What Is An ASP?

• An Accredited Staging^® Professional (ASP) is a dedicated professional who has studied and learned the proven and powerful techniques of Staging^® homes. 

• An Accredited Staging^® Professional (ASP) has successfully completed a detailed ASP course and passed a required through examination on preparing homes for sale. 

• Staged^® homes traditionally present themselves better than the competition by being clean, clutter free, and ready to show to prospective buyers.

• And Accredited Staging^® Professional (ASP) is committed to the principles and practices of marketing properties as Staged^® Homes.

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Why Should You Sell A Staged Home?

1. Because your home has been professionally Staged --it will be recognized as a Staged Home

2. A Staged Home will look better than competing homes for sale in your local market, allowing you to sell faster and/or for more money.

3. Staged Homes are recognized by other real estate agents as properties ready to sell .  They will be more likely to show your home to potential buyers. 

4. Staged Homes are recognized by buyers as the best properties to see.

5. More buyers want to see Staged Homes, increasing your visibility and showings.

6. Staged Homes qualify for special promotional materials including street signs and print material designations --allowing your home to be marketed to more potential buyers. 

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Quick Tips For Staging Your Home

Inside

• Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house.  Keep decorative objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3, or 5 items.  In general, a sparsely decorated home helps the buyer mentally "move in" with their own things.

• Rearrange or remove some of the furniture in your home, if necessary. Many times home owners have too much furniture in a room. When it comes to selling your home, thin out overcrowded rooms to make the rooms appear larger.

• Clear all unnecessary objects from kitchen countertops.  If it hasn't been used for three months. . .put it away! Clear refrigerator fronts of messages, magnets, pictures, etc.

• In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from the countertops, tub, shower stall, and commode top.  Keep only the most necessary cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter.  Coordinate towels in one or two colors only. 

• Take down, reduce, or rearrange pictures and objects on walls.  Patch and paint all walls, if necessary.

• Review the house interior, room by room, and:

  • Paint any room needing paint.

  • Clean carpet and drapes that need it.

  • Clean windows.

• If you need room to store extra possessions use the garage or rent a storage unit.

• Leave on certain lights during the day (your agent will show you which ones).  During showings turn on ALL lights and lamps.

• Play light FM music every day in the house, for all viewings.

Outside

• Go around the perimeter of the house and move all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps, extra building materials, etc., to the garage or, if applicable, take them to the dump.

• Check gutters and roof for dry rot and moss. Make sure they are swept and cleaned

• Look at all plants. Plants are like children . . . they grow so fast. Prune bushes and trees.  Keep plants from blocking windows: "You can't sell a house if you can't see it!"

• Remove any dead plants, weed all planting areas and put down fresh mulching material.

• Keep your lawn freshly cut, edged and fertilized during the growing season.

• Clear patio or decks of all small items, such as little planters, flower pots, charcoal, barbeques, toys, etc.

• Check the condition of the paint on your house, especially the trim and the front door.  The first impression, or "curb appeal" is very important.

In General

Try to look at your house "through a buyer's eyes," as though you've never seen it before.  This exercise will help you see what needs to be done.  Any time and money invested on these things will usually bring you the return of more money and a quicker sale. 

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