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Expand the Closet-One of the most overlooked areas of staging is the closet.  Most people will declutter and move boxes out of the closet but forget about the hanging clothes.  Remove the clothes you only wear once in a while.  If the closet still looks stuffed, remove more.  The ideal closet will have a significant space (two hangers worth) between the next hanger.

B.Y.O.B (Bring your own bed)-A great way to add a bed to a vacant room is to arrange moving boxes into the shape of a bed, and then dress it with nice bedding. 

Put a Lid on It-The best thing you can do for your home, vacant or not, it to close all the drains, sinks, and tubs; close all the lids on all the toilets; close all the closet doors; and let all the sun in.  You'll get amazing immediate results and the cost is zero dollars.

Go Green-If your listing has some green features (EnergyStar appliances, generator, double-paned windows, bamboo flooring), continue the theme with strategically placed soy candels, homemade guest soaps, and green cleaning products under the sink area, people will notice.

Create a Focal Point-Pick out the most visible corner and put a large plant there.  Silk trees work the best.  Set up a spotlight  behind it so it lights up the leaves and throws an interesting shadow on another wall.  It really makes a difference in a person's perception of the space, epecially if it's a large room without too much natural lighting.

Set up a Chat Room-Be sure the living room furniture is positions for conversation as well as entertainment.  Potenital buyers should be able to easily envision sitting in a space where they can talk without having to move a chair or turn completely around.  Also, place fresh flowers in the kitchen.  This brings a sense of caring and pride of ownership.

Add Bathroom Elegance-Get some decorative hand towels, tie a sheer ribbon around them, and place them on towel racks in all the bathrooms. You can also use dried flowers and candles in complementary colors to add a little more pizzazz.

Nix Those Personal Photos-Make sure there are no personal photos to be seen anywhere in your listing.  Pack them up or put them away.  Buyers tend to stop and see who lives there, which takes them away from seeing the home's attributes.

Redo the Doghouse-Freshen and consolidate pet areas.  Purchase new food and water bowls to indicate upkeep and freshness.  Choose one place for pet beds and litter boxes; the laundry or utility rooms or garage space may be appropriate.

Brighten it Up-Replace the lightbulbs in the home with a higher wattage bulbs.  Buyers like 'light and bright' and the brighter the lightbulbs may make all the difference in the world.  Inexpensive & easy!

Frame a Local Scene-Frame pictures from inexpensive calendars and place them throughout the home.  Look for pictures that reflect nature and themes for the local area.  You don't want buyers to wish they were in Aruba while looking at a home in Snowy Illinois.

Entice Them at the Entrance-Tighten any loose doors or cabinets and re-stain, paint, or varnish doors.  Paint the trim on floors and ceilings.  Also, paint outside trims and nicks on the house, especially where clients come into the house.