10 Rules for Home Selling Success

Selling your home? Here are some simple but effective ideas for a successful showing:

1. Leave the house during each showing. Buyers will not be comfortable bringing up objections with you around; let your Realtor® handle the showing and point out your home's best features.
2. Turn on every light in the house. Your home will appear roomy, bright and cheerful.
3. Let the sunshine in - open all drapes, curtains, and blinds. This allows the buyer to view your home in the best light.
4. Turn off the television. Buyer prospects should be encouraged to keep their attention focused on your home.
5. Turn on the stereo. An "easy listening" station with the volume turned low creates a peaceful, serene atmosphere.
6. Open all the closet doors. Rooms appear larger, more spacious and inviting.
7. Keep pets outdoors. Eliminate the distraction of pets – pro or con - and keep the buyer looking at your home.
8. Lower or raise the thermostat. During the summer show off the efficiency of the air conditioning. During the winter, let your home be warm and cozy.
9. Keep it clean and fresh. Enlist family members to keep the beds made and the dishes washed. "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression!"
10. Make needed repairs. Before your first showing, make sure everything works. Remember, "an ounce of prevention…."

Try to see your home through the eyes of a buyer and you'll be on your way to selling success. You'll find even more tips and suggestions here on my website.

Here's to your successful showing!