7 Steps to Preparing for an Open
House
1. Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean
home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect
faster than anything.
2. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard
equipment are put away.
3. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks.
It creates a welcoming touch. But be sure the
kitchen has been cleaned up; use disposable
cups so the sink doesn’t fill up.
4. Lock up your valuables, jewelry, and money.
Although the real estate salesperson will be
on site during the open house, it’s impossible
to watch everyone all the time.
5. Turn on all the lights. Even in the daytime,
incandescent lights add sparkle.
6. Send your pets to a neighbor or take them
outside. If that’s not possible, crate
them or confine them to one room (a basement
or bath), and let the salesperson know where
to find them.
7. Leave. It’s awkward for prospective
buyers to look in your closets and express their
opinions of your home with you there.
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