In order to get top dollar for our clients’ homes we offer FREE staging! This can include vacant home staging or even partial staging for sellers who are intending to live in their home during the sales process.
A home that looks its best is more likely to sell faster and for a better price. Here are a few tips for preparing your home for market and staging it for showings.
Outside
Repaint or touch up trim
Make needed repairs
Wash windows and screens
Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
Weed and feed lawn and maintain mowing
Entrance
Check doorbell and replace lightbulbs
Put out new welcome mat
Clean, repair or repaint front door
Sweep walkway
General
Replace burned-out lightbulbs
Clear out closets
Eliminate clutter
Neutralize and Depersonalize
Rooms
Touch-up or repaint walls, trim and ceilings
Clean or replace carpeting
Clean curtains, shutters and blinds
Clean fireplace, mantle and surrounding areas
Kitchen & Bath
Clean appliances inside and out
Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers and pantry
Clean, repair or replace faucets and fixtures Declutter counters
Regrout sinks, tubs and showers
Before Each Showing
Pick up toys and clutter
Clear off counters and tabletops
Turn on lights
Make beds
Make sure home smells inviting
Set thermostat to comfortable temperature