Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to bottom-line booster in residential real-estate marketing. New tools—ranging from one-click virtual staging apps to vision-driven automated CMAs—let agents upgrade photos, pricing and storytelling in under an hour. Early adopters report sale-price lifts of roughly 3–5 percent and faster days-on-market, all while slashing prep costs and labor.

Getting your home ready to sell? Removing certain personal and distracting items can significantly boost buyer interest and speed up your sale. From family photos to pet accessories, each object you take away helps buyers picture their own future in the space. Here are 8 key things to remove before listing your home.