1. Make the front entrance inviting. If the front yard or entry way looks unkempt, buyers may not even make it in
the door!
2. Clear away clutter. This is crucial! Clutter makes it difficult for buyers to see your house because they are
distracted by all the stuff in it.
3. Clean the house thoroughly. Have a professional cleaning company come in and do a deep cleaning. Don't forget
to have the outside cleaned too - pressure wash the house, walkways, driveway and any outside furniture so that it looks
its best.
4. Freshen rooms with paint. Fresh paint in a neutral color is one of the least expensive investments you can make.
Rooms should flow, so keep colors in the same palette.
5. Arrange furniture for spaciousness. Most rooms have too much furniture. Edit down to the necessities and
arrange the furniture so buyers can walk into each room easily.
6. Remove odors. You can't sell it if you can smell it! You may not notice animal, smoke or food smells because you
live with it every day.
7. Perform minor repairs. Buyers want a house that is move-in ready!
8. Replace outdated light fixtures. This is another inexpensive improvement that will give you a good return on your
investment.
9. Clean the carpets. Have a professional company clean and stretch the carpets to make them look new and fresh.
10. Don't forget the basement & garage. If you use these areas for storage, make sure they're clean and tidy with
boxes and bins stacked neatly.
Click here for before and after pictures of homes we've staged.
Click here for examples of how to stage your home.
the door!
2. Clear away clutter. This is crucial! Clutter makes it difficult for buyers to see your house because they are
distracted by all the stuff in it.
3. Clean the house thoroughly. Have a professional cleaning company come in and do a deep cleaning. Don't forget
to have the outside cleaned too - pressure wash the house, walkways, driveway and any outside furniture so that it looks
its best.
4. Freshen rooms with paint. Fresh paint in a neutral color is one of the least expensive investments you can make.
Rooms should flow, so keep colors in the same palette.
5. Arrange furniture for spaciousness. Most rooms have too much furniture. Edit down to the necessities and
arrange the furniture so buyers can walk into each room easily.
6. Remove odors. You can't sell it if you can smell it! You may not notice animal, smoke or food smells because you
live with it every day.
7. Perform minor repairs. Buyers want a house that is move-in ready!
8. Replace outdated light fixtures. This is another inexpensive improvement that will give you a good return on your
investment.
9. Clean the carpets. Have a professional company clean and stretch the carpets to make them look new and fresh.
10. Don't forget the basement & garage. If you use these areas for storage, make sure they're clean and tidy with
boxes and bins stacked neatly.
Click here for before and after pictures of homes we've staged.
Click here for examples of how to stage your home.
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Home Staging Tips
