Scottsdale Home Owners - 15 Staging Tips to Sell Your Scottsdale Home Faster and for more Money
Selling a house in Scottsdale? Even in a hot market, staging your home can make all the difference in attracting buyers. Here’s your go-to guide for making your home irresistible, room by room.
Curb appeal - Staging Your Yard & Home Exterior
1. Create a Welcoming Porch
- Sweep dirt off the steps and deck.
- Clean any chairs or tables.
- Add potted plants or hanging planters with colorful flowers.
- Power-wash the siding if needed.
2. Tidy Up Your Front Yard
- Keep your lawn trimmed.
- Power-wash driveways and walkways.
- Trim bushes and trees near walkways.
3. Declutter Your Backyard
- Put away toys, garden tools, statues, decorative flags, and broken items.
- Clean and neatly arrange outdoor furniture.
- Power-wash the back patio, shed, and any other surfaces.
It’s the Kitchen that sells - Staging Your Kitchen
4. Clean & Clear Your Countertops, Windows, Pantry, and Cabinets
- Wipe down windows and countertops.
- Remove empty or expired items from the pantry.
- Group remaining pantry items and organize cabinets.
- Store extra dishes elsewhere to avoid a cluttered look.
5. Keep a Few Kitchen Essentials Out
- Leave out appliances like a coffee maker or toaster.
- Add a decorative touch, like a tea kettle on the stovetop.
Warm and inviting - Staging Your Living & Dining Room
6. Get Organized & Declutter
- Donate or toss items you don’t need.
- Store items you want to keep elsewhere.
- Arrange furniture in symmetrical pairs for a welcoming look.
7. Clean Your Furniture & Floors
- Dust regularly.
- Scrub or refinish hardwood floors and steam clean carpets.
8. Add a Few Homey Touches
- Use vases with fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit, or table arrangements.
- Stick to neutral colors like gray, white, and beige for broad appeal.
Clean and fresh smelling - Staging Your Bathrooms
9. Deep Clean Each Bathroom
- Scrub all surfaces, including tiles and tubs.
- Use bleach or natural cleaners to make everything spotless.
10. Remove Personal Items and Add Some Nice Touches
- Put away prescription bottles and toiletries.
- Display clean rugs, washcloths, wooden trays, and scented candles.
Roomy and Happy - Staging Your Bedrooms
11. Create a Relaxing Environment
- Use neutral bed linens and make the bed neatly.
- Remove excess furniture to make the room look spacious.
- Clear out personal items like photos and knick-knacks.
12. Organize Closets
- Neatly arrange clothes and shoes.
- Remove unnecessary items to showcase ample storage space.
Smells Sell - Make sure the home smells good
13. Add natural fragrances
- Remove garbage from inside the home
- Clean floors and walls.
- Add pine scent or Orange Scent to your toilet water
14. Garages are not just for cars anymore
- Ensure there are no damp areas or mold.
- organize, clean, prep the garage to make it look large and roomy
Top Tips for Staging a Home
15. **General Tips**
- Keep lights on in the evening to make the home look inviting.
- Minimize the negative aspects of your home. If your closets are small, move most of your items out of them to make them appear larger!
- Do a smell check to eliminate any odors. Pour lemon juice down the garbage disposal if needed, grape fruit peel work as well.
- Remember what drew you to your home? Highlight that area and chances are the next buyers will be drawn to the same things.
By following these tips, you'll make your Scottsdale home more appealing to potential buyers, helping you secure a quick sale.
Like Always - if you want more information about selling your Scottsdale, Cave Creek, or Carefree home, just give Todd a call. (480)465-1504
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