Staging Tips & Tricks
Need to stage and looking for some pointers?
Check out our list of professional recommendations to help get your property staged!
Exterior Recommendations:
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Ensure there is a working light bulb in all sockets – warm only
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Remove all unnecessary items from view (i.e. trash cans, hoses, decor items, yard toys, debris, etc.)
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Clean all windows
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Remove all debris and leaves from gardens and lawn
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Clear driveway/walkways of debris/clutter
Interior Recommendations: -
Declutter all rooms; remove all unnecessary items (power cords, charging stations, photos, etc.)
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Remove all personal photos and obvious sentimental items
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Raise/open shades, blinds, curtains, etc. in all rooms when showing the property
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Remove as many carpets/rugs as possible, showcasing the floors
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Use Quick Shine on all wood floors; use before photos and before open house/viewings
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Have the entire property professionally cleaned including shades and windows
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Remove any and all worn or damaged furniture
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Replace any and all burnt out light bulbs
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Ensure all lighting in the home is “warm” in color; absolutely no “cool” light bulbs
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Use large art pieces as focal statements on large, prominent walls
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All counter and table surfaces should be clear and clean; accessorize as little as possible
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Ensure all extension cords and power strips are removed or completely out of sight; do not allow more than two plugs in any visible outlet
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Patch/replace any holes or cracks in the walls, floors, flooring, tile, glass, windows, etc.
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Go through each room with a magic eraser and erase all scuff marks on trim and walls of the property. Remember: it is not recommended to use magic erasers on laminate cabinets, furniture, flooring, or any other surface not suitable for such cleaning
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Locate matching paint/trim colors for all rooms and retouch worn, chipped or mismatched paint
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If your space has glass cabinets, shelving, fixtures, or furniture ensure it is free of dirt, dust, mold, cracks or breaks
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Ensure there is absolutely no mold, mildew or dirt in any part of the bathroom(s)/kitchen
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Ensure all cabinets are in working order
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Remove garbage cans, rugs, toilet cleaners, etc. from sight (if possible) in bathroom(s)/kitchen
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Ensure sinks are clean and empty
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Clear all countertops as much as possible
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Remove all magnets, personal bills/paperwork, calendars, photos, etc. from bathroom(s)/kitchen
Home Staging Statistics
67% of top agents say that home staging helps a seller fetch more money for their house at resale.
Over 50% of agents say that staging increases a home’s value from anywhere between 1%-10%.
83% of agents say that a staged home will sell faster than an unstaged home.
Over 41% of top agents find that vacant homes benefit the most from home staging, which brings personality and life to an empty property.
50% of sellers who pay for home staging spend less than $1,000.
About 75% of real estate agents have provided complimentary
home staging services to their seller clients.