Staging Notes
815 Dakota Ln, Erie, CO
Christy + Pete,
It was so nice meeting with you! I’ve compiled the below notes to give you a punch list for prepping your home for listing. Feel free to text/call me (269-861-1047) with any questions as you’re working through everything.
Thanks!
Lauren
Overall
De-clutter and pre-pack as many personal items as possible
De-personalize any areas as much as possible, including removing family photos, art, and personalized décor
For bathrooms - we recommend having them be completely empty, with minimal décor and personal items like trash cans, rugs, etc. tucked away.
Remove all signs of pets throughout the home (beds, leashes, bowls, etc.)
Remove art in the stairwells going upstairs and downstairs
Entry
Remove entry rug for photos
Remove art above console, center console on wall
Would recommend a round mirror above the console
We like this one
Remove everything from the console leaving only one plant and the lamp
Main Floor Living
Remove sofa from under the TV
Remove desk area
A round mirror above the fireplace would be a good addition in here as well
Remove book stand from corner of the room
Remove the bookshelves from next to the sliding door
Kitchen
Mudroom
Completely clear as much as possible
Empty the baskets but leave them in the shelving unit if possible
Remove floormats
Main Floor Bedroom
Remove dressers from either side of the bed
Place floor lamp next to the bed
Remove art from everywhere but above the bed
Remove drink cooler
Basement Bedroom
Remove rug from hallway when you come down the stairs
Remove rug from under bed
Remove small chair from corner of room
Basement Living
Remove white chaise lounge
Reduce bookshelves by 60% (approx 1-3 items per shelf should remain)
Pull coffee table towards the center of the space
Basement Exercise Room
Tuck away any personal items (towels, awards, photos, etc.)
Primary Bedroom
Completely clear nightstands leaving only the lamps
Stash away any personal items (jewelry, etc.)
Remove art from above nightstands
Remove corner sofa and place a larger plant in the corner in its place
Remove mirror from behind the door
Reduce closet by at least 50% if possible
Upstairs Secondary Bedroom
Move bed to shared wall with bathroom
Move nightstand next to bed
Move floor mirror to lean in place of the colorful art
Remove wall shelves and vines
Upstairs Office
Remove table with printer
Clear any personal items
Reduce bookshelf by at least 50%
Back Patio
Move heater to other side of sofa
Remove any unnecessary items (planters, tools, etc)
Remove any signs of pets
Front Porch
Remove patio furniture
Add colorful spring flowers/planters we discussed