Home Staging Tips

The way that you live in a home, and the way that you market and sell your house are two different things.

Clean all carpets or replace if necessary. Do not offer an allowance;
it is less effective and costs you more.
Repair cracks in walls and paint a neutral color.
Replace all light bulbs and make sure all lights are on for showings.
Clean all window treatments and make sure they are open for showings,
if they are outdated, remove them.
Clean fireplace and glass doors
Remove excessively large pieces of furniture – you want space
Pack up all collections – they are distractions from your house
Reduce books on shelves to just a few for decoration
Reduce numbers of family photos
Take down any awards from the bragging wall
Get rid of newspapers and magazines
Repair broken items like a dripping faucet, running toilet etc.
Pack up all small items especially toys – leave out just a few
Clean off the steps going upstairs
Clean off all tables and remove any sign of smoking
Clear off kitchen counters and leave only the bare essentials
Clean grouted areas in kitchens and baths with bleach
Remove everything form the front of the refrigerator
Clean all blinds
Clean stove, exhaust fan, oven and hood
Keep all cleaning items under the sink
Remove pet dishes out of the way of buyers
Keep closet doors closed and the floors clear
If you closet is packed, remove some of the clothes to storage
Take all poster off the walls in kids rooms
Reduce toiletries on bathroom counters to a minimum
Get rid of mold and mildew
Caulk tub and sinks if necessary.
Remove toilet lid covers and keep seats down
Use only one bath rug or none at all
Neaten the garage and sweep out. Keep items in one area
Moe boats and RVs to a storage facility
Power wash walkways, drive, fence and house
Paint exterior if necessary
Reduce clutter on porches, decks and patios
Clean outdoor furniture
Remove all dead plants, trees and bushes
Repair broken fencing
Weed flower beds
Keep lawn mowed often
Clean all windows and doors and replace cracked ones
Trim branches off the roof
Get rid of firewood
Keep children’s yard toys in he back in a defined area