Things You'll Need:
- Cleaning supplies
- Patience
- Money in reserve
- Boxes
- Packing tape
- Mover, if necessary
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Step 1
Clean your floors - shampoo your carpets, wash floors, and redo grout lines, if needed.
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Step 2
Wash down base boards and walls - repaint if necessary. Hire a painter to help for large jobs if time is critical.
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Step 3
Find and list with a realtor. Find a realtor that will give you sound advice - not just someone out for a paycheck. That can make or break a deal.
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Step 4
Buy a book on staging your home. Keep in mind the shapes of objects, not just the color schemes. For instance, if you have a fireplace that is square, find a round object to contrast it. Place two objects on one end and one object on the other to offset your design and overall composition.
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Step 5
Add color - add live and silk plants inside and out. Even if your house is empty - this can help give personality without making it impossible for buyers to see their stuff in the home.
