Top 15 List For Staging Your Oklahoma City Home

 

Duke University recently completed a study which scientifically proved staging principles. In order of "most bang for your buck"....

1. Remove personal items from bathrooms


2. Use rooms for their intended purpose


3. Remove evidence of pets


4. Turn on all lights during showings


5. Vacant homes should be furnished (staged)


6. Remove garbage cans


7. Remove personal photographs


8. Remove attention-grabbing or personal art or accessories


9. Neutral paint colors on all walls


10. Remove appliances from kitchen counters


11. Never place the back of furniture facing a room entrance


12. "Tell a story" with staging (breakfast tray with mugs on bed)


13. Sheer or no coverings on all windows


14. Use scented candles, plug-in air fresheners or potpourri


15. Chocolate chips baking in oven during showings

 

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Originally posted at Oklahoma City Real Estate Blog

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