Clients often ask us why our homes sell 30 - 40% faster than the norm in Austin.  We feel it is a team effort between agent and homeowner in getting the home in pristine showing condition, keeping fresh during the showing period and pricing competitively in the market place. With getting the home ready as the key.  We often bring in professional staging to the home.  Below are our staging tips.

Make a Clean Sweep

Detail clean woodwork and doors, have carpets professionally cleaned and restore appliances to like -new condition.

Follow the "cantaloupe rule"

We learned this one from our favorite professional stager, Ellen Boettcher. Remove all items around the home that are smaller than a cantaloupe.  In addition, be sure personal items are stored out of site.

Pare down possessions

Leave at least 1/3 of all bookshelves empty. Remove enough clothing from closets to allow 1/4 bar rod space. Empty all non-vital items from kitchen cupboards and pantries.

Put away pets

Animals can be a serious distraction to buyers. Arrange for off - site care.  Remove food bowl, leases, kitty liter, etc from the house.

Set the scene

Before potential buyers arrive at the home, tune the radio to a classical music station, neutralize odors with an unscented air freshener, open all curtains and blinds and turn on all the lights.