Clear off bookcases and counters. Since most reading can be done electronically now, clear off books that will not be reread; as with the closets, this will emphasize the available space to potential buyers. Add some decorative items to keep the home sparkling and attractive, rather than sterile. A neutral but welcoming style should be the final impression. The exterior of the home should be inspected. The exterior of the house should be well taken care of, as well. The outside of the home may play a significant role in setting the buyer’s expectations for the interior, so clean and well-kept is the look to go for.
Bathrooms should be made spotless. Not all sellers have luxurious, spa-grade bathrooms—but having sparkly clean tiles, grout, vanity, and shower door can contribute greatly to making an average bathroom look its best. The kitchen should be cleaned up. The kitchen is frequently one of the places that accumulates the most “stuff ”—cell phones, backpacks,
car keys, and much more find themselves dumped in the kitchen. Sellers should not stuff the cabinets with dishes nor the pantry with food, and the freezer and refrigerator should be both cleaned and cleaned out. Purge attics, garages, and basements. This is another important task to carry out when preparing to stage a home for prospective buyers; like the closets, again, this is to help emphasize storage space, create an impression of cleanliness and good housekeeping, and to encourage the buyer to envision their own things filling these spaces.
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