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Home Preparation

Before
the first
photo.

The difference between a good sale and a great one starts long before the first photo is taken. Our team manages every detail so your home makes the strongest possible first impression. You do not need to lift a finger.

Your Preparation Checklist

We handle
all of it.

Five categories of preparation, every detail owned by our team. You focus on living your life. We get your home market-ready.

The checklist is the start. For the staging, photography, video and launch that follow, see how we prepare a listing.

Declutter & Depersonalize

Buyers need to envision themselves in your home. We help you strip back personal items, excess furniture, and visual noise to create a clean, aspirational canvas.

  • Remove personal photos and memorabilia
  • Clear kitchen and bathroom countertops
  • Organize closets to 60% capacity
  • Remove excess furniture to open up rooms
  • Pack away seasonal and rarely used items
  • Clear garage and storage areas

Repairs & Touch-Ups

Small defects signal neglect. We identify and fix the issues that could cost you thousands at the negotiation table.

  • Patch holes and touch up paint
  • Fix leaky faucets and running toilets
  • Replace cracked or missing grout and caulking
  • Repair or replace damaged flooring
  • Ensure all doors and drawers operate smoothly
  • Address any visible water stains

Paint & Refresh

A fresh coat of paint is the highest-ROI improvement you can make. We recommend modern, market-tested neutral palettes that photograph beautifully.

  • Neutral, modern colour palette throughout
  • Refresh trim, baseboards, and doors
  • Address scuffs, marks, and worn areas
  • Update dated accent walls
  • Cabinet refinishing where needed
  • Ceiling touch-ups and repairs

Curb Appeal

First impressions start at the curb. Buyers decide within seconds whether a home feels right. We make sure that first look creates excitement.

  • Power wash driveway, walkways, and siding
  • Refresh landscaping and add seasonal colour
  • Update front door hardware and house numbers
  • Clean and repair exterior lighting
  • Ensure lawn and gardens are manicured
  • Remove any debris or worn outdoor items

Lighting & Ambiance

Bright homes feel bigger, cleaner, and more inviting. We optimize natural and artificial lighting throughout to create the warm, welcoming atmosphere buyers love.

  • Replace all burnt-out bulbs with warm LED
  • Update dated light fixtures in key rooms
  • Clean all windows inside and out
  • Open blinds and remove heavy window treatments
  • Add accent lighting in dark corners
  • Ensure consistent colour temperature throughout
Vacant vs. Staged

An empty room
leaves money on the table.

Drag the slider on each photo to see what staging actually does to a space.

After renovation : Open Concept Living
Before renovation : Open Concept Living
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Open Concept Living

After renovation : Dining + Kitchen
Before renovation : Dining + Kitchen
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Dining + Kitchen

After renovation : Primary Bedroom
Before renovation : Primary Bedroom
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Primary Bedroom

After renovation : Primary Bathroom
Before renovation : Primary Bathroom
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Primary Bathroom

Why selling vacant costs you.

The vast majority of buyers cannot mentally furnish an empty room. They cannot tell where a king bed fits, where a sofa lands, or whether their dining table will work in the breakfast nook. Empty rooms feel smaller, colder, and harder to commit to. Buyers walk through, feel uncertain, and move on, often without even being able to articulate why.

Staging sells the lifestyle.

A staged room gives every visitor a vision they can step into. Furniture sets the scale, decor sets the mood, and styling tells a story the photos and showings can carry.

Renos for Revenue
When Prep Is Not Enough

Need more than paint and staging?
Renos for Revenue.

If your home needs more than a clean and a coat of paint to hit its real value, our Renos for Revenue program funds and manages the upgrades. You pay at closing. Zero upfront cost, full project management, and your home hits the market at its highest possible price.

Explore Renos for Revenue
In Their Words
“The staging made such a difference! Our home felt like a showpiece, and buyers fell in love with it instantly.”

Sarah & Mike W.· Sellers

“His marketing strategy got us over 70 confirmed viewings and multiple offers.”

Drea L.· Seller

“Worked with the team to stage the house and the marketing blew us away. It felt like we were selling a dream, not just a house.”

Jordan M.· Seller

Proven, Not Promised
The Hinchey Homes Guarantee

We put it
in writing.

If you are not 100% satisfied with our service, we reduce our commission by a full 1%. Any concern you raise gets a 48-hour resolution. Every listing, every time.

Applies to listing agreements. Conditions in our Terms.

Ready to get your
home market-ready?

Book a free strategy meeting and we will create a customized preparation plan for your home.

Book Your Free Strategy Meeting