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STAGED HOMES SELL

Staging Secrets

Try looking at your house "THROUGH THE BUYER'S EYES" as though you've been there before. Time or money invested now will bring you more money and hopefully a faster sale.

Before

After

INSIDE:

1. Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house.
2. Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertops.
3. In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from countertops, tubs, shower stalls and commode tops. Coordinate towels to one or two colors only.
4. Rearrange or remove some of the furniture to make rooms appear larger.
5. Take down or rearrange certain pictures or objects on walls, especially collections and family photos.
6. Review the inside of the house room by room, and:
   • Paint any room needing paint.
   • Clean carpets that need it.
   • Clean windows.
7. If you need room to store extra possessions use the garage or rent a storage unit.
8. During "showings" turn on all lights and lamps.
9. Have stereo FM on during the day for all viewings.

OUTSIDE:

1. Go around the perimeter of the house and move all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps, extra building materials, etc., into the garage.
2. Check gutters for roof moss and dry rot. Make sure they are swept and cleaned.
3. Look at all plants... prune bushes and trees. Keep plants from blocking windows. "YOU CAN'T SELL A HOUSE IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT." Plants are like children -- they grow so fast!!
4. Weed and then mulch all planting areas. Keep lawn freshly cut and fertilized. Remove and dead plants or shrubs.
5. Clear patios or decks of all small items. such as small planters, flower pots, charcoal, barbecues, toys. etc. (Put them in the garage or a storage unit.)
6. Check paint condition of the house -- especially the front door and trim. "CURB APPEAL REALLY WORKS!"

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