The Open House as a Home Sales Tool
How you live in a house and how you sell a house are two different things.
The VanDinther team wants to merchandise the property in order to display it to its best advantage. It’s well known that attractive, well-kept and clean houses sell first. There’s an old saying that holds true “first impressions are lasting” and this is particularly true with real estate. It’s important to take the time to get your house in order.
Then we world down to the last details that will put your house on course for a quicker sale at the highest price possible. Below are some ideas to ensure that you are well on your way to a great sale experience:
General
- Cut Lawn
- Trim Hedges and Shrubs
- Weed and Edge Gardens
- Pick Up Litter
- Clean Drive and Walkway of Snow / Leaves
- Repair Soffits and Eavestroughs
- Clean Out Garage
- Well Maintained
- Touch Up Exterior Paint
Make Your Home Appealing
- Add Some Fresh Paint and Paper
- Clean and Repair Windows, Walls, Doors
- Repair all Minor Flaws
- Open Drapes and Blinds
- Clean Carpets / Touch Up Floors
- Turn On Air Conditioning / Light Furnace
Neat and Organized
- Clean Halls and Stairs of Clutter
- Store Surplus Furniture
- Make Closets Neat and Tidy
- Store Seasonal Clothing
Kitchen and Bathroom
- Clean and Freshen Bathrooms
- Make Mirrors Sparkle
- Clean Refrigerator and Stove
- Clear all Counters and Stove
- Wash / Wax Floors
Well Maintained
- Repair Leaky Taps and Toilets
- Repair Seals Around Tub and Basin
- Tighten Door Knobs and Cupboard Latches
- Replace Burned Out Light Bulbs
- Oil Squeaking Doors
- Clean Furnace and Humidifier
Presentation
- Turn On All Lights
- Let Your RE/MAX Agent do the Talking
- Never Apologize for the Appearance
- Avoid Conversation with Potential Buyer
- Keep Everyone Out of the Way During Showing
- Arrange to be Absent During Showings