Showing
Your Home
To
prepare your home for viewing, make it as light, cheerful and
serene as possible.
TIP:
when
preparing your home, think about the techniques that are used
to show builders' model homes. You should not be present while
the house is being shown to prospective buyers. This is done because
your presence will inhibit their actions and conversations. They
won’t feel free to open closets and cabinets, test out the plumbing,
and discuss their observations objectively as they walk through.
It
goes without saying that your children and pets should not be
on the premises either.
In
preparing for showing the house, you should:
-
Pull
the drapes back
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Light lamps
-
Simmer
a few drops of vanilla on the stove
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Light your fireplace
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Set
the dining room or kitchen table if you have particularly
nice linen or china
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Put fresh towels in the bathroom; and then
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Leave
the house so your agent is free to deal with prospective buyers
in a professional manner.