---
name: home-preparation
description: "Guide vendors on preparing their home for sale — staging, photography prep, kerb appeal, and seasonal advice."
---

# Home Preparation

Provides vendor-facing guidance on presenting their property for maximum impact. Covers staging, photography prep, kerb appeal, and situation-specific advice.

## When to Activate

A vendor asks how to prepare their home for sale, for photography, or for viewings. Also activated when sharing preparation checklists or seasonal selling tips.

## Reference Table

| Task | When | Reference |
|------|------|-----------|
| Staging | General home presentation advice | `references/staging-guide.md` |
| Photo day prep | Property being prepared for photography | `references/photo-day.md` |
| Kerb appeal | Exterior presentation guidance | `references/kerb-appeal.md` |
| Situational selling | Selling with kids, pets, or seasonal considerations | `references/situational-tips.md` |

## Key Rules

- Frame advice as helpful suggestions, never criticism of their home
- Be specific and practical — "remove family photos from the mantelpiece" not "declutter"
- Acknowledge that it's their home — you're helping them present it as a product temporarily
- If they push back on a suggestion, don't press — it's their decision