4 Staging Tips to Achieve a Welcoming Feel

4 Staging Tips to Achieve a Welcoming FeelStaging a home effectively is among the best ways to make an impression on the market and get the purchasing offer you’re looking for, but it’s important to do it in a way that will really make homebuyers feel comfortable. While there are plenty of tricks of the trade to try, here are four ways your visitors are sure to feel right at home.

Give The Exterior A Boost

It’s pretty easy for many home sellers to forget about the outside, but the first thing visitors to your home will see is the exterior view so it needs to be in tip-top shape. By ensuring that you’ve trimmed the hedges, cleaned away any unsightly yard tools and done the small fix-ups to your front entrance, your guests are sure to have a positive first impression.

Buy A Beautiful Bouquet

Few things will be more inviting to home viewers than a beautiful flower arrangement that makes them feel like they’re in the midst of a well-kept space, so you may want to pick up a bouquet for your front entrance. Not only will this provide an instantly striking visual, it will also give off a pleasant smell which can be key when it comes to engaging home viewers.

Depersonalize Your Property

It’s certainly the case that a staged home is likely to have more success on the market, but a home that has too many personal items like pictures and papers can actually sway viewers in the opposite direction. While it’s great to keep some personalized pieces, you should definitely survey your house and take down what may make potential homebuyers feel like they’re intruding.

Clean It Up

Cleaning up your house before having guests over may be something of a cliché, but it’s never so important to spic ‘n’ span as it is when you’re staging your home. Instead of a sweep and a mop, ensure you’ve cleaned the bathroom top to bottom, vacuumed and mopped where necessary, and cleared away all the junk that will catch the eye of those who will be sure to notice any flaws.

There are a lot of things that go into effectively staging a home, but by cleaning up the outside and doing a thorough cleaning inside you’ll be able to make a positive impression. If you’re going to be putting your home on the market in the near future, contact me today for more information – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

721 E State Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,490 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6734998
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Adorable updated North Central Charmer in the highly desirable Northwood neighborhood. Cute as a button, lovingly restored and refreshed. HUGE green irrigated lot with abundant room for pool, hardscape or addition for more square footage. Updates include new windows, new electrical panel and outlets, full kitchen and baths, interior and exterior paint, new laminate wood flooring. Please see supplement in document tap for full list. Highly desired Madison School district, within walking distance to Madison Simis. Conveniently located in the North Central corridor~ a quick walk or bike ride to Lucy's at the Orchard, Murphy Bridal Path, Uptown Farmers Market and many new restaurants. Minutes from downtown and easy access to freeways. A true move in ready gem ready for you to call hom New interior and exterior paint New flooring throughout New windows (except front grid window) New baseboards Fully remodeled kitchen cabinets, countertops, plumbing, appliances Fully remodeled bathrooms including plumbing Updated cabinet hardware throughout Added laundry room storage cabinets New exterior primary bedroom door New closet racks and shelving New ceiling fans + light fixtures Updated electrical panel New electrical at outlets Front exterior planter Updated irrigation leveling New exterior patio paint New patio fan, electrical outlets New exterior lighting

25031 S Desert Flower Court Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

$599,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,883 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6750998
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
LOVELY residence in the private, GATED COMMUNITY of Oakwood. FIRST IMPRESSEIONS wrought iron front door greets you as you step into this REMODELED beauty! Gorgeous high-end STONECREEK, soft close, DOVETAIL kitchen cabinets w/GLASS doors, STUNNING QUARTZ countertops, sleek SUBWAY TILE backsplash & PORCELAIN APRON FARM sink. Tons of NATURAL light & PLANTATION SHUTTERS, neutral paint, spacious primary bdrm, lovely walk-in shower w/PEBBLE STONE accents & CUSTOM vanity cabinets. Hall bath also tastefully UPDATED! Huge laundry rm w/tons of storage & countertops. Private backyard w/LUSH landscape & real grass! PAVERED walkway & driveway. NEWER HVAC 2018, newer EXTERIOR paint 2022, newer water heater & patio ROOF 2023. This 40 & over ACTIVE ADULT community has tons of AMENITIES,clubs, events!

