Quick Tips for Getting Your Minnesota Home Ready for Your Open House
The home selling season is in full swing in Minnesota, and many buyers are spending their weekends touring open houses. An open house is a great opportunity to show off your home and bring in the offers. But without proper preparation, a house full of clutter and dark and dirty rooms can steer buyers away. Here are quick tips for preparing the four main areas of your home for an open house.
Open House Prep: Living Room
The living room is often the first thing buyers will experience as they step into a home. Showcase the space and natural light your living room has to offer. Tone down loud colors and store any large pieces of furniture that take up room. For smaller rooms, consider using glass-top tables to give the feeling of more space. Replace any dated light fixtures and combine natural and artificial light to show off the space.
Don’t forget to turn off your electronics, dust, and vacuum your living room. Buyers may not notice clean surfaces or floors, but they will definitely take note of dirty ones.
Open House Prep: Kitchen
Take extra time to get your kitchen ready for your open house. Kitchens often sell homes, so make an effort to put your kitchen’s best face forward. Declutter countertops, cabinets, pantries, and even inside your refrigerator. Give the surfaces of these areas a thorough cleaning, too. Take care to clean or replace light fixtures and light switches.
The trend in showing kitchens is to keep the sights and smells as clean as possible. Avoid baking cookies, cooking bacon, or preparing other smelly foods with odors that may linger long after they’re enjoyed. Fresh flowers or a clean lemon scent can invite buyers into your kitchen.
Open House Prep: Bathroom
The bathroom is another room in your home where clean counts. Give the bathroom a deep clean, getting into the nooks and crannies that harbor dust, dirt, hair, and germs. Declutter countertops, showers, and medicine cabinets, being sure to remove prescription medications. Consider refreshing your linens and show off any nice tiling.
Before the first buyer steps in the door, close the toilet lid and ditch the bath mat. Add flowers for a fresh touch.
Open House Prep: Master Bedroom
Don’t neglect the bedroom as you prepare your home for its open house debut. Remember to make your bed and do the laundry so no dirty socks or linens are out. Tone down any loud wall colors and use linens for a pop of color. Open shades to let in as much light as possible.
If you have some extra space in your master bedroom, consider adding a small sitting area with a chair, side table, and lamp. Take your bedroom up a notch with a closet organization system. Remember to hide jewelry and other valuables that may be sitting out in your bedroom.
With these tips, your home is sure to shine for your upcoming open house. A reputable Realtor® can help make your open house a success. Contact Brooks Johnson, your friend in real estate, today.
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