{"id":7255,"date":"2024-04-01T16:01:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T20:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talk.talktotucker.com\/?p=7255"},"modified":"2024-04-01T16:01:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T20:01:39","slug":"mastering-your-open-house-tips-for-successful-showings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talk.talktotucker.com\/buying-and-selling\/mastering-your-open-house-tips-for-successful-showings\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Your Open House – Tips for Successful Showings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An open house gives prospective buyers a chance to view your property without the need for a prior appointment. These are generally low-key events that don\u2019t put a lot of pressure on the would-be buyers \u2013 but it can be an intense few hours for the sellers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of those people walking through your home could turn out to be the buyer you need. In a hot market, open houses can also be the quickest way to get more than one bidder interested in the property at once, which can increase your sales price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting ready for an open house can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, but it\u2019s worth the effort. Here\u2019s where to start when preparing for your open house:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When you live in a house long enough, you start to overlook small cosmetic issues that can be glaringly obvious to would-be buyers. While these repairs may seem insignificant individually, they can have a collective effect on a visitor\u2019s overall impression of the property, so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While none of these are critical issues, they all contribute to a buyer\u2019s subconscious impression of your home. You want your home to seem well-tended and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The exterior of your home offers buyers their first impression. So, even though it doesn\u2019t really affect the quality of your home, call in a crew and make sure that the garden beds are properly mulched, weeds are pulled, bushes are trimmed and the walks are clean and clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You also need to pay attention to the entrance to your home. Adding potted flowers in full bloom on the porch can lend a charming touch, and you may want to consider refreshing the paint on your door. Small touches can resonate very loudly with buyers who are trying to picture themselves living in your space. A well-maintained exterior<\/a> signals potential buyers that you really care about your home \u2013 and that can reassure them about what they\u2019ll find inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most important step you can take to get ready for showcasing your home, bar none \u2013 and it\u2019s usually the one that sellers find the hardest to do. The longer you have been in your home, the more your personality may be stamped on the place \u2013 and you need to wipe all of that away so that buyers can picture themselves living in your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re deciding whether a picture needs to be pulled off the wall or objects need to be packed away in storage in anticipation of your move, follow this rule: If it would look out-of-place in a hotel, it needs to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nothing turns buyers off faster than a home that looks and feels cluttered or dirty \u2013 so you need to schedule a deep clean<\/a> on the house a week or two before you anticipate showing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Declutter and Depersonalize<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Schedule a Deep Clean of Your Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n