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Style and staging add value to your home President and Publisher Rob Devincenzi Advertising Manager Lori Pearce Advertising Operations Manager Diane Sartarelli The Real Deal is a new section produced by the advertising and marketing division of the Marin Independent Journal with content contributions from local Realtors, among other parties. The Marin Independent Journal is located at 4000 Civic Center Drive, Suite 301 in San Rafael, California 94903. – Photos provided by istock/getty images, Team McGinnis, Realtors By Erin and Kevin McGinnis Team McGinnis, Realtors L et's talk about home staging for a moment! Home staging is much more than placing furniture in a room, or hanging art on the walls. It is much broader, and in fact it encompasses complete property preparation. It's a key part of the home selling process and it can help bring a faster sale and higher price than a home that is not staged. Home staging answers questions like, "Where should I put my sofa?" or "Will my queen-sized bed fit into this bedroom?" It is also about creating a "look and a feel" that appeals to potential buyers. Professional home stagers are knowledgeable about design trends, and know how to use furnishings to help homes look their best and to create a positive emotional connection with buyers. Three top home staging tips Minimize, update with paint, modernize the lighting Erin and Kevin McGinnis, at Team McGinnis, Realtors show how updated paint and minimization can transform a Marin kitchen and dining room. – All photos courtesy of Team McGinnis, Realtors BEFORE AFTER 4 September 19, 2021 The Real Deal A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com