Specific Tips for staging all homes for sale

Inside the home

Clear away all unnecessary objects throughout the house.

Rearrange dining room furniture to create more space

Clear away unnecessary objects from kitchen counter tops

Remove all unnecessary items in bathrooms

Clean and organize cabinets, garage, attics and closets

Rearrange furniture if necessary

Take down or rearrange pictures or other objects on the wall

Remove any personal photographs

Paint any rooms that need it

Clean all woodwork, especially fingerprints on door frames and windows

Clean carpets or drapes

Clean all windows

Take care of any odors

Clean the fireplace

Scrub all floors and baseboards, especially the corners

Thoroughly clean sinks and countertops

Specific Tips for Outside the Home

Move all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps and extra building materials out of sight

Check the gutters, downspouts for clogs or damage

Check the roof and flashing and make any repairs necessary

Check for termites or other insect problems

Look at the bushes and trees and take care of any dead wood or issues they may have

Weed and bark dust all planting areas and groom and fertilize the lawn

Clear patio or decks of all small items

Check the paint conditions of the house…especially the front door and trim

Finish any unfinished projects

Clean, weed and seal the driveway area

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