2783 E Tulsa Street Chandler, AZ 85225

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,913 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6737708
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
PRICE IS MORE THAN $20,000 UNDER RECENT APPRAISAL!! Tour this gorgeous, RECENTLY RENOVATED, SINGLE STORY Chandler home today! Nestled directly between Downtown Gilbert & Downtown Chandler (less than 10 minutes to each), you'll be surrounded by endless dining & shopping options, plus almost-daily local events & activities~ This home was remodeled with entertainment in mind, boasting a thoughtfully designed layout w/a TRUE SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, featuring 3 BEDROOMS, including a LARGE PRIMARY SUITE w/a direct access to the backyard, an UPDATED ENSUITE BATHROOM & SPACIOUS PRIMARY CLOSET~ 2 large guest bedrooms complete the home, w/one showcasing a CUSTOM SHIPLAP WALL & the other featuring added BOOKSHELF STORAGE~ The home offers 2 FULLY UPDATED BATHROOMS, including a RENOVATED MASTER BATHROOM with a CUSTOM GLASS SHOWER with RAINFALL SHOWER HEAD, and a FREESTANDING TUB~The UPDATED KITCHEN features a SOLID STONE ISLAND that opens to the living space, HIGH-END APPLIANCES like a 5-BURNER KITCHENAID OVEN and a MONOGRAM MINI DRINK FRIDGE, plus a BREAKFAST NOOK with shutters overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard~ Open the SLIDING GLASS DOORS from your living room, and an entertainer's LUXURY BACKYARD awaits, with a partially covered patio equipped with an OUTDOOR HEATER for all-season enjoyment~ Invite your friends over for backyard movie nights with an OUTDOOR MOVIE SCREEN and PROJECTOR. Backyard also features over 800 SQ FT OF PAVER PATIO AND WALKWAYS with lighting, over 350 SQ FT OF ARTIFICIAL TURF, IRRIGATED GARDEN BEDS, MATURE TREES, and NATIVE PLANTS, with NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND for added PRIVACY~ Additional highlights of the home include CEILING FANS in all rooms, an open layout with unobstructed views from the kitchen to the living and dining areas (or flex space), DUAL-PANE WINDOWS with CUSTOM SHUTTERS opening to the backyard, front yard, and side yards~ The home boasts HIGH-END PORCELAIN WIDE-PLANK WOOD FLOORS, along with a NEMA 14-50 plug for EV CHARGING in the garage, a TANKLESS WATER HEATER, AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENERS, a WATER SOFTENER, and a freshly REPAINTED EXTERIOR in 2024 (5-YEAR WARRANTY)~ Further improvements in 2024 include home being COMPLETELY REWIRED to be brought up to current safety standards, AIR DUCT CLEANING, and installation of an AIR PURIFIER and SCRUBBER for optimal indoor air quality~ The neighborhood is surrounded by FOUR LARGE PARKS and green spaces, with a playground right across the street~ Conveniently located less than a mile from Fry's Food & Drug, you're also just minutes from Trader Joe's, Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other popular grocery options~ SAN TAN VILLAGE MALL is approximately a 7-minute drive~ Part of the CHANDLER SCHOOL DISTRICT, this home is only two blocks from CHANDLER TRADITIONAL ACADEMY - LIBERTY CAMPUS, with easy access to Gilbert, AZ, across the intersection~ This exceptional property offers an unbeatable location, thoughtful upgrades, and a welcoming atmosphere!

2234 E Donald Drive Phoenix, AZ 85024

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,675 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6771942
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Redhawk community. This home offers an expansive open floor plan perfect for family and guests. Enjoy luxurious features like upgraded tile flooring, granite countertops, and new AC units (installed in 2022). Relax in the cozy family room by the fireplace, which opens to the kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. The open backyard features a sparkling pool with upgraded landscape lighting, making it an entertainer's dream. The home also boasts low-maintenance artificial turf in all the right places. With a double-car garage and an expanded paved driveway, there's plenty of parking. Don't miss this opportunity to call this stunning home your own!

