Your 2025 Spring Staging Checklist

January seems to last forever every year, but February flies by in a blink, and now March is here with blooming flowers, warming temperatures, and a busy spring real estate market. If you’ve been considering listing your home for sale, now is the perfect time to do it. We've got your spring staging checklist to make sure no money is left on the table.

Clean Until it Sparkles

Take the time to do a deep cleaning of your home, and it will certainly pay off. Don't forget the areas that sellers often overlook, but buyers notice immediately:

• Wash windows and window ledges.
• Consider a fresh coat of paint or touch up high-traffic areas.
• Re-grout or scrub clean all tile work in the home.
• Have the carpets professionally cleaned.

Freshen Curb Appeal

Freshening curb appeal not only makes your home look its best from the street as potential buyers drive by, but it also helps it stand out in listing photos.

• Mow the lawn if needed; at this time of year, grass is often still dormant.
• Trim shrubs and trees and pick up sticks and debris fallen throughout the winter months.
• Plant some new flowers and spread new mulch and/or pine straw.
• Put out a fresh welcome mat, sweep the front porch, and hang a spring wreath.

Start Packing

You'll be moving soon anyway, so now is a great time to get started on filling those moving boxes. In the process, you'll be de-cluttering and making your home appear more spacious just in time for buyers.

• Winter clothes should be packed first. You won't need them any time soon!
• Personal items like family photos and your favorite knick-knacks can also be packed, leaving a clean, neutral slate for buyers to imagine themselves – and their belongings – in the space.

Get Expert Advice with Peggy Slappey Properties

Buyers are hungry for fresh housing inventory in metro Atlanta.  Following these few simple tips can ensure you get the best price for your home and attract the most qualified buyers. If you're ready to list your home or need some advice on what to do first, give Peggy Slappey Properties a call at 770-271-5555. You can also browse our website at www.psponline.com for helpful links, fresh listings, and to connect with an agent near you. 

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This blog post and information it contains, including but not limited to plans, pricing, and financing options, may change without notice. Please contact sales agents for the most up-to-date information.

March 18, 2025