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Home Staging: 9 Dos and 1 Don?tShow your home at its best with this quick checklist from the real estate experts on HGTV?s Designed to Sell.
01. Make the front entrance inviting.
Potential buyers often drive by before deciding they want to see the inside of a
house, so make sure the front-door area looks nice.
02. Clear away clutter.
Put away personal photos, knickknacks, boxes - anything that will distract the buyer
from concentrating on the house.
03. Clean the house thoroughly.
Take time to make bathrooms sparkle, wash the windows, and clean kitchen appliances.
Don?t forget under the sinks!
04. Freshen the appearance of rooms.
A little paint can go a long way in making your home sellable: repaint much-used
rooms in neutral colors to make them look clean and fresh.
05. Arrange furniture for spaciousness.
Remove extra, unwanted furniture and arrange remaining pieces in a way that creates
smooth traffic flow.
06. Do all you can to reduce odors.
People never forget smells when they walk in the door. Try your best to remove odors
caused by pets, smoking and cooking.
07. Perform all minor repairs, if necessary.
Take a hard look around your home and see it from a buyer?s perspective: oil door
and window hinges, fix loose handrails, etc.
08. Fix outdated light fixtures.
Wall sconces, recessed lighting or pendant lights are good alternatives to that
single old fashioned overhead fixture.
09. Clean the carpeting.
Unless it?s extremely worn, you may be able to avoid replacing the carpet. Buyers
often prefer to choose their own new carpet or opt for hardwood floors.
10. Don?t forget the garage and basement.
It?s tempting to stash stuff away in these areas of the home, but when you?re selling,
they have to be neat and clean too!
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