Home Seller Tips - Closing the Door for the Last Time

Debe- I love these tips, especially the ice cream with disposable spoons.  And, the bottle of bubbly with disposable glasses wasn't too shabby either.  

Debe, this is an amazing reminder for sellers...I have rarely found a sellers home that clean!  A few times yes & whenever I moved, I did as I would want to find a home.  I understand that 'broom clean' in my area means somewhat messy!

Love the refrigerator treats for sure...a great idea...even if the Realtor sticks it in.

I never though about leaving ice cream but love the idea. Of course leaving the spoons too is a necessity. I make sure there is toilet paper, soap and paper towels.

Good morning Debe Maxwell,

I caught this post this morning on Kathy Streib 's "Ah-ha" moments for the week and so agree with your post. I say the same thing to my seller..it's a wonderful way to play it forward to the buyer of your home!! Great karma always follows!

What a wonderful post Debe Maxwell great idea's,  do unto others as the saying goes. I am sure that new buyer will always remember this. Thanks for all the tips.

Very thoughtful sellers.  I love the list.  I think the champagne is a great agent gift to the buyers as well. 

And by all means, take the plungers and toilet brushes.  The same reason a lot of sellers don't want to touch them is the very reason buyers don't want them.

Debe Maxwell - isn't so simple? Leave the home the way you want to find as if you were moving in.

(Now some of the sellers may take advantage of this statement just by adjusting their own needs....lol!)

A special gift to new buyers is a great idea.

Hi Debe Maxwell , I love this and do similar things ( actually might over do it a bit.) I do tissues, paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue, some basic cleaning supplies and other things like water, Champagne, glasses, flowers, etc. I also have done the "Welcome Home" Mylar balloons tied to the front door. I look at it this way, I hope to adopt the Buyers because chances are the Buyers agent will not stay in touch and I will list and sell this home again one day and I want them to know I am there should they ever need anything. I can't tell you how many times this has happened even as recently as this past week. I want a wonderful surprise everywhere they look. And when I am the listing agent, it is equally fun because I try to get the Seller involved and sometimes it can be a rather remarkable surprise.

Great suggestions.  And the extra touches you suggest could really be a nice gesture!

Debe Maxwell 

Oh yes, the condition of the seller's home at closing can be quite an issue. Most buyers ask, and some seem to expect that the home will be pristine, with all windows washed, carpets shampooed, etc. Lots of varying opinions on what is reasonable, which is true for sellers, too. I have seen some homes upon vacating that are simply amazing in terms of condition, and a few sellers have left welcoming gifts. And other homes look like trash day. I think your answer to the question of condition at closing is right on target

Jeff

What a great way to leave a home for the new owners!  A very class act!

This is a great list of things to do for that extra mile. Very nice- I am alway happy if they leave the toilet paper! 

Now that is leaving a warm welcome for the new owners, it may be a way to welcome new tenants into some of our homes as the summer turnover begins this month.

Take a look at this Sally Crane and Nicholas Crane , good ideas for a welcoming home.

Hi Debe - They are leaving a lot of memories in that home.  Your list gives them an opportunity to welcome the new buyer to their new memories, too.