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Top 10 Milton Open House Tips

First impressions count when selling your home – especially during an open house. REALTORS® can help you prepare for your open house by suggesting many ways to present your home in its best light and increase its sale-ability.

 

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An open house is just one aspect of an effective marketing plan to sell your home and one of the many services a REALTOR® provides.

 

·      De-clutter

·      De-personalize

·      Make minor improvements such as painting or rearranging furniture

·      Ensure your home is squeaky clean

·      Place a large bouquet of flowers for impact and a few smaller ones throughout the house

·      The scent of fresh-brewed coffee, home-made bread or cookies can be welcoming

·      Leave the home during an open house as potential buyers may feel more relaxed

·      Temporarily remove pets

·      Remove or lock away valuables

·      In poor weather, provide a place for overshoes, boots, umbrellas and coats

·      Avoid cooking food with strong odors such as fish

·      A warm fire on a cold day can be a nice touch

·      Tend to squeaky doors or loose handles

·      Clean the windows

·      Ensure all light bulbs work and turn lights on

·      Keep countertops organized

·      Make sure sinks and faucets work properly

·      Clean mirrors

·      Clear all exterior surfaces, including decks,  walkways and driveways

·      Mow lawns, clear leaves or snow, prune trees, weed gardens, trim hedges

 

Source: OREA