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We have a lot of experience in home staging and a keen eye to help guide you through this part of the process, but here are some ideas to get you started:

  •  Less is more – remove enough so that there is some empty space in closets, on shelves and in cabinets. And since you really are moving, this jumpstarts your inevitable packing.

  • Remove or hide all small kitchen appliances.

  • Remove all refrigerator art, family pictures, school schedules, magnets, calendars, etc.

  • Pack up all personal photos.

  • Remove personal items from bathroom, tub and showers: Shampoo, toothpaste, brushes, used towel, etc.

  • Remove and store seasonal clothes from closets.

  • Rent a storage space, if necessary. Remove all visible storage boxes from closets and garage.

  • When accessorizing a surface, remember for staging purposes, one is better than two or more.

  • Use mirrors when possible as they make a space feel larger.

  • Paint the interior of the house and the front door.

  • Repair, paint or wash all exterior walls, doors and trim.

  • Power-wash exterior concrete or other hardscape to unify surface color to make these areas appear bigger.

  • Replace old carpeting and flooring. Be sure that any remaining carpet, drapes or upholstery holds no odors.

  • Wash the windows, inside and out. Remove unnecessary screens.

  • Arrange a minimum number of fluffy, clean towels in bathroom and put out fresh soap.

  • Inside, use fresh flowers in vases or live potted plants.

  • Consider eliminating half the furniture to open up the rooms.

  • Add flowerpots to patios and decks with enough furniture to show that it is usable living space.

  • Landscape. Re-seed or lay fresh sod. Clean our flowerbeds and update plants. Landscaping can outdate a home as much as avocado carpet.

  • Air the home by opening windows and doors. Have doorstops handy.

  • Repair all plumbing. No dripping faucets or running toilets.

  • Clean or repair/replace worn caulking around tubs, sinks and counter tops.

  • Deep-clean entire house, including oven, fireplace, frig, garage, etc.

  • Enhance fireplace box with candles or decorative logs.
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  • It may be worth considering using a staging company to replace or supplement dated or damaged furniture/accessories.
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    • For Sellers
  • Lease
    • Malibu Beach Leases
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  • About us
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