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Consumer Reports
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7 Steps to
Preparing for an Open House
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Hire a
cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is
essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than
anything.
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Mow your
lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put
away.
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Serve
cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a
welcoming touch. But be sure the kitchen has been
cleaned up; use disposable cups so the sink doesn’t
fill up.
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Lock up
your valuables, jewelry, and money. Although the
real estate salesperson will be on site during the
open house, it’s impossible to watch everyone all
the time.
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Turn on
all the lights. Even in the daytime, incandescent
lights add sparkle.
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Send
your pets to a neighbor or take them outside. If
that’s not possible, crate them or confine them to
one room (a basement or bath), and let the
salesperson know where to find them.
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Leave.
It’s awkward for prospective buyers to look in your
closets and express their opinions of your home with
you there.
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