Professional Home Staging Guide

Follow this comprehensive guide to stage your home like a professional

Walk through and criticize home from buyer's perspective

Ask a ShopProp for their advice

Get a professional home inspection

Hire a contractor for major projects

Get a market analysis from ShopProp

Hold a yard sale, donate or trash unnecessary items

Thoroughly clean the entire home

Scrub tile in kitchen and bathrooms

Clean hardwood floors and steam clean carpets/drapes

Repair cracks and holes in walls

Paint walls in neutral colors

Organize closets and store out-of-season clothes

Remove small appliances, toys, magazines and pet items

Remove personal items (photos, collections, medications)

Paint exterior, trim, doors and shutters

Check front door, doorbell, address number and welcome mat

Power wash siding and windows

Maintain landscaping (mow, trim, plant flowers)

Clean gutters and downspouts

Mop and wax/polish the floors

Clear the countertops

Replace outdated hardware

Clean appliances and fixtures

Replace caulking and remove stains in bathroom

Install higher wattage light bulbs and turn on all lights

Open windows to let in fresh air

Open curtains/blinds to maximize natural light

Relocate pets during showings

Remove rugs to show off hardwood floors

Pull back drapes to showcase views

Stage outdoor spaces with furniture and plants

Make sure fireplaces are in working condition