FrontDoor's Home Selling Guide
Get Your House Ready for its Close-Up
Lure buyers with tips to make your house irresistible
By Tammy Stoner, FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/01/2007
Make every surface of your home shine before listing it for sale.
First impressions can often decide whether someone wants to see more of your act, or gong you before the show even starts. To ensure a Chuck Barris "Wow!" instead of a gong of rejection, run through this checklist before your open house:
- Plant new flowers, especially up the walkway to your home;
- Clear off your front porch;
- Burn potpourri (or bake cookies in the morning, then leave them out for your visitors);
- Clean! Clean! Clean! (Yes, even the baseboards.);
- Place fresh flowers on the dining room table;
- Remove all clutter from the house;
- Leave every light on and every door open;
- Hide the picture of Uncle Dave in his Speedo;
- If you have a Realtor, leave the house while buyers are looking at it;
- If you are representing yourself, sell the house and the neighborhood, not your astounding card tricks (even the one you filmed for YouTube)
Read 13 more tips on making your house irresistible to buyers!
GO TO: Home Seller's Guide
GO TO: Part 1: Evaluate Your Situation
GO TO: Part 2: Plan Your Selling Strategy
GO TO: Part 3: Stage and Show the Home
GO TO: Part 4: Close the Deal
GO TO: Home Seller's Guide
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Keywords: home, real estate, tips, sell, staging tips, home staging, selling your home, preparing your home for sale
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