Staging a Home - The Barbara Wilson Team
Staging a Home with the Barbara Wilson Team

Staging a Home

Get Top Market Value for Your Home

With buyers, first impressions count! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer! Here are a few suggestions to help you get top market value.

Home Staging Tips

The First Impression

  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Have a functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware
  • Clean & paint, if necessary, the front door
  • Door hardware should open and operate flawlessly

Spic and span

  • Shampoo carpet
  • Clean washer, dryer and tubs
  • Clean fridge and stove
  • Clean & freshen bathrooms
  • Wash all windows & mirrors
  • Clean heating/cooling vents, giving special attention to cold air returns

The Spacious Look

  • Clean stairs and hallways
  • Store excess furniture
  • Clear counters & stove
  • Make closets neat & tidy
  • Consider removing drapes to brighten home
  • Move items that impede entry or clear sight into any room
  • Identify items that will not be moved to the next home & get rid of them now
  • If the interior is painted, replace electrical plates and sockets with new ones

General Maintenance

  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten doorknobs
  • Replace light bulbs of fixtures with the maximum wattage allowable
  • Clean and repair windows
  • Touch up chipped paint
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Repair all dripping faucets & toilets
  • Clean grouting & tub caulking
  • Exterior painting should be done, if required

Curb Appeal

  • Cut lawns
  • Trim shrubs and edge gardens
  • Pick up any litter
  • Repair gutters and eaves
  • Apply fresh mulch
  • Clear walks and drive of leaves
  • Plow drive and salt sidewalks (if applicable)

The Buying Advantage

  • Be absent during showings
  • Turn on all lights
  • Light fireplace
  • Open drapes in the day time
  • Play quiet background music
  • Keep pets outdoors
  • Open blinds & raise shades
  • A special touch: set the dining room table for dinner

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Testimonials

“When we decided to sell our house, we knew you and your staff were the team for the job. You all were always so prepared, professional and accessible when helping us buy the house that we knew we wanted the same quality of help in selling it. We can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for us over the years!”

Doug & Julie

Medina, OH