If this is the first time you are showing your home by yourself without an agent, there are a couple of things that you will need to take note of to ensure that this process goes as smoothly as possible with few to no errors:
Keep Your Home Clean and Organized
There is no sense in panicking on the day of the open house. Clean and organize your home at least three days before the showing to get a feel for the actual standout areas, anywhere you would like to show off more, before the open house.
Be as Flexible as Possible
Offer times for the open house that work best for you, but please make sure that you at least try to stretch your availability into multiple time slots to accommodate potential buyers. It’s also a good idea to schedule a showing on “bank” holidays, such as Veteran’s Day or President’s Day, as well as Saturdays and Sundays. This will allow a broader range of people to attend your showings.
Be Friendly But Not Completely Open
Being warm to a potential buyer is fine, but don’t pretend to be their best friend. Do not, under any circumstance, let your guard down unless you know the person through your personal life or a friend or family friend. Ask each buyer individually about the characteristics they are searching for or which are most important in their search for the best home. If any of them match up with characteristics from your home, show them those areas or point them out as you go through the house. Suggest that a specific room be adapted or renovated to meet their needs, or point out areas with multiple
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