Are you marketing your home? Here are a few staging tips

Presentation and Staging Plan Absolute Basics

Start by airing out the home. Most people are turned off by even the smallest
odor. Odors must be eliminated, especially those caused by dogs and cats;
soiled diapers and/or cigarettes.

Wash all the windows in the home, inside and out.

If it has been over a year since the carpets have been cleaned, now is the time
to have them cleaned. Bare floors should be polished and waxed.

Put bright light bulbs in every socket made for a bulb. Buyers like bright and
cheery.

Clean out closets, cabinets, and drawers. Closets should look like they have
enough room to hold additional items. Get everything off the floor and don't
have the shelves piled to the ceiling.

Make sure rooms are not overcrowded with furniture. Select the pieces that
look best, and store the rest.

Keep the kitchen sparkling clean. Make sure all appliances are clean at
all times. Straighten cupboards that appear cluttered and keep floors gleaming.

Bathtubs, showers, and sinks should be freshly caulked. The grout should be
clean and in good condition. There should be no leaks in the faucet or traps.

If you have limited counter space in the kitchen, keep unnecessary items put
away.

Keep children's toys out of the front yard, sidewalks, and front porch.

Clean out ashes in the fireplace.

Make sure that the pull-down staircase is working correctly. Be sure there is a light in the attic.
The pool needs to be sparkling and free of leaves.

There are some things you can do that will really add flair to your home. If your house is the least bit dated, changing out wallpaper in the entry, kitchen or bathrooms and replacing outdated light fixtures adds desirability.

Fresh paint on interior and/or exterior where needed.

New appliances in the kitchen can be an exciting feature that can actually make the difference in a buyer choosing your home over another.

Drive-up Appeal

Trim trees and shrubs, clean out flower beds and invest in a few flats of seasonal flowers, mow the lawn, paint the front door, make sure the doorbell is working properly, wash the mailbox, keep the porch swept and get an attractive mat for people to wipe their feet.