5 Tips for a Successful Open House

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You'll be working with your agent to prepare for a stellar showing of your home when you are ready to sell. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1 ~ Get the word out!  Your open house can only be successful if people know it exists!  About a week before the event, post your Open House on Facebook,Craigslist, hand deliver fliers, and email people you know through work, church, clubs, etc.  Mention it every chance you get.  You just never know which connection will result in a sale!

2 ~ Be mindful of first impressions. Make sure the entrance to the home is clean, fresh, and inviting with a simple wreath, potted plants, etc.

3 ~ Share your testimonial about living in the home.  Write a little note to leave on a kitchen counter highlighting some of the things that you've enjoyed about living in the home. Your realtor can use this to share with potential buyers during the Open House.

4 ~ Have soft background music playing during the Open House, if possible.  Appealing to the senses using soft scented candles as well is a trick often used.  Be careful, though.  A candle too strongly scented may be off-putting.  Use your best judgment.



5 ~ Place directional signs.  24 hours prior to the Open House, place direction signs - the standby arrow indicating "Open House this way".  You can even decorate your signs with balloons, ribbons and other accoutrements to draw attention.