Before the Showings

Educate Your Sellers before the Showings               

Design a simple one-page "What to do Before the Realtor & Prospective Buyer Arrives" step-by-step outline about what to do prior to a showing and give it to your sellers with instructions to follow the steps for EACH showing. The instructions should be polite but firm and should include, but not be limited to: 

• Minimize sound (turn off the television)
• Maximize light (open all blinds and turn on all lights)
• Accentuate favorable smells without overwhelming
• Eliminate dirt (vacuum and dust)
• Spruce up the walk way (sweep the porch, shake out the Welcome mat)
• Minimize clutter (pick up the newspapers/magazines, mail and put away dishes)
• Remove all invaders (hide the pet, get rid of grandma, and leave the premises)

You don't want to offend the sellers, but you DO want to educate them and insist your short list of instruction is followed every time their property is shown.  Leave no doubt...and no doubt you'll have better showings.