How to Sell a Home in Wichita with Kids Still Living in It

"How to Sell a Home in Wichita with Kids Still Living in It"

By The Stanton Group, LLC – Real Broker | Wichita, Kansas

Selling your home is always a big task—but when you add in busy school schedules, toys everywhere, and nap times, it can feel almost impossible.

At The Stanton Group, we work with many families who sell their Wichita-area homes while raising little ones—and yes, it can be done successfully and with your sanity intact.

Here’s your practical guide to selling a home in Wichita with kids still living in it, without feeling overwhelmed.

🧹 Step 1: Declutter—Kid Style

Let’s be honest: buyers don’t expect your home to look like a model… but they still need to see the space.

Focus on:

• Minimizing visible toys, books, and baby gear

• Clearing off countertops and bathroom vanities

• Using decorative baskets or bins for fast cleanup

• Choosing one “kid zone” and keeping the rest of the house staged

🎯 Pro tip: Store bulky baby gear in your car during showings for quick hideaway.

🏫 Step 2: Create a Showing Schedule Around Real Life

We understand that nap time, homework, and dinner hour are not ideal for buyer walkthroughs.

We’ll:

• Set up blocks of time each day that work for your family

• Coordinate showings in clusters so you're not constantly cleaning

• Give you advance notice whenever possible (usually 1–2 hours)

✅ Flexibility is great—but boundaries protect your peace.

🧸 Step 3: Keep a "Go Bag" and Exit Plan

Have a plan ready when it’s time to vacate for a showing.

Include:

• Snacks and drinks

• A change of clothes (just in case)

• Tablets or toys for entertainment

• Diapers and wipes if you’ve got littles

💡 Plan low-stress outings: park, library, Starbucks, or just a scenic drive.

🧽 Step 4: Clean Once, Tidy Often

You don’t need a deep clean every day—just a system that keeps things manageable.

We recommend:

• 15-minute evening resets with the whole family

• Assigning one room per day for a quick wipe-down

• Keeping cleaning supplies handy for last-minute touch-ups

🧠 We’ll also help stage your home to highlight the space and minimize distractions—even with kids’ rooms and play spaces in use.

📸 Step 5: Stage and Photograph While Kids Are Away

Photo day is not the time for snacks or screen time. We schedule listing photos:

• At times your home is at its cleanest

• While you and the kids are out

• After professional staging advice (or light staging help from us!)

✨ You only need to keep it “photo perfect” once—then just maintain the highlights.

🧠 Bonus: Talk to Your Kids About the Move

Change can be emotional for kids. Help them feel involved by:

• Letting them pack a few boxes

• Visiting potential new homes together

• Creating a “countdown” chart for moving day

🎯 The more included they feel, the more cooperative they’ll be with the process.

🏁 Selling With Kids? We’ve Got You.

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or moving across town, The Stanton Group helps families sell smoothly—without disrupting your daily life.

📩 Contact us today for your personalized home-selling plan, complete with a timeline that works for your family.

The Stanton Group, LLC
Real Broker | Wichita, KS
🗺 Serving Wichita, Andover, Derby, Maize, College Hill, Eastborough & nearby communities