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KEEP YOUR HOME AVAILABLE (AND READY) FOR SHOWINGS
Particularly during the first weeks after you list your property, real
estate agents will want to show it to their buyer clients. It is especially
important during this window of opportunity, when interest will be at
its highest, that you make your home available for showings.
Occasionally, this may pose an inconvenience for you but you will
certainly want to maximize the number of qualified, motivated buyers
who see your home. Indeed, doing so just might make a big difference
in when you sell, for how much and under what terms.
In most cases, if you are not home at the time of the showing, your
Realtor will meet the buyer at your home and tour the property with
them.
Along these lines, you should do your best to ensure that your home
is ALWAYS ready to be shown. You never know when the right person
is going to look at it!
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Pick up toys, remove
all clutter, ensure beds
are made, clothes put
away
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Floors should be
clean, carpets and
rugs vacuumed
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Trash and recycling
bins should be tidy
and odor-free
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The kitchen & bath-
rooms should sparkle
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If possible, bake cook-
ies or put a pan of
cinnamon in the oven
to create a warm and
inviting aroma
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Ideally, pets should be unseen.
Pet areas should be clean and
odor-free. Not everyone may
share your love of animals, and
some may be allergic to them
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Lock away and hide all cash,
jewelry and small valuables
IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR HOME AVAIL-
ABLE (AND READY) FOR SHOWINGS
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