House Staging Tips

Once you’ve done any needed repairs or renovations to your fixer-upper and it’s time to get the house on the market, you have to properly stage (showcase) the home. Even a good home, if not well-maintained and clean, can look disheveled. You want prospective buyers to envision themselves in the house, so use the following checklist to perfectly stage the property:

• Mow and edge the lawn (yes, again)

• Sweep the entryways and lay down new doormats

• Scrub-a-dub-dub that house right before showing (especially the kitchen and bathrooms)

• Hide family photos, religious icons, or political paraphernalia

• Clear the clutter off the countertops (no dish drainers, knife racks, or toothbrush holders)

• Furnish rooms sparingly with attractive furniture (no vacancies)

• Keep the toilet seat cover down, guys

• Open the windows and turn on all the lights (no heavy air fresheners, scented candles, or potpourri)

• Set out attractive bouquets of fresh-cut flowers