Articles-To stage or not to stage? Part 2

...Continued from part 1

Bathrooms

Again, clean and de-clutter! You absolutely must get rid of any mildew/mold. If you have a glass shower door, squeegee it after every shower. A mold-and-mildew remover and a soap scum remover can work wonders. Glass cleaning products do a good job of cleaning windows and mirrors (but be careful if you have brass fixtures since ammonia will cause these to pit). Do not display any personal toiletry items! Remove all deodorant, mouthwash, electric toothbrushes, etc. and put them in your cabinet.(Model homes never, ever display such items!) Pick up all bath mats/rugs. Keep your soap dishes pristine. If you have bars of hand soap, they should look new. Get a new set of high-quality, neutral, fluffy towels and display them. (Model homes always do this!)

Rest of the House

  • Clean, repair, de-clutter, and de-personalize! You're going for that Executive but neutral look, since almost everyone can "see themselves" in a home like that.
  • Remove those knickknacks!
  • Remove enough items from your closet so you can hang a garment without touching the garment next to it - - this could be difficult. I DO realize this does not happen in day to day living, but selling your home puts you in another realm!(Extra and out-of-season clothes go to your newly rented storage unit.)
  • Remove area rugs Remove throw blankets Remove throw pillows (or replace with "designer" pillows)
  • If your houseplants are anemic, remove them. Replace with high-quality silk plants or healthy houseplants in brass, wicker, or plain ceramic containers.
  • Take a hard look at your carpets. Are they stained or worn? Replacing carpets is often an excellent investment because it gives your home that "new" look that everyone wants. (Buyers have notoriously poor imaginations, so replacing existing carpet with neutral carpet is usually a much better idea than offering a "carpet allowance.")
  • Leave all the lights on (No burned-out lightbulbs!)
  • Keep wastebaskets empty!
  • If possible, send your pets to stay with family or friends. As much as we love our pets, they can be a major negative distraction to potential buyers.
  • Leave your home before potential buyers arrive.
Staging makes a home look like so much more

Summary

Once you accept the challenge that you're turning your home into a "model home" to sell at top dollar and in record time, you've won half the battle. You'll be well rewarded for your efforts!

Selling your home?

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In today's real estate market, home staging is becoming the essential tool used by sellers to help buyers visualize the true potential of your property.Staging can minimize the time property spends on the market while increasing exposure and maximizing profits. Jaclyn will assist you in setting the stage!

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