Tpo 10 Staging Tips For Selling Your Home

Lisa Conover and Liz Cooley from Rearranged For Change were on my radio Saturday. They were great and gave me their top ten list for staging your home to sell in Omaha!


10. Pre Pack Anything the homeowner will not use while the house is being listed should be pre packed and put in storage to make cupboards and closets appear roomy and organized.

9. Backyard Make sure the backyard area is as inviting as the front yard. A pot of colorful flowers on the patio table extends the living space in the potential buyer’s eyes.

8. Clean, Clean, Clean Every corner, every ceiling, every window and especially bathrooms need to sparkle

7. Attention To Detail Make sure toilet seats are down and no plungers are sitting out to alert buyers to potential plumbing problems.

6. Lighting All light bulbs need to be in working order and match if visible. Turn on all lamps for showings. Secondary lighting is very important. It creates a warm glow that natural lighting does not.

5. Clear Out The Kitchen No refrigerator magnets, only one appliance per space. Eliminate clutter on top of the refrigerator and tidy up all cabinets.

4. Fragrances For showings or Open Houses, instead of burning candles, have the homeowner bake some toll house cookies or brownies. Many people are allergic to fragrances in candles and will not stay in a home where they are allergic to something.
They’ll stay longer enjoying a sweet treat.

3. Painting If you think a room or rooms need painting, it probably does. Color is in as long as it’s neutral color. No white walls with white ceilings. White is not color, it is the absence of color.

2. Fluffy towels Add new fluffy towels and rugs to all bathrooms, they look fresh and crisp. Change shower curtain as well.

1. Number 1 Staging Tip You only get one chance to make a first impression. Curb appeal must be awesome. Trim tree, trim bushes, keep mowed in the summer, wash outside windows and add a new welcome mat.

Home staging is a great way to stand out in the Omaha/Council Bluffs real estate market. Check out their website for some amazing before and after