SHOWING YOUR HOME TIPS FOR GREAT SHOWINGS 1. Clean. 2. Eliminate odors. 3. Leave lights on. 4. Appropriate temperature. 5. Sparkling clean swimming pools and hot tubs. 6. Leave the blinds open. 7. Re-set the security alarm code for the time the house is on the market. 8. Leave the premises during a showing. 9. Remove your pet from the house.
WAYS TO TURN OFF BUYERS 1. Dirt, grime and filth. The house should be neat and clean. 2. Clutter. Homes should be de-cluttered to remove unnecessary items. 3. Smells. 4. Sellers who hang around during showings. Sellers should leave their home while it is being shown. If sellers are not able to vacate the house during showings they should remain isolated and quiet. 5. Misrepresentation. Exaggerating the cost of your renovations, maintenance costs, etc., creates mistrust in buyers. 6. Poor curb appeal. Sellers should take steps to present the outside of a home in its most positive light. 7. Numerous personal items on display. A seller’s personal items make the fit difficult for buyers to feel like the home could be their own.
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