28107 N 123rd Lane Peoria, AZ 85383

$599,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,682 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754195
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
JUST REDUCED! SENSATIONAL UPDATED HOME with POOL & SPA. You'll LOVE this BEAUTIFUL MONTIS MODEL in TRILOGY. LIGHT & BRIGHT KITCHEN Features SOFT GRAY CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERS, All NEW SS APPLIANCES in 2020. ENERGY EFFICIENT CARRIER 4 TON AC/HEATPUMP 2023. WINDOWS in MBR and DEN REPLACED 2023, CUSTOM LAUNDRY SPACE DESIGNED for GE WASHER/DRYER COMBO 2023, ABUNDANT STORAGE in KITCHEN & LNDRY AREA. NEUTRAL PAINT and TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT, UPGRADED NEWER CARPET in BEDROOMS, NEW WINDOW COVERINGS TOO! PRIVATE BACKYARD FEATURES HEATED/COOLED PEBBLE TEC POOL, COVERED PATIO W/ MISTING FAN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, and NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND. NEW FRONT LANDSCAPING 2023. Garage BOASTS HEAVY DUTY SHELVING and NEW OPENER 2024. THIS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME is READY for NEW OWNERS. WELCOME HOME!

912 W 11th Street Mesa, AZ 85201

$599,900
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,382 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6742745
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Explore the possibility to convert Detached Garage (361sf) to ADU, Pool House or Casita! NO HOA. Updated 4 Bedroom(2 primary suites), 3 full bathroom with many high dollar updates located in highly sought after Established Mesa Neighborhood. Updates: roof (2016), HVAC 2020/2022, Flooring 2017, Drain line through out home 2023, New Primary Suite/Bathroom, Laundry & Huge Pantry addition in 2022, Windows 2017. Kitchen with double ovens, granite counters, island, induction cooktop, bay window dining nook, custom built-ins open to family room with library area and stepdown into extended family room. All bathrooms updated. Split floorplan. Fenced diving pool w/slide. near Mesa Country Club, Mesa Riverview shopping/dining, Riverview park & nestled directly between the Cubs/A's Spring Training.

19781 W Exeter Boulevard Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$599,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,129 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6714581
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
PAID OFF SOLAR AT COE!!! When Minimalist meets Elegance, It Truly does not get better than this! Feast your eyes on this Toll Brothers Beauty located in the Famous Verrado Community! This home boasts 3 generous bedrooms, a spacious Den/Office enclosed by STUNNING $20,000 Custom Steel Partition doors and 2.5 Bathrooms! The great room is welcomed by tons of natural light, but can be darkened with beautiful White Blackout Shades! The Top of the Line Chef's Gourmet Package features KitchenAid Appliances with a Large Hood and In-Island Drawer Microwave! Pristine Hydro Water Filtration System and Soap Dispenser accompany the Kitchen Sink! Beautiful Mosaic Tile backsplash catches your eye immediately! Master Bedroom suite is very roomy with dual vanity, walk in shower and Large Walk in Closet. You have NEVER seen a yard like this! The Definition of ZEN. The Custom White Stuccoed Enclosed yard features a wide variety of fruits and veggies, no more grocery shopping for your produce! The self sufficient yard includes Fruit trees including 5 mango varieties, avocado, pomegranate, peaches, lemons, limes, oranges, grape vines, bananas, Jamaican cherries!! But it doesn't stop there! It also has 2 custom raised garden beds with automatic irrigation. Currently growing brandywine tomatoes, beans, cabbage, thyme, mint, rosemary, collards, zucchini, cucumber and Carrots! WOW! Both garages are fully epoxied, the 2 car garage has an Electric Car Charger and the Single Car Garage has a Split AC Unit as well as Spray Foam insulation to keep it cool to be used as an additional work space! The entire home is equipped with a Full Filtration system including a Water Carbon Filter and Water Softener System!

