Keep your house in top-notch shape so that interested folks can come by anytime without you suffering embarrassment or jeopardizing a sale. If you are welcoming buyers’ agents to show your home, invest in a lockbox. This will allow you to leave the premises while the agents show your home, and will give them a secure way to enter.
STEP 4: HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE
Your most successful open houses will likely be on weekends, between noon and 5:00 p.m. To draw an adequate number of viewers, publicize it like mad. Put out plenty of high-quality signs for people searching for your home to follow. As guests arrive, give the grand tour of your home while focusing on its most unique features.
YOUR OPEN HOUSE CHECKLIS E CHECKLIST
Sign-In Sheets or Apps: This is very handy for knowing who came to your home, how to contact them, and whether they’re working with an agent. Keep several sheets near your entrance with plenty of pens, and ask each visitor to sign in. You can also use a tablet to collect information. Information on Sales Price: Hire a real estate agent to work up your CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), or do the research on similar homes in your area. Have this information handy in writing so that you can justify your sale price, if necessary. Give the Kids a Vacation: An open house isn’t the best place for kids. It can be overwhelming for the little ones to think of selling their home, and they may cause a fuss. Some buyers find the pitter-patter of little feet distracting, especially if they don’t have children or theirs are grown. Take the kids to a sitter, such a a grandparent or trusted neighbour, for the day. This also will help
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