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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Quick Tips for Showing Your Home

Home Sellers,
While showing your home, whether by appointment or while holding an open house, keep these tips in mind:

* Clean and de-clutter your home (of course)
* Turn on all lights (including halls, bathrooms, stairwells...)
* Open all window coverings (natural light is important)
* Put soft classical or jazz music on stereo
* Clear off kitchen or bathroom counters
* Don't leave dishes in sink
* Close the toilet seats
* Put some fresh flowers outside the front door and on the kitchen table
* Ensure the temperature is comfortable (a house that's too hot or too cold will usher out buyers quickly)
* Remove the cat box from the house
* Put some potpourri out or use air fresheners

Remember, on the day of a showing it's the little things that count. Do things that will be pleasing to the senses of a potential buyer. You want to brighten rooms to help their sight and provide pleasant smells and sounds.

Real Estate Tidbits

The Mike Webb Team: http://www.northernvirginiahouses.com/