You’ve done the tough work of deep cleaning your home, de-personalizing and decluttering the inside of your home and getting the curb appeal on point on the outside of your home. The listing pictures have been taken, your home is officially listed for sale on the MLS and can be seen by potential buyers. Your agent calls you to let you know some buyers and their agent want to see your home. What should you do right before you walk out the door? Here are 5 tips for showing your home and should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
5 Tips for Showing Your Home
Do a Quick Clean Up
Hopefully, since your home is listed for sale, you have a regular cleaning schedule. Before showings, give your home a quick look to make sure all dishes are put up or in the dishwasher, clutter is picked up, all kids toys and pet toys are put up or organized, all beds are made and no clothes are on the floor.
Take Care of Smells
Your home needs to smell fresh and neutral and not have any strong scents. Take out your trash. Avoid using strong smelling fragrances during the times your home will be shown. Instead use fresh, neutral candles, diffusers or room sprays.
Keep Your Valuables Safe
Either lock up or take with you any expensive jewelry, important paperwork and electronics. If you have any weapons or medications, also secure those. Turn off your computers and put up any mail.
Make Sure Your Home Shows Well
Set the temperature of your home so it is comfortable. Before you leave, turn on the lights and make sure the blinds are open.
Leave
This is possibly the most important part of the showing prep. When you have a showing scheduled, be sure to leave your house, take any pets with you and plan to stay away for the length of the scheduled showing window.
We want to make sure the buyers have plenty of time to look at your home and envision themselves living there. Some buyers can be distracted or feel uneasy if the seller is in the home during their showing.
If you’ve done the prep before your home is listed to sell, these 5 tips for showing your home should not take more than 15 minutes.
Do you think buying a home in Murrells Inlet or the surrounding area is right for you? Let’s schedule a time to talk about your unique situation. You can also look at my pages about Murrells Inlet or Garden City Beach to learn more about the area.
