guide you through the process.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Find Agent<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-78\">Staging a small home to sell can feel overwhelming, but these tips for staging a small house to sell should help. 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