An open house creates excitement and lets a lot of people view the property
at once. Even if your neighbors who have no intention of buying come by (and
this will happen), they may have friends and friends of friends who are
interested in buying a house -- and if they like what they see, they will
spread the word. Make sure your open house is a success by:
- Placing your house brochure in conspicuous locations around the house
- Replacing light bulbs with bulbs of the highest wattage the fixtures
will allow and turning on all the lights -- bright houses are more
appealing than dark ones
- Keeping draperies and window coverings open
- Placing a bowl of fresh fruit such as apples or lemons and limes on
the kitchen island or table
- Making sure the bathroom towels are clean (or new), beautifully
folded, and stacked or hung
- Setting your dining room or kitchen table for a meal with your
prettiest china and best linen napkins
- Storing accumulated mail out of sight and tossing old newspapers and
magazines
- Cleaning out the fireplace and stacking new logs; if it's cold
outside, build a fire
- Turning off the TV and softly playing jazz or classical music
- Grinding up a fresh lemon or orange in the garbage disposal or
simmering some cinnamon and cloves in a pot of water on the stove
- Locking up or securely storing small valuables
- Keeping pets securely penned or contained so they don't frighten
buyers or escape during a viewing
BUY NOW!!!
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