20 Bullet Proof Showing Tips
- Let your home welcome buyers with a smile
With a little effort on your part, your home can be sold more quickly and at a better price. These 20 tips have been proven invaluable to owners and are worth your special attention. - Preparation for Showing
- First Impressions Are Lasting
The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse. Be sure walks and steps are free from debris, snow and ice. - Decorate for a Quick Sale
Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. Why try to tell the prospect how the home could look, when you can show him by redecorating? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. An investment in new kitchen wallpaper will pay dividends. - Let The Sun Shine In
Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home could be. (Dark rooms do not appeal.) - Fix the Faucet
Dripping water discolors the sink & suggests faulty plumbing. - Repairs Can Make A Big Difference
Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed. - From Top to Bottom
Display the full value of your attic, basement, and other utility space by removing all unnecessary articles. Brighten dark, dull basements by painting walls. - Safety First
Keep stairways clear. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries. - Make Closets Look Bigger
Neat, well-ordered closets show the space is ample. - Bathrooms Help Sell Homes
Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make the room sparkle - Arrange Bedrooms Neatly
Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains. - Can You See The Light?
Illumination is a welcome sign. The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection. - Showing the Home
- Three's a Crowd
Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and hurry through the house. - Music is Mellow
But not when showing a house. Turn off the blaring radio or television. Let the salesperson and buyer talk free of disturbances. - Pets Underfoot
Keep them out of the way - preferably out of the house. - Silence is Golden
Be courteous but don't force conversation with the potential buyer. The buyer wants to inspect your house, not socialize. - Be It Ever So Humble
Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in. Let the trained salesman answer any objections. - In the Background
The salesperson knows the buyer's requirements and can better emphasize the features of your home when you don't tag along. You will be called if needed. - Why Put the Cart Before the Horse
Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings before a buyer has purchased the house often loses a sale. - A Word to the Wise
Let your realtor discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the customer. Your sales associate is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion. - Use Your Sales Associate
We ask that you show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through the office. Your cooperation will be appreciated and will help us close the sale more quickly.
