Seller Etiquette When Showings Are About to Happen.

Sellers are a big a part of our team as anyone else. When showings are about to happen they are our last line of defense before the miraculous "first impression" happens. When an agent calls and wants to show your home this is what you need to do...

1. Clean up! Depending on your time frame either throw stuff in closets or really put it away. The rooms need to be clear of clutter and stuff off of the floor (it makes the rooms look smaller).
2. Turn on all lights! Go through every room and turn on every nightlight, ceiling fan and bathroom light. This will make the rooms appear brighter, more open and bigger.
3. Spray some Febreze! I would recommend spraying this over other air cleaners. It gives a clean fresh smell not an overpowering lemon zest odor as soon as they walk in the door.
4. Open all blinds and curtains! This goes along with the lights.
5. Hide the Litter box and Dog Beds! I personally love dogs but I don't want to smell yours. Put their beds in the garage and spray where they usually lay with Febreze. This also goes for litter boxes.
6. Sweep off the porch and walkway! I think this explains itself.
7. Focus on the entry way! If you don't have enough time to clean the whole house then just focus on the entry way. The typical buyer will make their decision on buying your house from the drive way to the entry way. Make it look as good as possible.
8. GET OUT! Don't stay home for the showing and don't hang out to introduce yourself. Buyers will not talk as freely or as open as if you weren't there. Many people need to talk it out when looking at a home. The buyers want this to be there home and if your there it's your home. Trust me, get out. There is a lock box on the door for a reason.

We are working hard everyday to get people in your house, don't drop the ball on the 1 yard line. Good luck and happy selling.