stay , what should go , and what should be added it may be best to set up an appointment with our staging consultant to help guide you through the process .
There are some “ universal truths ” to home staging that every homeowner should be aware of : 1 . Put away anything that is personal , political or religious . This includes photographs of family , especially children , anything that can be considered political propaganda , and religious statues , icons and pictures . Your house must appeal to all potential buyers .
2 . Personal items are not limited to photographs . Make sure your home office is clear of any mail or important documents that may contain personal or financial information , including your name and those of family members .
3 . Keep in mind that buyers will open every drawer and door that is attached to the house , such as kitchen cupboards and bathroom vanities , but they will not go through your personal furniture , like chests or nightstands . If you have any sort of prescription drugs in the house , these should be stored in your personal furniture . Most people keep these items in the kitchen or bathroom , but they really need to be moved .
4 . Any object or collection that is highly valuable , either sentimental or monetary , should be stored in personal furniture , as described above , carefully packed and safely stored in a storage area in the house , or removed from the home and stored in a rented storage unit , or even a safe deposit box if that is a reasonable option . An example would be expensive or sentimental jewelry , family heirlooms , or any other sort of valuable item ( s ).
Create an Action Plan – First Steps
If you have decided to sell your home , you need an action plan . First step , is creating an action plan which will help avoid panic from sinking in . We suggest doing something very small EVERY day . If you miss a day , don ’ t sweat it , but you need consistant activity at this stage to maximize your home ’ s market potential . After all , this will be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life . Small things now may generate significant returns later .
Curb Appeal :
Curb appeal is a potential buyer ’ s first impression when they drive up to your home . The curb appeal of the home can say one of two things : “ Come on in , you will like what you see !” – OR – “ This may need a little work …” We definitely want the “ Come on in !” reaction .
Start your project by removing all extra items around the yard and driveway like garbage cans and children ’ s toys and store them in the garage .
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