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Choose the right level
Select a customized report, a detailed written action plan, or the Premium Nest Check with an extended walkthrough and follow-up call.
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Nest Check Consultation
Seller Walkthrough + Prep Plan
Room-by-room recommendations that turn pre-listing decisions into a clear, confident plan.
What to Expect
Know what matters before
the listing clock starts.
The Nest Check gives sellers and agents an expert plan for preparing an occupied home for listing photos and showings. We walk the property room by room, identify the changes that will create the strongest buyer-facing impact, and turn a long list of decisions into clear priorities.
Recommendations are shaped by the home's condition, architecture, likely buyer, and launch timeline. The goal is not to erase the people who live there; it is to help every room feel lighter, more intentional, and easier for a buyer to understand.
Best for
Occupied homes, pre-listing preparation, and homeowners who are ready to complete the work themselves but want expert direction before they begin.
Included
Recommendations may include
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A 60-minute room-by-room consultation walkthrough, or a 90-minute walkthrough with the Premium Nest Check.
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Decluttering priorities and furniture-placement guidance that improve flow, scale, and sightlines.
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Paint, lighting, art, rug, and accessory recommendations based on the home's needs.
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A listing-photo readiness checklist focused on the details buyers and cameras notice first.
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Written-plan options with a four-phase timeline: declutter, repairs and paint, styling, then photo prep.
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Must-do and nice-to-do priorities, sourcing guidance, budget direction, and room-specific paint notes when included in the selected package.
The Process
Thoughtful direction,
from first look to final detail.
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Walk the property
We review each room, discuss the likely buyer and listing timeline, and identify visual distractions, layout issues, and unfinished details.
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Set the priorities
Recommendations are organized around the work that will matter most for photography, showings, and a confident market launch.
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Put the plan to work
Custom reports and written action plans are emailed within three business days. Premium clients also receive a follow-up call within 30 days.
Good to Know
A clear scope makes
the work feel lighter.
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Consultation scope
This service provides recommendations. Cleaning, packing, repairs, furniture moving, shopping, installation, and hands-on staging are available only through separately approved services.
Questions, Answered
Before we begin.
Which Nest Check consultation should I choose?
The customized report is best for a concise room-by-room guide. The written action plan adds a detailed four-phase timeline, priorities, paint notes, sourcing, and budget guidance. The Premium Nest Check adds a 90-minute walkthrough and a 30-minute follow-up call.
When will I receive my written home preparation plan?
Custom reports and written action plans are delivered by email within three business days after the consultation.
Does the consultation include hands-on staging or decluttering?
No. The Nest Check is a consultation and recommendation service. Hands-on styling is available through Nest Building or Featherlight Photo Prep, and targeted decluttering is available through Defeathering Your Nest.
Where are home staging consultations available?
Hummingbird serves Olathe, Johnson County, and the greater Kansas City metro. Travel or scheduling details are confirmed before booking.
Ready When You Are
Let's make the next listing
impossible to overlook.
Share the property address, target list date, and how much guidance you need. We'll recommend the right Nest Check level.
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