Home Staging Basics

• Turn ALL fans off and ALL lights on,
  including stove and microwave lights
• Open ALL blinds, curtains, shades
• Keep personal, non-permanent touches
  to a minimum; this includes wall hangings,
  rugs, hand towels, throws, nick-knacks, etc.

• Park vehicles in garage or on street away
  from property
• Store trash cans, water hose, casual lawn
  furniture, gardening tools, etc. in garage
• If storage areas aren’t available, place
  items near the center at the side of the
  property

• Hide remotes and video game controllers
• Remove all items from fireplace mantles
• Clear coffee and end tables
• Remove cord clutter where possible

• Clear countertops and kitchen/dining
  tables entirely, including coffee pot and
  other small appliances (a single bowl of
  fruit or vase of flowers photographs well)
• Clear tops of cabinets
• Clear top of refrigerator, and remove all
  magnets, photos, and papers from doors

• Ensure bed is neatly made
• Tidy walk-in closets as much as possible
• Minimize items on nightstands