Appearance is everything when you are trying to sell a home and you only have one chance to make a first impression on potential homebuyers.
Here are my pre-home showing staging tips to prepare your home to be as presentable as possible:
- Make sure that every room in the home is clean and spotless.
- Make sure all countertops, sinks and appliances are cleaned in the kitchen.
- Remove small appliances such as toasters and blenders to create the impression that your kitchen has plenty of counter space.
- Make sure all showers, bathtubs and sinks in your bathrooms are scrubbed and cleaned.
- Air out the home and make sure there are no food, pet or smoke odors present.
- Remove pet belongings such as food bowls and litter boxes. Make sure pets are not present during the home showing time or open house.
- Set the thermostat at a comfortable temperature.
- Light a fire if you have a fireplace in the fall and winter.
- Set the dining room table with attractive linens and dishes.
- Turn on all the lights in the house and use as much natural light as possible by opening drapes and shades. Add extra lamps in dark rooms or corners.
- Arrange fresh flowers in a strategic spot when buyers are viewing the home.
- Leave an open book on a couch to create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Make sure there are no vehicles in the driveway.
- Do one last walk-through to make sure everything is staged properly.
Follow these open house home staging tips and your home will look appealing
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