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To prepare your home for viewing, make it as light, cheerful and
serene as possible.
- Open heavy drapes;
- Put on lights in closets, basement, and attic; and
- Light your dining room chandelier and living-room lamps.
TIP: When preparing your home, think about the techniques that
are used to show builders' model homes.
Bill suggests that you not be present while the house is being
shown to prospective buyers. This is done because your presence will inhibit
their actions and conversations. They won’t feel free to open closets
and cabinets, test out the plumbing, and discuss their observations objectively
as they walk through.
It goes without saying that your children and pets should not be on the
premises either.
If Bill has scheduled an open house, you may want to notify the
neighbors, and assure them that they'll be welcome. They'll jump at the
chance to poke around in your house, and sometimes they can turn up a
buyer among their friends.
In preparing for an open house, you should:
- Pull the drapes back;
- Light lamps;
- Simmer a few drops of vanilla on the stove;
- Light your fireplace;
- Set the dining room or kitchen table if you have particularly nice
linen or china;
- Put fresh towels in the bathroom; and then
- Leave the house so Bill is free to deal with prospective buyers in
a professional manner.
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