Page 18 - Jonathan Gotcher Sellers Guide

Staging Your Home For Showing

This is extremely important, and you should consult your Realtor for guidance as he/she will be
most familiar with the competition on the market. In order to make the best impression on a
prospective Purchaser, keep your home clean, neat and clutter-free as well as in good repair at
all times.

• Even a slightly messy or dirty home will cause a prospective Purchaser to look for every
flaw
• Clear all clutter from kitchen and bath counter tops
• Raise the window shades, open the blinds, open the draperies and turn on the lights
• Eliminate all tobacco odors by cleaning draperies and carpets as well as pet odors and
cooking odors but be wary of air fresheners and potpourri, better no odors at all
• Always leave the house and take pets with you during a showing and be sure to clean up
litter boxes before you leave
• Reduce street noise by closing the windows (not the draperies)
• Empty and clean trash and water paper containers prior to leaving and place them out of
sight
• Keep the garage door closed and the driveway empty, if you own a boat or RV this would
be a good opportunity to store it off site, showcase the house, not your vehicles
• Wipe water and stains from kitchen and bath sinks, the tub and or shower and polish
metal to a shine
• Be sure the beds are made
• All closets need to be clean and organized. Including the pantry
• Toss out newspapers
• Ask your Realtor about furniture and additional staging suggestions to make your home
appear larger to prospective purchasers such as removing to storage any superfluous
items of furniture

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