Rose Morrison, Home and Lifestyle Expert, Managing Editor for Renovated. Article shown as published in NAR Realtor® Styled, Staged & Sold. Olfactory anchoring can be a powerful staging tool in strategically placing scents to shape buyers’ emotional response to a home. Imagine putting a vanilla candle in the kitchen, and an hour later, a potential […]

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September 8, 2026

How to Use Scent Zones to Help Sell a Home

In just a few days, you can transform a home’s yard from overlooked to unforgettable.NAR REALTOR® News—Styled, Staged & Sold blog FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER, especially when you’re selling a home. Long before buyers step inside, they’re forming opinions based on your lawn, your entryway and the overall look from the street. Strong curb appeal can […]

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May 6, 2026

How to boost curb appeal in two weekends or less

When courting baby boomers, use strategic staging to get their attention. By: Evelyn Long Selling houses to baby boomers—a demographic that holds tremendous real estate wealth—can be challenging. Retirees seeking forever homes usually want to stretch their pensions in any way they can, and that means making a decision between staying put or seeking out a […]

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December 19, 2025

Home Staging Tips for the Silver Tsunami Era