FOR OUR SELLERS:

When it comes time to sell, we all want the most money out of our house. And, there is no shortage of information – from real estate websites to HGTV to YouTube – on what, or what not, to do to "stage" your house. Ideas range from simply tidying up to full house makeovers with a dazzling design crew.

Staging is important and effective – there's no doubt. Think about this: buyers typically establish objective criteria (location,...