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Open House Success
Open House Information - How to prepare your home for an excellent open house. A GRAND ENTRANCE ~ Remember, when a prospect comes to look at your house, the first thing he will see is your home’s front door! Be sure that everything about your entrance is fresh and clean. Be sure your yard is free of refuse and leaves. If it snowed, be certain that you’ve
removed the ice and snow from walks and steps and salted to avoid accidents. If it’s raining, put a small rug near the front door so buyers can wipe their feet. Also, in the event of rain, put an umbrella stand or can near the door.
LIGHT AND BRIGHT ~ Clean all windows and open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is. Turn on all lights, inside and out!
LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT ~ Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don’t stick or have loose knobs on them. Don’t forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home’s value.
SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS ~ Keep stairways clear and clean, since this avoids injuries around your home.
EASY ACCESS ~ Unlock any garages, outside entry basements or storage sheds for the buyers to have access to. Move all cars out of the driveway (don’t park them in front of the house either). You may leave 1 car in the garage. Make sure the garage door is closed.
CLEAN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ~ Display your attic, basement and other utility space [including crawl spaces] by removing all unnecessary articles. Straighten up every room. Make sure all beds are made.
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS SELL HOUSES ~ Make these rooms SPARKLE! Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking in the bathtubs and showers; and, be sure that the towels and rugs are clean and bright.
BE CAUTIOUS ~ Lock away or remove valuables such as jewelry, cameras, prescription medicine, coins and currency.
MUSIC PLEASE ~ When showing your house, turn off blaring radio or television. Soft & easy classical or jazz background music can set the right mood, but nothing should be overpowering. Avoid polka, rap, rock, country or pop as these may offend some people.
KEEP UTILITY ROOMS NEAT & CLEAN ~ Keep Utility Rooms & Closets free of dirty or unfolded laundry. Keep Washer & Dryer sparkling, especially if these items are being offered as part of the sale.
AH, THE AROMA ~ Put on a pot of coffee, bake a cake, boil cinnamon on a stove or pour some vanilla extract onto a cookie sheet and put it in a warm oven to create a “home sweet home” smell. Avoid cooking food with strong odours such as fish, leading up to the open house. |
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