Enhancing Your Home for Maximum Impact
Our open house checklist outlines ways for you to keep your home looking its very best. Contact us today to find out more ways to make a good first impression.
Exterior
- Make sure the street in front of your house is free of garbage and debris
- Keep grass mowed, shrubs trimmed
- Pick up lawn tools, toys and newspapers; sweep front walkway
- Clean up after pets
- Clean windows and make sure they operate easily
Interior
- Pick up toys and shoes; make up beds and put clothes away
- Tidy up bathrooms; set out show towels
- Do a quick dusting and give carpets a once over with the vacuum; straighten rugs; empty wastebaskets
- Prepare tables with flowers and place settings; set out a game or "coffee table" book
- Open drapes and shades, and turn on lights to make your house look bright and cheerful
- Open windows to freshen rooms
- Turn off the television; play soft background music
- Set a comfortable temperature
- Keep pets out of the way; make sure all pet areas are clean and free of odor
Special Tips for Showing
- Secure jewelry, cash, prescription medications and other valuables
- It is usually best if you can leave while your house is being shown
- If people who are not accompanied by an agent ask to see your property, please refer them to us; we will pre-screen them
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