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Follow the open house checklist
to ensure it shows at it's best.
Morning of the Open House or Showing: - Open drapes, curtains and blinds, to get maximum light
- Turn on all of the lights in each room
- Turn on interior lights in china cabinet or shelves
- Ensure temperature is comfortable throughout house
- Turn on all ceiling fans, on a low setting
- Turn on soothing music at a low volume
- Put away the newspapers and magazines
- Fire in fireplace, if appropriate
- Close TV cabinet doors
- Remove any pets, pet dishes, or litter boxes
- Empty all garbage cans or remove them to increase traffic flow
- Clear off kitchen counter tops, including items such as appliances
- Hide or temporarily disconnect obtrusive extension cords
- Toilet seats down
- Fluff beds and pillows in all bedrooms
- Be sure to place valuable items in a secure place, i.e. cash, jewelery, medications, etc.
- Create a nice scent by grinding coffee beans or by baking cinnamon rolls in the oven on low
- All exterior house doors should be open
- Walk-in Closet doors open
- Keep soothing music on low
- Always have fresh flowers on hand during home selling months and place them throughout home (particularly in bathrooms and bedrooms)
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Day Before Open House:- Check all the lights to make sure they work; install new light bulbs if needed
- Sweep the street in front of your house and all steps and walkways
- Make sure the siding on your home is clean and all windows are washed
Morning of Open House: - Park cars down the street and away from driveway and front of house in order to give buyers clear picture of home
- Remove any front lawn debris, toys, trash cans, pet debris, etc.
- Garage doors down and front door wide open (weather permitting)
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