In 15 seconds a buyer’s attitude toward a home is established. To earn top dollar and sell your home quickly, it needs to stand out from the competition, staging is the best way to do accomplish this.
Exterior – Curb appeal is king
• Clear the front of the house • Keep the lawn freshly mowed
• Add color with potted plants and flowering plants
• Get a new doormat to welcome home buyers
• Power-wash the house exterior, walkway, steps, driveway, and porch
• Make sure the locks and doorbell function
Entryway/Foyer- This is the first impression of your home, it will set the tone of the tour
• A coat of paint where ever possible gives a clean fresh appearance
• Clear away clutter such as mail, shoes, coats, etc.
• Clean closets, floors, woodworks, doorknobs, and light fixtures • Fresh flowers always impress
Kitchen/Dining Room
• Clear countertops
• Clean appliances to a sparkle
• Add bright new dish towels and potholders and scented candles
• Repair leaky faucets
• Add color with new area rugs and fresh fruit in a pretty bowl
• Avoid cooking any food for your own meals, but do bake some cookies or other baked goods to leave a welcoming aroma behind
Living Areas
• Declutter, box up books, clothes, and personal items, and place them (neatly!) out of the way
• Rearrange furniture to create a spacious open feeling
• Remove excess furniture
Bathrooms
• Remove personal products
• Line shelves and polish the fixtures
• Repair leaks, clean grout, and replace worn or broken toilet seat cover
• Clean or replace the shower curtain
• Create a luxury spa look with a fancy soap dispenser, fluffy white towels, decorative baskets, candles, plants, and a new bath mat