Tips For Staging Your Home

Tips For Staging Your Home

First Impressions have a major impact on potential Buyers. Try to imagine what a potential Buyer will see when they approach your house for the first time and walk through each room. Ask your Realtor® for advice, they know the marketplace and what helps a home sell. Here are some tips to present your home in a positive manner.

Please Review This List Prior to Each Showing

KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN — A messy or dirty home will cause prospective buyers to notice every flaw.

CLEAR ALL CLUTTER — from counter tops.

LET THE LIGHT IN — Raise shades, open blinds, pull back the curtains and turn on the lights.

GET RID OF ODORS — such as tobacco, pets, cooking, etc., but don’t overdo air fresheners or potpourri. Fresh baked bread and cinnamon can make a positive impact.

SEND PETS AWAY — or secure them away from the house, and be sure to clean up after them.

CLOSE THE WINDOWS — to eliminate street noise.

IF POSSIBLE — you, your pets, and your children should be gone while your home is being shown.

CLEAN TRASH CANS — and put them out of sight.

IF PRESENT — while your home is shown, keep noise down. Turn off the TV and radio. Soft, instrumental music is fine, but avoid vocals.

KEEP THE GARAGE DOOR — closed and the driveway clear. Park autos and campers away from your home during showings.

HANG CLEAN — attractive guest towels in the bathrooms.

CHECK — that the sink and tub are scrubbed and unstained.

MAKE — bed with attractive spreads.

STASH — or throw our newspapers, magazines, and junk mail.

To make thet best impression, keep your home clean, neat, uncluttered and in good repair.