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

  • Clear everything off the counters

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


See our work.