Want to know how to get your home sold FAST and for the BEST price?The Jennifer Bullock Team has compiled a Staging Checklist that is guaranteed to make the selling/marketing process as smooth as possible.
STAGING CHECKLIST
THE ITEMS CHECKED BELOW ARE JUST SUGGESTIONS WE GAVE TO HELP YOUR HOUSE SHOW AT ITS VERY BEST!
Outside of Home Preparation
Image is EVERYTHING
𐄂 Mailbox post in need of repair/replace/repaint/cleaning
𐄂 Move all children’s toys and place in one spot in backyard
𐄂 Sweep sidewalk and/or driveway
𐄂 Sweep deck,porch,patio
𐄂 Pressure wash and paint/re-stain deck
𐄂 Reduce clutter on deck,porch,patio so they look bigger
𐄂 Create on simple “room setting” with clean outdoor furniture to remind buyer of outside living space
𐄂 Power wash house
𐄂 Clean all debris and moss from roof and gutters
𐄂 Front door needs re-painting/cleaning
𐄂 Repaint trim and/or house
𐄂 Repair broken fence
𐄂 Trim overgrown bushes, trees, and plants so the house can be seen
𐄂 Rake and weed flower bed. New mulch is a great finishing touch
𐄂 Remove and if needed replace dying plants
𐄂 Place colorful plants outside front door
𐄂 Mow lawn. Should be mowed on a weekly basis during the growing season.
Living Room/ Great Room/ Family Room
𐄂 Reduce number of pillows on couches to zero or two
𐄂 Clear off coffee table and/or end table(s) except for maybe 2 or 3 magazines and once nice vase, statue, etc.
𐄂 Clean out fireplace and/or glass door
𐄂 Mantels and hearths need to have items reduced
Kitchen
𐄂 Clear countertops/tile grout
𐄂 Reduce number of items above cabinets
𐄂 Remove all magnets, photos, children’s drawings etc from the front of the fridge
𐄂 Hide knives in drawer or pantry (security risk, easily accessible weapon)
𐄂 Keep all soap, towes, scouring pads and cleaning supplies out of sight underneath the sink
𐄂 Too many caller rugs make rooms look even smaller. Leave no more than one rug per area.
𐄂 Replace old burner pans
𐄂 Reduce items in cabinets and/or neatly organize
𐄂 Empty garbage
General House Preparation
𐄂 No strong aroma
𐄂 Replace burned out light bulbs
𐄂 Repair/repaint cracks on walls/ceilings
𐄂 Clean/replace broken light switches and/or switch plates
𐄂 Remove all personal photographs
𐄂 Minimize paintings on the walls
𐄂 Box up and store any collections (items could get broken, stolen, or be distracting)
𐄂 Reduce number of books; pack up extra books early
𐄂 Too many plants in one area, spread out through house or give away. Remove dying plants
𐄂 Clean windows, inside and out
𐄂 Repair items that are broken (this will show that your home is well taken care of)
𐄂 Pack up the little thing. Little things create clutter and distract buyers.
𐄂 Hide ashtrays
𐄂 Hide pet dishes, pet beds, pet toys, etc.
𐄂 Hide visible extra keys (security risk)
STAGING CHECKLIST
Dining Room
𐄂 Clear off dining table except for one nice centerpiece
𐄂 Remove tablecloth from table
𐄂 Remove extra leaves from table to make the room look bigger
𐄂 Remove extra dining room chairs (four chairs is plenty, room will look bigger)
Bedrooms
𐄂 Make the bed everyday
𐄂 Consider investing in a new bedspread
𐄂 Clear off bedside table and dresses except for a few necessary items
𐄂 Store extra books and magazines underneath bed
𐄂 Keep closet doors closed but make sure they can be opened freely
𐄂 Walk in closet keep floor clean, free of dirty laundry, organized and uncluttered
𐄂 Hangers in the same type and color per closet (all wood or plastic white preferred)
𐄂 Make sure windows and/or special features of room can be seen
𐄂 Take down all posters
Bathrooms
𐄂 Clear off counters and remove all personal items (hide in sink cabinet)
𐄂 Put soap underneath in cabinet or replace with one neat bottle
𐄂 Clean or invest in new shower curtain
𐄂 Keep shower curtain drawn at all times
𐄂 Remove cloth toilet lid cover
𐄂 Keep toilet lids down at all times
𐄂 Coordinate all towels with one or two colors. Fold in thirds and hang neatly every day. New towels are very inexpensive to purchase if you don’t have matching towels.
𐄂 Reduce items in shower/tub
𐄂 Hide all cleaning supplies (plunger, etc, and garbage can under sink)
𐄂 Hide scale
STAGING CHECKLIST
Bathrooms continues...
𐄂 Scatter rugs to a minimum, no more than one, small bathrooms none
𐄂 Repair caulk around tub
Laundry Rooms
𐄂 Put all soaps and cleaners in a cupboard or reduce number and organize neatly on shelf
𐄂 Keep laundry sink empty
𐄂 Keep top of washer/dryer clean and clear off any articles
Garage or Carport
𐄂 Carports should be completely cleaned out
𐄂 Sweep out garage
𐄂 Organize garage, it’s fine to use it for storage, just keep it neat
𐄂 Alway keep garage doors down while your home is on the market
Wondering where to store your items taken out of the home?
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Rent a storage unit
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Have a garage sale
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Give it to charity
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Put it in the attic
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Store it in the crawl space
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Use part or all of the garage (but keep it organized)
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As a last resort, sacrifice 3rd or 4th bedroom
