What things can you do to prepare a house for sale? Here are tips, hints, thoughts and ideas for sprucing up, cleaning out, decorating, staging, creating a great first impression and making a house appealing to buyers.

Goals for Staging Each Room

Depersonalize the space by removing family photos, trophies, posters, etc.

Clear high-traffic areas of excess furnishings to maximize feeling of space.

Highlight key features in each room, and make sure they are not obscured by plants or furnishings.

Create light and bright:  put lamps in rooms low on light, invest in skylight or sun tunnel in central areas, clean windows, let the light in.

De-clutter the shelves and closets.  Pack away the clothes you don't need.

Clear up your kitchen counters and bathroom sink area.

First impressions are lasting Impressions.   Improve that curb appeal. 

These are just a few of the hundred things we recommend that you do to make your home more appealing.  Call us for expert advise in staging your home, a free service we provide when you list your home with us.