On the day of your open house, brighten the place up by opening all the curtains and letting in natural light.
Step 4: Put on the Finishing Touches
It's here: the big day of your open house! Your home should be in tip-top condition and ready for potential buyers. Don't forget these last-minute details:
- Set out vases of fresh-cut flowers. They'll make your home smell nice and add a splash of color.
- Let in the light. Buyers want a bright, open house, not a dark and dreary cave. Turn on all the lights and open all the curtains.
- Adjust the temperature. Keep the home comfortable -- not too cold or too hot.
- Serve food and drinks. A cold glass of lemonade in the summer or some warm, freshly baked cookies in the winter will encourage buyers to stick around longer, giving them more time to check out your home.
- Safeguard your stuff. Stash valuables and prescription medications in a safe place.
- Leave! You're probably proud of how fantastic your house looks right now, but don't stick around to point this out to buyers. The last thing you want to do is make them feel uncomfortable. Spend the day out and about and let your perfectly prepped home sell itself!
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