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TIPS ON SHOWING YOUR HOME
CLEANLINESS
A personal inspection of every room is a must. Cooperation from all family
members is important during the entire time that your home is for sale. Even
though your Realtor tries to give you adequate advance notice, it isn't always
possible. consequently, only last-minute cleanup may be possible. The two areas
needing closest attention are the kitchen and bathrooms.
LIGHTING
Your home should have a bright and cheery appearance. Lighting plays an important
role in displaying your home to its best advantage. Whether it is a sunny day or
after dark, turn on many lights throughout the house.
ODORS
While your home is for sale, it may be necessary to temporarily avoid cooking
certain foods. Strong smelling foods may be offensive to a prospective buyer.
Check the entire house for any musty or distasteful odors.
NOISE
All stereos, televisions sets, radios, and record players should be turned off
while the home is being shown. Many homeowners fell that soft background music
enhances the sale. Not so. Any noises may tend to distract the potential buyers
from concentrating on the features of you home.
HOMEOWNERS
Many homeowners feel that they should personally conduct a tour of their home
for both the Realtor and his of her customers. DO NOT DO THIS! This will make
them feel uncomfortable and anxious to escape as soon as they can. Although
Realtors don't know all the features of your home as well as you do, they do
know the personality and needs of their customers. Excuse yourself and be
available for questions. Let the Realtors do the selling.
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