How to stage your home to SELL!
Interior
- Make beds and clean up dishes
- Empty wastebaskets
- Turn off televisions and play soft music
- Put away clothing
- Display show towels in bathrooms
- Freshen the air with cinnamon or vanilla
- Open drapes and shades
- Turn on lights
- Make sure pet areas are clean and odor-free
- Empty litter boxes
- Make a fire in the fireplace
- Make sure the kitchen is clean
- Pick up toys and clutter
- Add sanitizers to toilet bowls and keep lids down
General
- During showings, try to leave the property
- Silence is golden if you are present for the showing
- Always put away your valuable items
- Be flexible in the scheduling of showings
- Set a comfortable temperature on the thermostat
- Fresh flowers are a nice touch
- Make sure all pets are confined to a safe and out-of-the-way place
- Only show the home when a Sales Professional is present
- Make sure all outside trash is contained in covered bins
- Maintain the property in ready-to-show condition
- Showcase your home as if you are receiving guests.
Exterior:
- Keep the lawn trimmed and edged
- Weed flower gardens
- Pick up debris, toys and lawn equipment
- Tidy up after pets
- Park vehicles in the garage or on the street
- Add color with flowers and potted plants
- Turn on outside lighting after dark
