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Prepare
For the Showing
HOMES TEND TO SELL MORE QUICKLY
AND FOR HIGHER PRICES
WHEN THEY SHOW THEIR BEST!
It’s
very important that your home shows well. We’re also
aware that it can’t always be perfect. After all,
you and your family must live there, too.
Develop a routine that will allow you to pick up and
be prepared to show in a reasonable period without
duress…a 45 minutes countdown, for example. This
means that certain things must be done in advance.
For example, beds should be made up first thing in
the morning and dirty dishes placed in the
dishwasher after use so that you needn’t rush around
tending to this matter at the last moment. This way
you can prepare for each showing in an organized ,
un-hassled routine.
BEFORE EACH SHOWING…
PICK UP EVERY ROOM Check counters, floors, halls and
stairs. Straighten up or remove newspapers,
magazines, mail, toys, clothing, recreation gear,
snack glasses and dishes.
TURN ON ALL LIGHTS Even those in closets and storage
rooms. Electric lights have an amazing capability
for creating an illusion of lightness, airiness and
largeness.
OPEN
ALL DRAPES, SHADES AND BLINDS Do all that you can to
create a bright and light ambiance. THE BEDROOMS
Make up the beds, neatly and attractively, early in
the morning. This is a job you don’t want to have to
do when you learn that the buyers will be there
within the hour.
THE
KITCHEN Be sure all countertops are clear and
“squeaky clean”. Wipe down appliances. Be sure all
dishes are in the dishwasher or cleaned and put
away. The sink should be clear and clean.
CLEAN
AIR Keep air fresheners in closets, bathrooms and
kitchen. Be especially careful to keep kitchen odors
fresh: coffee brewing or a cinnamon coffee cake
baking in the oven have a lasting, inviting effect.
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC Perhaps you can’t have something
baking in the oven every time , but soft, pleasant
background music may be very effective.
FIREPLACE A warm, cozy fire may be just the extra
touch that turns the trick.
AIR
CONDITIONING If the weather is warm and sultry, have
it operating.
THE
BATHROOMS Keep a set of fresh, attractive towels in
each room that you can change instantly.
THE
ENTRYWAY It’s the first and last impression that
your buyer will have of your home – make it a good
one! Check it regularly for sharpness.
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