Step 6 To Selling Your Home: Staging For Success

Step 6 To Selling Your Home: Staging For Success

To ensure a smooth and efficient staging process, it’s important to prepare your home before our staging team arrives. Here are some practical tips to get your home ready:

1. Declutter and Clean

  • Remove Personal Items: Pack away family photos, personal collections, and any items that might distract buyers. Remove any valuable item that is breakable (we realize that item can be replace but the sentimental value isn’t). Keep your jewelry away from prying eyes.
  • Deep Clean: Make sure your home is thoroughly cleaned, including floors, windows, and surfaces.

2. Organize Spaces

  • Tidy Up: Clear out unnecessary items from countertops, shelves, and tables.
  • Storage Solutions: Use storage bins or rent a storage unit for items you want to keep but need out of sight.

3. Repair and Refresh

  • Fix Minor Issues: Repair leaky faucets, squeaky doors, and any visible damage.
  • Touch Up Paint: Apply fresh paint to walls, especially in high-traffic areas, using neutral colors.

4. Maximize Light

  • Open Curtains and Blinds: Let in as much natural light as possible.
  • Replace Light Bulbs: Ensure all light fixtures have working, high-wattage bulbs.

5. Enhance Curb Appeal

  • Quick Landscaping: Mow the lawn, trim hedges, and plant fresh flowers.
  • Clean Exterior: Power wash the exterior walls, driveway, and sidewalks.

6. Create a Welcoming Atmosphere

  • Fresh Scents: Use air fresheners or bake cookies to create a pleasant aroma.
  • Set the Temperature: Make sure your home is comfortably warm or cool.

7. Prepare Key Rooms

  • Living Room: Arrange furniture to highlight space and flow.
  • Kitchen: Clear countertops and ensure the sink is empty.
  • Bedrooms: Make beds with clean, neutral bedding and clear nightstands.

8. Remove Pets

  • Pet-Free Zone: Arrange for pets to be elsewhere during staging to avoid distractions and ensure the home is clean and allergen-free.

9. Gather Important Documents

  • Property Information: Have any relevant documents about your home ready for the stager, such as floor plans or renovation details.

10. Be Ready to Communicate

  • Stay Available: Make sure you’re reachable in case our team  has questions or needs your input during the process.

By following these steps, you’ll help us work efficiently and effectively, ensuring your home is presented in the best possible light to potential buyers.