Page 25 - Celeste McIvor - Seller
P. 25

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, pet odors and cooking odors by cleaning draperies and
               car pets but be wary of air fresheners and potpourri as not all scents appeal to every
               potential buyer
            • 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 waste 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




       www.driggtitle.com                                                                                          25
   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30