What to do to Prepare for a Showing

When Buyers are Coming

You have just received a call telling you that buyers are coming to tour your home. What should you do? Well, first get dressed and then check out this list of tips.

•Let in as much daylight as possible. Turn on lights, open drapes. If it’s dark outside, turn on outside lights.

•Open inside doors so that the house will have an inviting feeling as the buyers move through.

•Turn off the TV and radio to avoid distractions.

•Pick up clutter and put dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Take trash out if needed.

•Get pets out of the way. Not everyone loves animals and your buyer may be allergic.

•Bathrooms should be clean, towels folded, toilet seat down.

•If an agent is bringing a buyer to show the home, make every effort to NOT be in the house during the showing. Buyers feel very uncomfortable when the owners are present. They typically will not voice any objections and will hurry through the home. Agents can be much more effective when they can handle objections on the spot or feel free to let the buyers spend time in the home.

•Pets can be a nuisance when strangers come to see your home. If you can’t isolate your pet, take it with you.

Always leave it ready to be shown when you are away from home. You never know when just the right buyer will come looking!