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