Kitchen We want to draw attention to the areas of your home that are at the top of buyers’ MUST-HAVE list. The best way to accentuate the greatness of your kitchen is to make it easy for buyers to see what they are getting. Kitchens plus ample space are a wonderful team for the real estate market. Countertop space is one item that many homeowners want more of. The more we can showcase the potential of each kitchen area, the more buyers will be able to picture themselves there, at first glance. Just as important, the more we can minimize items on the counter, the less ‘stuff’ there is for buyers to focus on and the more they will gravitate toward the kitchen itself. Countertops, available space, backsplash, cabinets, cabinet hardware, etc. • Countertops – empty countertops to start. Depending on space, start adding a few staging pieces. A coffee station, a nice knife set (if one is there), a couple of plants or a decorative bowl in the corner • Keep sink and dishwasher empty • Pro tip! If you have a nice mixer – set that up nicely against the wall and let all the baking vibes commence • If applicable, empty the top of cabinets as it creates a focal point and takes away from the cabinets themselves • Remove all cleaning products from the sink area • Empty the front, side, and top of the fridge. All magnets must go! • Empty the window ledge and remove curtains or toppers from the small kitchen window. Let all that light in!
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“Selling features or a great house layout that cannot be visualized by buyers doesn’t have that first day on the market excitement. Being able to physically showcase what your home has to offer is the way to approach this.” • Set the room up so the ideal layout is easily spotted when buyers walk in • Unplug and hide all cords. TV, TV equipment, lamps, etc. • Remove all personal photos – Again, we want to focus on the house, not who or what is in it • Remove any colourful decorative pillows and blankets from the furniture as it creates a focal point and buyers will notice that first instead of the room itself. We want them to glance over everything and notice the (beau- tifully decorated) room • Open curtains and blinds for photos and viewings – the more natural light, the better! • Have just the lamps centered on the end tables. If there is lots of space, you can add a plant or a couple of books on their side… or both! Two flat books with a small plant on top.
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• Remove towels from oven and dishwasher handles • Remove the kitchen floor mat to create openness • Remove any pet food dishes
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Master Bedroom The master bedroom must be a quiet, spacious, eye-catching oasis. It doesn’t need to be fancy, but it needs to be cozy yet empty. Buyers need to be able to picture their own furniture in the room while admiring your setup and the available space. Sound easy? It really is! Here are the steps:
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