4055 N Smithsonian Drive Florence, AZ 85132

$599,900
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,385 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765379
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
AMAZING LOT, AMAZING HOME! Enjoy the affordable luxury and RESORT STYLE LIVING with this remarkable ''Journey'' model. Located on a spectacular PREMIUM WASH LOT with an abundance of outdoor entertaining space that offers an extended paver patio, gas fire-pit, built-in BBQ, hot tub, pergola and BEAUTIFUL DESERT VIEWS. Every detail has been masterfully added for your consideration starting with the chefs kitchen cabinet layout w/granite counter tops, roll-out trays, soft close drawers, stainless appliances w/ newer Bosch dishwasher and fridge, RO system and water softener. Enjoy the butlers pantry w/beverage cooler, entertainment/media center, surround sound, custom closet in primary, gorgeous wood flooring, golf cart garage, A/C in garage w/additional outlets and a 4ft garage extension. You can't build this home on this LOT, with all these UPGRADES and OPTIONS at this PRICE. STUNNING HOME THAT NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE! Merrill Ranch also offers the Anthem Grille, The Poston Butte Golf Club, a learning center and all the festivities, activities and amenities a Sun City community has to offer. Remember you are buying a lifestyle that goes beyond the homes property lines.

3625 W Buckhorn Trail Phoenix, AZ 85083

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,881 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6763510
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Hidden gem in north Phoenix! Come see this beautiful home in a secluded corner of Phoenix. This prime location in Riordan Ranch offers quiet & serenity in a low traffic area. The home itself boasts 1881 square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths + den! It also has a split 3 car garage, newly renovated kitchen & backyard. The backyard is a resort like oasis! Featuring travertine tile, extended patio & louvered pergola, built in outdoor kitchen with barbeque, & all new turf grass! The neighborhood is adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain preserve, allowing for walks, biking & hiking in the desert. Great location, near the Norterra shopping district, restaurants, entertainment, & less than 2 hours to the mountains of northern Arizona. Please see attached list of $100k+ in upgrades

16022 S 11th Place Phoenix, AZ 85048

$599,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,558 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6753651
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to your dream home in Ahwatukee, where luxury meets tranquility! This beautifully updated residence boasts a complete renovation with modern finishes and meticulous attention to detail. Step inside to discover a fresh, contemporary vibe enhanced by brand new tile flooring and plush carpet throughout. The heart of the home, the kitchen, has been transformed with sleek modern shaker cabinets, elegant quartz countertops, and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, including a coveted wine fridge. Every detail, from the new electrical fixtures to the stylish new doors and paint, reflects quality craftsmanship and a commitment to comfort. The best part...the backyard opens directly onto a serene lake, offering breathtaking water views and a peaceful retreat at your doorstep. Additional updates include a brand-new roof, ensuring peace of mind and durability for years to come. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a stunning, move-in-ready home with an unbeatable lakeside location.

5422 S Luiseno Boulevard Gilbert, AZ 85298

$599,900
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,108 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758778
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Check out this Beautiful Single Level Home Located in the Prestigious Community: The Bridges at Gilbert! This Great Room Floorplan Home Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Den and 3 Car Garage. The Kitchen Includes an Island, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Built in Ovens, Gas Cook Top and Beautiful Raised Panel Cabinets with Crown Molding! Master Suite Includes a Spacious Bathroom with a Dual Vanity, Separate Shower/Tub and Large Walkin Closet! Step into the Backyard with New Artificial Grass and Large Covered Patio, Perfect for Entertaining or Enjoying as a Family! Do Not Miss Out!!

3010 E County Down Drive Chandler, AZ 85249

$599,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,185 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6783660
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome home to this 3 bedroom plus office, 2 bath, 3 car garage beauty in the coveted 55+ Solera at Lone Tree Golf Course Community. Enjoy the privacy of being at the end of the street, with the north/south facing maintenance free yard. Step inside to 10 ft ceilings, fresh paint, plantation shutters, new carpet, & upgraded light fixtures, making it move in ready. The great room is open to the kitchen that features an island for entertaining & dining area. Bonus: all appliances stay. Large primary bedroom offers a sitting area, while its bathroom has dual sinks, jetted tub, walk in shower & oversized walk in closet. The split floorplan offers ample size secondary bedrooms. Plenty of closet storage throughout. This home checks all the boxes.