Preparing your home for a private viewing

Imagine...

Here's an activity I like to do with my buyer clients. We go out to their sidewalk and I ask them to imagine that it is the first time they've ever seen their home. We walk up to the front door, step inside and try to look at the home from the perspective of a new visitor. One of those visitors will be the next buyer. What is their first impression?



Clean it up & clear it out

First impression is everything! Clean up your home and make it spotless. Clearing clutter from the kitchen counters make them look bigger. Think about it like this: the more surface space they can see the more they can use their imagination so if you can even show more floor space - you're off to the races.

Organize everything, including closets

Don’t forget to check inside your closets and other hidden places. Buyers will want to see all the areas they might be buying. Can't bear the idea of cleaning out your kitchen's junk drawer? Just remember, every part of your home is a reflection of how bad you want to sell it. Junk drawer = junk impression. Hey, I don't make the rules.

Make Your home cozy and inviting

Add artwork, plants, dried flowers, candles and other things that will make the property feel homey. I had a client who put small strings of lights across their fireplace mantle intertwined with a potted ivy and the look was incredible. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money, it just takes a little imagination.