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Designed Realty Before & Afters

How do I prep for staging?

Declutter & Simplify

Walls / Lighting:

Remove all décor from walls
Remove access nails, path and paint if possible
Replace any light bulbs that are out

Kitchen:

Clear all countertops

Bathrooms:

Clear off all countertops
Pack away non-essential items that you won’t need through the move
Store daily toiletries in a basket beneath the sink

Pantries / Cupboards:

Organize by category, putting cans with cans, and boxes with boxes

Closets:

Organize, organize, organize! Just like cupboards, buyers DO open closet doors
Do your best to remove clutter and seasonal items to pack and store

Garbage Cans:

Place garbage & recycling cans into garage or in a spot that is not in plain view from the road
Wipe down and deodorize if necessary

What We Do

We take care of things so you don't have to!

Kid's Rooms

We know this is a tough one, but it’s important.

Have your kids make a pile of what they cannot live without. These “must stay” items must be able to be organized and put away for showings
Pack up the rest of the items they can do without while the house is being shown. Think books, stuffed animals, extra clothes, etc. These items will be moved to storage offsite
Not much else will be disrupted in your kids’ rooms. We appreciate and understand the importance of normalcy
Tip: Instead of focusing on “putting items away for staging” with your child, focus on “packing up items to bring to their new room”

Pets

Remove or hide any signs of pets. Unfortunately, signs of pets can deter some buyers
Put away treat jars, pictures, leashes, and beds into a closet or cupboard

Showings

We use a scheduling program called ShowingTime. We will set it to a required notice period; we recommend that period to be one hour. The buyer’s agent requests the appointment online, then the program sends a text to you with the agent’s name and contact information. You approve or deny the showing by answering Y or N. If you do not see this message 30 minutes prior to the showing, it gets escalated to your broker.

We recommend maintaining a 70-degree atmosphere and leaving most of the lights on. You may see a larger bill during this time.

Each time the MLS key box is accessed we will get an alert. We will contact the showing agent for feedback, but please note that often we are unable to get a response from the broker. We will inform you when feedback is received.

You can anticipate a call from us on Mondays and Fridays to review all activity. Please know that you are welcome to reach out to us at any time.

Client Testimonials

"If you are looking for someone to sell your home OR for someone to find that perfect home for you and your family, Designed Reality will meet and exceed all your expectations!
Why you ask?? First, they are knowledgable in all aspects of the business from listing and selling to negotiations and closings. They listen to YOUR needs and go above and beyond to meet them. They are there for you 24/7...a nd I mean 24/7!!
I have texted them well into the evening hours and had a response within minutes. I have emailed them early morning and again, a response in minutes. So, if you want an agent who works tirelessly for you, is honest, knows the business, and can get things done, call Designed Realty... you will not be disappointed."

Seller in Everett, WA

"This team was worth every penny. They gave us a short list of very minor, time-saving, and inexpensive improvements, such as painting three small walls a more neutral color, that would pay off big (they did). They coordinate with companies who do top-notch work without overcharging. Whenever I had trouble finding someone (e.g., a furnace inspection) to get out there in time for our list date, their Listing Coordinator found someone who could. Response times were immediate. The staging was amazing. We looked at comparable homes on Zillow compulsively and kept remarking on how the other homes' staging was inferior to ours. It made all the difference, too. Our broker knows the market and the target buyer and priced the house accordingly--we would have been more than happy with the list price, but we made tens of thousands of dollars more. We are so grateful that they made the process virtually painless. We felt like we were in good hands the whole time, and we were. We'll definitely recommend Designed Realty to anyone who's looking."

Seller in West Seattle, WA

"This three person team was a godsend during our house sale. Don't think we could have gotten through it without them! Efficient, responsive and highly effective, and always available. Very easy to work with - they saved me countless hours and did all the grunt work for me! And, we got a great price for our house. I would heartily recommend them to anyone thinking about selling/buying a home. Simply fantastic company!"

What is my home worth?

What should I know before listing my home?

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Kitchen:

Bathrooms:

Pantries / Cupboards:

Closets:

Garbage Cans:

Kid's Rooms

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