STAGING
The Staging Process – Preparing the home for optimum value
First things first –
- Consult to assess needs and determine time frame
Preparation for Market –
- Coordinate a meeting with the realtor to discuss details
- Sort all possessions to determine whether to keep, sell, donate or discard
- Contact charitable organizations to arrange for pick up of items to donate (obtain tax deduction receipt)
- Contact estate sale company to assess what items can be sold
- Contact shredding company if needed
- If the home needs repair work, assisting in the hiring of a painter, electrician, plumber, landscaper or house cleaner, and any other type of service provider if needed
- Contact cleanout company to remove unwanted items as well as assist with re-arranging furniture to enhance the look of the entire home
- Coordinate movers if needed to put items into a storage unit
Packing –
- Pack items you want to keep but not appropriate for staging home
- Number each box and label indicating the items in box
- Create a box inventory list of items for new home and/or storage unit if needed
Final Stage –
- Pick fresh flowers to put on the dining room table