Preparing Your Home for a Last Minute Showing!
Let's face it, no one likes surprises when it comes to showing their Home! Unfortunately, in this current market it is imperative to be ready at a moment's notice. What can you do to get "ready in a jiff"? Before you get started...if you have some vanilla, warm it on the stove to give your home a welcoming scent. Don't forget to put it away before your showing occurs.
1. Make sure that your front door presents well. Sweep your steps, freshen porch or stoop plants by the door, dust cob webs or dirt away from the door if necessary.
2. Quickly pick up any out of place objects and store them away out of sight.
3. Turn on lights.
4. Pull open all window treatments to let in the best possible natural light.
5. Throw any dirty laundy inside the washing machine.
6. If you have time to run a vacuum or a quick sweeper, do so! The fresh look it gives your floors will be worth it.
7. Give counters and tabletops a quick wipe down.
We would all love to have our homes in show room condition 24/7, but we also know that we must live there! Do your very best to make sure that your home is presented in its very best light. But more importantly, make sure that every potential buyer has a chance to see it..Accomodate showings whenever feasibly possible.