We Packed the Open House when my Sellers Agreed to this

We Packed the Open House when my Sellers Agreed to this

They followed my listing prep checklist

With many years of experience and listings sold, I’ve learned a few key ways to make your home POP on open house day.

Disclaimer: Your home might make headlines for the crowd it draws. (Kidding... kind of). Here’s a quick summary:

1) Cleaning police

Take no prisoners. Dust and wipe down every surface, corner, hidden nook, blind and fan. Invest in a steam cleaner. The before and after may shock you but, from personal experience, the satisfaction is unparalleled.

2) De-cluttering Dynamo

Bulky furniture or too many personal items can make a home appear smaller than it really is. Consider temporarily renting a storage unit for any excess belongings. 

A tip I try to follow: If I haven’t used something in 6 months, I give it a second chance at life by donating.

3) Handyman Hero

That tool belt? It was made for you. Tighten the leaky faucet, fix the squeaky door hinge, and paint the spot on the ceiling. 

The fewer issues a buyer can spot, the more appealing your home becomes.

4) Exterior Achiever

We shower, brush our teeth, shave, and dress nicely when meeting someone new. I want that same energy for the exterior of your home.

Crisp and clean windows, a manicured lawn, fresh mulch, and a few pops of seasonal flowers go a long way for our first impression!

5) Staging Magician

Staging has been shown to increase a home's sale price by 1-5% and decrease the time it spends on the market. (Say less!)

We’ll hire the pros for this and we’ll watch their magic unfold.

I’d love to send over my Seller Guide, it’s packed with tangible steps for getting your home listing-ready, including that checklist I mentioned! Comment "Sell" and I'll send it your way (no strings attached)

Source: [Profile of Home Staging](https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging)