Showing Your Home

First Impressions are Lasting Impressions

The exterior of your home often determines how buyers will view the interior, so:

Make sure your front entrance is clean and inviting.

Add some paint to shutters, trim and any other outside features showing signs of wear.

Paint or replace your front door if it's faded or worn.

Add vibrant plants and put down some fresh mulch.

1)

Sound:

Turn off the television and tune the radio (low volume) to a soft rock, middle of the road or classic rock station.

2)

Sight:

Turn on every light in the house (day or night) and open every drape and blind (day time only).

3)

Odors:

Heat some frozen pastry slowly in the oven or heat a pan on the stove and then drop in a few drops of vanilla.

4)

Kitchen:

Wipe kitchen counters, place dirty dishes in dishwasher.

5)

Bathrooms:

Wipe counters, flush and close toilets.

6)

Living/Family Rooms:

Hide magazines, newspapers, and games; remove clutter.

7)

Bedrooms:

Straighten beds. Hide clutter under bed (not in closet).

8)

Exterior:

Put away toys and clutter. Keep walk clear.

9)

Children & Pets:

They are a distraction, so send them outside.

10)

Goodbye:

Sorry, but this is the single most important thing you can do in a showing to help sell your home! Even if the showing agent insists that it is okay to stay, you must leave. Buyers must get emotionally committed to your home to buy it and they cannot become emotional about "their new home" if you, the current owners, are "hanging around." Please, at the very least, go into the backyard. Even better, go to the store.

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