Be Ready For the First Showing

Would you be disappointed if you found your favorite clothing store had not swept the floors or cleaned the store in weeks?  When buyers are looking for a home, they often feel the same disappointment after viewing homes that lack pride of ownership.  If the buyers feel this disappointment they quickly eliminate those houses from their list. 

Before a home is listed, it should be put in absolute "mint" condition.  Sellers who are serious about selling their home should make repairs, set the stage with simple decorations and make any necessary cosmetic changes. Repairs should be completed before the first showing so all prospective buyers see your home in mint condition.