Here is the problem we have been running into:We spent over a week preparing the unit for showings by cleaning, decluttering, and fixing minor things.

When I google this topic, they assume that the place isn't vacant so suggested cheap ways to stage a home are more about decluttering and moving around existing furniture.

De-clutter excess furniture/ stage the place.

For helocs and refis appraisers tend to play it very conservative but I would still declutter, lightly stage, turn on all the lights, etc so the apartment shows at it's best.

We took the opportunity to get rid of and declutter a TON of stuff from our home.

You need to take care of these things so that you do not put them off, thwarting your chances of actually striking a good bargain: •De-clutter: Any home with a lot of clutter, that is to say, a house that has not used up its space in a proper manner stands very less chances of getting sold faster for a good price.

MOST IMPORTANT: DECLUTTER, DEPERSONALIZE -- the buyer wants to envision themselves in your household --- this article may help too: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/realestate/small-projects-big-payoff.html

-Master bedroom - declutter/remove personal effects from the top of the dressers.

There are many junk removal services who would help declutter and even upto remodeling demolition cleanup.

Decluttering my toxins and trying to become a newborn baby spiritually and physically.