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De-Personalize
The #1 rule in staging is to de-personalize. Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms.
De-Clutter
Almost every home shows better
with less furniture.
- Pare furnishings down to the bare essentials
- Pack up those cute knickknacks
- Clean off everything on kitchen counters
- Remove personal items from bathroom counters
Rearrange Closets and Cabinets
Buyers will open closets, kitchen
and medicine cabinets.
- Organize pantry and cabinet contents
- Reduce closet contents to half-full and organized
- Neatly arrange clothing, shoes and shelf items
- Put medicines and personal items out of sight
Remove Favorite Items
If you’re going to take window coverings or fixtures with you, remove them now. If buyers don’t see something, they won’t want it as part of the deal.
- Replace burned-out light bulbs
- Replace cracked floor or counter tiles
- Patch holes in the walls
- Fix leaky faucets and doors that don’t close properly
- Consider painting the walls neutral colors
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Create Great Curb Appeal
If buyers won’t get out of the car because
they don’t like the exterior, you’ll never
get them inside.
- Keep the sidewalks cleared
- Mow the lawn and trim the bushes
- Paint faded window trim
- Plant or pot colorful flowers
- Make sure visitors can clearly see your house number
Make The House Shine
Wash windows inside and out
Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks if necessary
Polish chrome faucets and mirrors
Clean out the refrigerator
Vacuum regularly
Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures
Clean dingy grout
Replace worn rugs
Hang up fresh towels
Replace that old shower curtain
Showing Your Home
If the house looks comfortable, but not personal, you are almost done.
Open drapes to let sunshine in and turn on lights
Fresh flowers are a little luxury that make people feel good
Make sure the temperature is comfortable
Appeal to all the senses. Your home should smell fresh
Outdoor living spaces are becoming more important to people today, so add a few decorating touches
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