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Open houses are an excellent way to sell your home, but they can be challenging if you haven\u2019t done one before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open houses give buyers a chance to see your home in person and get a sense of what it feels like to live there. They can also be a great way to gather feedback from buyers about your home, which can help you determine any issues they have that need to be addressed before putting it on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some tips for doing an open house right and making it successful<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure that everyone interested in seeing your home knows when it will be open. Letting everyone know ahead of time will help ensure that you get a good turnout at the open house. Print flyers or make signs in your yard and local businesses like coffee shops or grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also use social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to share information about the open house. If you\u2019re worried about giving away too much information about your home, contact a real estate agent for advice on how to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first thing people notice when walking into a home is how clean it looks \u2014 or doesn\u2019t look! When preparing for an open house, take time to deep clean everything. For example, floors, bathrooms, and kitchen counters should be spotless, and dusting should be done around light switches and door handles. Clutter can distract potential buyers from seeing what they need to see to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lighting makes all the difference in making a room look more spacious and inviting \u2014 especially when it comes to open houses where several groups of people may visit at once (or even just one group).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ensure lamps are switched on and bright lights aren\u2019t left off (like over kitchen islands). If possible, put up additional lighting so that rooms appear brighter than usual \u2014 especially bathrooms and kitchens where natural light isn\u2019t always ideal for viewing potential buyers\u2019 reactions to these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t want prospective buyers to see an item that needs fixing or replacing. If something could make a buyer walk away from your home because it\u2019s not up to their standards, fix it before the open house. This means fixing leaky faucets, loose handles, peeling paint, or anything else that might be an eyesore or a safety issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s natural to want to show off your favorite items to visitors, but resist the temptation as much as possible! Open houses are about presenting your property for sale as neutrally as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Personal items like family photos or plants can make it feel less like an open house and more like your home. If there\u2019s no way to remove these items without disrupting traffic flow through the house, consider putting them away in a closet or another room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staging is when you arrange furniture and accessories in specific ways so buyers can imagine living in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A stager can help make your home look its best by making minor changes, like moving furniture around, adding fresh flowers, and arranging books in groups on shelves instead of being scattered haphazardly throughout rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n