| Home staging is a technique used to dress or | | | | layout is easily accessible and spacious. |
| stage a home so that buyers can really see it | | | | |
| at its best. In essence what you must do is | | | | - Have some nice music playing in the |
| make your home appeal to the broadest range | | | | background. |
| of people. | | | | |
| | | | - Hang up some nice pictures or decorative |
| Decide on the best features of your property | | | | pieces. |
| and work to highlight these. | | | | |
| | | | - Put on the air condition or heater so the |
| - Clear out your valuables, as you are likely | | | | home is comfortable, even if the home is |
| to get numerous visits. | | | | vacant. |
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| - Polish door knobs, handles. | | | | - In the kitchen clear out any dishes. |
| | | | |
| - Prune plants that take up space. Make your | | | | - Clean work tops and remove appliances. |
| home more visible. | | | | Place as much away or in storage. |
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| Clean the property so it is spotless. This is | | | | - Have a bowl of fresh fruit or freshly baked |
| important and only takes a bit of effort so | | | | bread to give that homely feeling. |
| don't neglect this. | | | | |
| | | | - Clear out any leaves, sticks garbage and |
| - Open up windows, curtains and let in air | | | | clutter around the exterior. |
| and light. | | | | |
| | | | - Sweep patios, decking, pathways etc. |
| - Clear and the bathroom of any items such as | | | | |
| toothpaste, perfumes, cosmetics, etc. | | | | - Remove traces of pets such as hair, |
| | | | droppings & smells. |
| - Clean all sinks, baths, toilets floors so | | | | |
| it is sparkling. | | | | Use this checklist so you are always ready to |
| | | | implement these points for your property. You |
| - Hang up some nice towels and try and | | | | should be able to get your home ready for |
| co-ordinate this with the rest of the room. | | | | inspection within the hour should someone |
| | | | want to visit. |
| - Use an air freshener in the bathroom and | | | | |
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| If your room has too much furniture, remove | | | | in your own ezine, autoresponder series, |
| some and only keep the necessities and some | | | | product, bonus items, or any other format as |
| set pieces. Arrange the furniture and display | | | | long as it is not altered in any way. |
| the best features of the room. Make sure the | | | | |