How to Prep Your Home Like a Pro

Staging is a necessary process that buyers need to go through to attract buyers. The typical homebuyer will be less excited about placing an offer on a home if it is not staged well. With this, read on and discover a few helpful tips for prepping your home like a pro.

Neutralize odors

It is amazing how a person’s scent of smell can influence their opinions on a living space. A buyer will formulate a poor first impression of a home if it smells funky. With this, before any showings you need to ensure that all odors are neutralized. This may be as simple as opening the windows for a while, or you may need to steam clean the carpets to eliminate any pet odors. Whatever the case may be, be sure that your home smells fresh for prospective buyers.

Showcase your closet space

Buyers today love having ample storage space. In the case of many buyers, it is near the top of their wish lists. Buyers should take the time to highlight a closet’s storage potential. The best way to do this is to remove most of the items in your closet. By doing so, you are helping to allow people’s imaginations to envision their belongings in those spaces. 

Remove all clutter

As is the case with closets, you want to remove practically all clutter from the home. The goal of any seller should be to showcase the living space within a home. Unnecessary furniture, knickknacks, and personal items should all be removed during your home prep. When it comes to staging, the rule of thumb is less is more!