Quick Tips For Showing Your Home

Keep it clean. Even though you have thoroughly cleaned and prepped the home to put it on the market, you must still live in it between showings. Be prepared to tidy up and vacate your home at a moment’s notice so it can be shown. Make up beds first thing in the morning so that they are not forgotten. Keep disposable floor wipes handy to be able to quickly mop floors as well as freshen up bathrooms and kitchen sinks.

Open all window coverings to let in as much light as possible. Turn on lights in smaller rooms, such as bathrooms and the laundry room, to help them appear larger. You want to create a lighted environment without overdoing it. If the weather is nice, open a couple of windows to create a breeze and get some fresh air into the house. If you have ceiling fans, turn them on to help circulate air. In winter, think about turning the heat up slightly to make it cozy feeling to potential buyers who walk in from the nippy outside.

You will also want to create a pleasant mood as the house is being shown. One way to create this mood is to is to play soft music while the buyer is there. You may also wish to place fresh flowers around the house to create a cheery atmosphere. You may wish to create visual ambiance by turning on key lights such as chandeliers or scones.

Finally, make sure the home is vacant as it is being shown. You and your family should take a walk or otherwise do something outside of the house. Make sure the pets are gone too; put them in cages or take them to a neighbor.

If you have any questions about preparing your home for a quicker sale, consider attending my free home selling seminar on February 19 at the Bartlett Community Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Seating is limited so be sure to register if you want to secure your spot!