I usually get bored doing most open houses and end up fixing,cleaning etc.as a way to be of service.Sometimes the seller notices and sometimes not. No big deal to me. I was there anyway.

I have been there and done that.... I had to always ask one seller ( long ago ) to always empty the ashtrays and throw away the beer cans! Ha! I had blanked that listing out of my mind...whew...scary.

Thanks for sharing...

They really don't get it, do they?  Have that discussion and let us know if they see the light.

Hi Kim, Pamela and Karen,  I don't mind helping out the mom--but the kids are a bit of a challenge.  They really do not want to move.

Leslie, I held an open house yesterday at new construction and spent half the time sweeping Virginia clay out of the house. (And had to remind the builder to put paper down on the off white carpet!)

Hi Debbie,

That must have been some job!   My friend can sure grow great flowers in your "Virginia Clay."

Leslie,  Dirty dishes in the sink is not very appealing.  You raise a very good point about having all family members "on board."  They will reap the rewards. Nice post.