| 1. Out of sight, out of mind! Hide away anything | | | | sounds corny but EVERYONE loves chocolate and |
| you would not see in a "model"home. This is | | | | it will make potential buyers remember and |
| especially true regarding trash! Remember to | | | | feelgood about your property! |
| empty all trash bins and remove them from sight. | | | | Having appealed to the five senses some other |
| Keep in mind that potential buyers look at | | | | important tips... |
| everything! A clean property equates a well | | | | CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! This cannot be stressed |
| maintained property that will get offers! | | | | enough and I mean EVERYTHING! Buyers will look |
| 2. Never underestimate the sense of smell. It is | | | | inside your oven, refrigerator, microwave, |
| important that your property passes the "smell | | | | dishwasher and everywhere else I might have |
| test". This may be accomplished by using many | | | | forgotten to mention. Consider your open house a |
| of the various room fresheners available today. I | | | | home inspection performed by an Army drill |
| recommend a long lasting product and prefer the | | | | sergeant! Nothing will be overlooked! |
| plug-in style. Consider placing one in each room. | | | | Now if I have not completely terrified you, here is |
| Place in an inconspicuous area that is not easily | | | | some more advice... |
| noticed by potential buyers. | | | | Check for cobwebs that seemingly come from |
| 3. Do you hear what I hear? This is especially | | | | nowhere. |
| important in creating an atmosphere of | | | | Wash all light fixtures so they sparkle like new. |
| peacefulness. You do not want potential buyers to | | | | Clear any signs of clutter and hide away all |
| hear the furnace turn on or listen to outdoor | | | | personal items. |
| traffic. Consider playing music that will not offend | | | | Consider shampooing the carpets for a fresh |
| most people. Rock and Roll is dead as far as your | | | | smelling clean look. |
| open house goes! We suggest playing soft | | | | Organize and clear clutter from every closet and |
| background music that contains no lyrics. | | | | cabinet... Buyers ALWAYS look inside to |
| 4. Potential buyers will be touching surfaces in | | | | determine storage space. |
| your property. Not intentionally, but because they | | | | Wash windows inside and out. (Pay close attention |
| have to! Be certain that all banisters, handrails, | | | | to window sills and frames.) Buyers will typically |
| doorknobs and faucets sparkle! You do not want | | | | inspect every window. Ouch! |
| people to "feel" that your home is anything but | | | | Place fresh flowers close to the entrance door for |
| squeaky clean! | | | | a warm welcome. |
| 5. I like to suggest leaving a decorative treat filled | | | | Finally, go out for a nice meal and try to relax |
| dish out for potential buyers. You can fill it with | | | | during your open house. You have earned it by |
| various individually wrapped candies. I know it | | | | following these suggestions! |