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.