Staging Your Home Bob Castellini 602-577-7383 Rob Castellini 602-526-5266

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Staging Your Home to Show: Checklist
To make the best impression to prospective buyers, keep your home clean, neat, uncluttered and in good repair. The following list of common showing tips and tricks should be reviewed prior to each showing: Keep everything clean. A messy or dirty home will force prospective buyers to notice every flaw. Clear all clutter from counter tops. Let the light in. Raise shades, open blinds, pull back the curtains and turn on the lights. Get rid of odors such as tobacco, pets, cooking, etc., but don't overdo air fresheners or potpourri. Fresh baked bread and cinnamon can make a positive impact. Send pets away or secure them away from the house, and be sure to clean up after them. Close the windows to eliminate street noise. If possible, everyone living or staying in your home should be gone while your home is being shown Clean trash cans and put them out of sight. If you must be present while your home is shown, keep things quiet and turn off the TV and radio. For ambiance, you can play soft, instrumental music—just avoid playing anything with vocals. Keep the garage door closed and the driveway clear. Park any cars and campers away from your home during showings. Clean and empty trash cans and put them out of sight. Hang clean, attractive guest towels in the bathrooms. Check that sinks and tubs are scrubbed and unstained. Make all of the beds using attractive spreads. Stash or throw out newspapers, magazines and junk mail.