It used to be a hobby of mine to go and stop in at some open houses. OK, to tell the truth, my husband and I would ALWAYS visit those held open that we could never afford! :>
If you are an unrepresented Seller aka For Sale by Owner, here are some things you probably DON'T want to do at your open house!
- DON'T leave a messy home. Buyers don't want to have to imagine what the house would look like without all the dust bunnies :> And they will also wonder if there are maintenance problems that might have to be addressed. (paraphrased from Inman News)
- DON'T leave any items of value in sight.
- DON'T leave pets unattended and roaming free. Not everyone is a pet lover:>
- While we are on the subject of pets - and other odors that might be offensive, have a friend do the "sniff" test and if there is some noticeable odor; DON'T cover it up with air freshener - try baking something simple (cookie dough cut into slices and baked) just before the open house. That should make potential Buyers drool! (paraphrased from Inman News
- DON'T leave clutter all around. This would be a great time to get the kids to put their toys away.
- DON'T leave clothes hanging around.
- Give your counter tops a "look-see" and evaluate whether they can be cleared a little bit. You DON'T want the the potential Buyer to think "gee, there's no counter spacer," when in fact there is!
The next sign you want to see in your yard is this one:
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