Some buyers are so ready, they might literally be parked in your driveway while they call you. If you say, “Now’s not a good time,” you better have a good excuse—like your home is currently on fire. This is why your home needs to be perpetually ready. We’re talking hotel-level cleanliness. No dishes in the sink. No socks doing gymnastics on the floor. And definitely no mysterious smells. Lock It Up If you’re letting buyers’ agents show the home while you’re out, invest in a lockbox. It’s like a VIP pass to your home—with security.You can leave, breathe, and know that no one’s climbing through the doggy door to tour the place. STEP 4: HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE (a.k.a. "Th E (a.k.a. "Throwing a Party Where Everyone Judges Your Decor") Open houses are like speed dating for houses. You get a bunch of strangers walking through, silently critiquing your backsplash while trying to look casual about it.
Want yours to stand out? Follow this plan:
Open House Checklist (AKA The Survival Guide)
Sign-In Sheets or Apps
Don’t let potential buyers ghost you. Have a simple sign-in sheet—or, if you’re techy, a tablet app—to gather names, numbers, and whether they brought an agent or just a strong opinion. Justify Your Price Have a printout (or beautifully laminated packet, if you’re feeling fancy) that shows comparable home prices in the area.
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