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Open House Tips

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Home Stager with Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia

 

●  Turn on all lights in the house - use the highest wattage lamps will allow.

●  Pull up blinds and open window treatments - let the light in.  Make sure windows are clean and streak proof.

●  Place fresh flowers throughout the house - living room, dining room, powder room and master bedroom etc...

●  Make sure all trash cans are emptied. Take garbage, diapers, and cat and dog litter boxes out of the home.

●  Remove pets from property if possible - outside at least.

●  Set thermostat to a comfortable temperature - cooler is better then warmer.

●   Make sure house smells fresh and clean.

●  Make sure all rooms are "staged" - table set, fresh towels in bathrooms etc.

●  Make sure all beds are made, floors are swept or vacuumed.

●  Do not park cars in the driveway, leaving a great first view of your home.

●  Turn answering machine on low, so buyers can't hear incoming messages.

 

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David Edwards
Edwards Real Estate Group, Inc. - Newcastle, WA
Another great tip is to come prepared with three homes priced lower than the subject property and three homes priced higher than the subject property so that you can have a constructive discussion with potential buyers who don't qualify or don't like the home you are showing. Be sure you have previewed the homes you plan to use as your talking points.
Apr 16, 2007 09:44 AM
Carmen Offutt
La Rosa Realty - Altamonte Springs, FL

I sometimes bake cookies at the house for the "buyers", the smell of cookies seems to put them in a talkative mood. 

Apr 16, 2007 09:55 AM
Sandra Hughes
Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA
Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, Virginia

David - Thanks, it is always good to have other properties to compare - however, not being a Realtor I would have to rely on virtual tours.

Carmen - Another great idea - I could not be there though or I would eat all the cookies!

Apr 16, 2007 10:13 AM