Keys to a Successful Open House

Do’s:

  • Place “Open House” sign one week prior
  • Choose an “Off” time (Later than other open houses to reduce competition and leave final impression)
  • Use phone apps for guided tours
  • Remove anything controversial (Sports teams, religious items or taxidermy)
  • Set ground rules (Ex: No using the bathroom)
  • Advertise the event online
  • Get the sellers out of the house (Even the little dog, too)
  • Have seller lock up valuables
  • Sign-In form (So you can help even the clients that don’t like the house)
  • Print Old Fashioned brochures (So people have something to take with them)

 

Don’ts:

  • Ignore the lawn (View it as an extension of the house)
  • Accept the smell (Don’t leave a litter box or similar scent in a spot where it could ruin the home)
  • Leave unfinished projects (Loose wires or visible piping could cost you a sale)
  • Forget the mess (Dirty dishes, unmade beds, and other simple cleaning tasks make a big difference)

*Courtesy of HouseHunt.com

 


* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.