Home Staging Checklist
A home staging checklist can help make certain that you do not forget anything while you are staging a property for sale. However, when you use a home staging checklist, it is important that you understand the reasoning behind every item on the list so that you can make the most of your time and your effort.
The key focus of a home staging checklist is often cleaning. A clean property will sell much faster than one that has not had the time and effort invested on cleaning every single surface. A clean property not only looks newer, it is easier to be comfortable in. When your home staging checklist states to clean the grout in the bathroom or kitchen, for example, you should take care to make certain it is uniform and clean, even if the effort costs you hours of time. This type of detail work is noticed by the buyers, and can often make or break a sale.
Below, you will find a basic home staging checklist that you can use to begin the process of preparing your property for showing.
1: Clean every surface of every room.
Be obsessive about your cleaning. Buyers will be checking inside cabinets, behind the shower curtain, and often in many tight spaces that you would not normally look. Because of this, you need to clean in places you would not typically clean.
2: Landscaping
Trim the grass, prune the trees and shrubs, and clean the exterior of your home. Paint the fence or the house if necessary, and make certain you've cleaned every window. Use potted flowers and other plants to distract from flaws in the exterior of the property if necessary.
3: Reorganize your Kitchen
A well laid out, attractive kitchen, can often make or break a sale. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the house. A buyer will be extremely picky about their kitchen, and may even go so far as to demand to see the kitchen first.
4: Tidy the Bathroom
Place fresh, clean towels on the rack. Use decorative hand soaps, and put away all personal items in your bathroom. Clean the grout and tiles, and replace the caulking. Doing all of these small things can go a long way to improving the overall appearance of your home.
5: Use Neutral Colors
Use neutral colors whenever possible. While you may love the bright yellow or green walls in your bedroom, the average buyer will not appreciate it. Use tans, beige, or other neutral colors in every room possible. Accessories can add splashes of inviting, warm colors.
