Home Staging To-Do-List

THE FOUR BASIC STEPS:

1. Uncover as much floor space, wall space and surface space as possible without

ruining the ambiance of the home

2. Nothing should be placed on any surface that was not meant to have something

placed on it

3. All traffic pathways must be 100% open and free of furniture or other items

4. Every room must have 100% definition (ex. The dining room should not be used

as an office, etc.)

CHECKLIST:

___Clean all carpets; or replace carpet

___Paint interior walls and touch up exterior paint

___Repaint boldly colored rooms with a neutral color

___Clean the front door; or give it a fresh coat of paint

___Repair or replace items obviously damaged or broken

___Make sure that all appliances (that stay with the home) are in working order

___Remove area rugs (except in the foyer) and bath rugs (with some exceptions)

___Remove slip covers on toilet seats, chairs, or other furniture (with some exceptions)

___Make sure that there are no more than 3 or 4 items on any surface

___De-clutter and neatly organize all shelves (i.e. book shelves, pantry, linen closet, etc.)

___Organize and de-clutter master bedroom closet and all other closets

___Organize kitchen cupboards, bathroom cabinets, garage and basement

___Put away items not used every day (especially in the kitchen and the bathrooms)

___Remove unnecessary and/or unwanted items to create a look of larger storage areas

___Replace or improve entryway lighting

___Use adequate light bulbs in all light fixtures

___Clean all windows, light fixtures, and walls

___Clean litter boxes daily; wash dog beds weekly

___Mitigate or discontinue strong odors (i.e. tobacco, air fresheners, etc.)

___Trim all trees above human height (other than evergreens)

___Trim all hedges below window sill height

___Clean up front and backyard (remove clutter, debris, toys, yard tools, etc)

___Take down all out-of-season decorations

___Maintain all lawn care and/or snow removal