Do we have to move out of our house before selling it?

[Anonymous]

Your realtor should be able to get a stager in there for a walk through on her/his dime. Take an hour or two with that person and get opinions on editing and rearranging. This can make a huge difference. Sometimes for a nominal fee the stager or your realtor can add a few items later to really pull it all together.

[Anonymous]

I agree, if you're not using a realtor that includes at least a staging consult, then you are not getting your money's worth. Especially if that realtor is charging you 2%. We paid 2% two years ago (before the legal settlement) and our realtor included staging and minor landscaping (trimming bushes and mulching).