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Here Are Some Simple Staging Tips When Selling Your Home
Dated: April 6 2015
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| Home for Sale - Getting Ready for Showings | |
| Planning Ahead | Yes |
| Walk through each room and criticize the home form a buyer's perspective | |
| Hold a Yard Sale for items stored and unused | |
| Clean Declutter and Depersonalize | |
| Thoroughly clean the entire home | |
| Scrub tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms | |
| Clean hardwood floors (with polish cleaner) | |
| Steam clean carperts and drapes (remove smoke smells if applicable) | |
| Remove dust bunnies | |
| Repair cracks and holes in walls - and pay attention to wood trim | |
| Paint interior walls with neutral colors when needed | |
| Wash and clean light switch areas for stains - and door ways - paint if needed | |
| Remove excess and oversized furniture | |
| Rearrange furniture to maximize space | |
| Orgnize room closets and store out of season cloths out of sight | |
| Hide all pet items from immediate view | |
| Remove family photos, personal collections and medications | |
| Organize garage areas - add bright lights in dark areas | |
| Check all light switches for operations - and repair | |
| Replace all broken blubs and add brighter lights when possible | |
| Secure all hand rails | |
| Secure valuable items | |
| Maximize Curb Appeal | |
| Paint exterior home if needed - including tirm and main door ways | |
| Check front door bells, address number and welcome mat | |
| Powerwash the siding and windows | |
| Inspect gutters and drains - make sure they are secure (remove any rusted areas) | |
| Repair cracks in the driveway and sidewalks | |
| When possible - trim shrubs and trees and rake any leaves | |
| Clean up pet droppings | |
| Pay Attention to Kitchens and Bathrooms | |
| Mop and wax/pollish floors | |
| Clean the countertops | |
| Clean applicances and fixtures | |
| Clean and organize the pantry, cabinets and drawers | |
| Replace old caulking around sinks and bathtubs | |
| Remove stains from sinks, toilets and bathtubs | |
| Hang fresh towels | |
| Appeal to the senses | |
| Install higher wattage incandescent light bulbs to brighten rooms | |
| Turn on ALL lights | |
| Open windows to let in fresh air | |
| Open curtains or blinds to let in natural light and show off views | |
| Refrain from smoking in the home | |
| Show off your home's best features | |
| Remove rugs to show off hardwood floors | |
| Stage the front porch or deck with organized furniture and potted plants | |
| Make sure fireplaces are in working condition | |
| Clean the backyard and pool areas |
Mary Lovera
For 21 years, I’ve happily worked in the Real Estate industry. Prior to this, I was a schoolteacher. And before that, I grew up in a family business, lived internationally, and worked with people of....
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