Wallpaper — turns out that it’s almost always a negative if you’re trying to sell your home.

Ditto too much personality. And, of course, clutter.

Patti Stern of PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating in Cheshire has some very helpful insights about home staging — which often will help you sell your house faster and without having to lower your asking price. Click here for my recent story, with more before and after photos.

(Photos courtesy of PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating)