Sellers Tip #9 Get ready for a showing in 15 minutes
Get ready for a showing in 15 minutes.
You just received a phone call from your listing licensee and they are requesting a showing on your house in 15 minutes! Wow, what do you do? You can say that you aren’t ready and another day is better, then you run the chance of this being the “one” buyer that will be just perfect for your house! You agree to the showing, but your house is a disaster, so much to do and so little time to do it. Where do you start? Start on one room at a time and focus on the major items first and then move on to the next room.
Bonus Tip
While short notice showings aren’t the norm, they do happen. It’s not the end of the world and you never know, this just might be the “one”. Here is a fool proof plan to get your house in good shape in short notice.
Start with the kitchen, stack your dirty dishes in the dishwasher, straighten up the countertops, clean up any spills and give a quick spray with an air freshener.
Pick up any newspaper & magazines laying around in the living room. Straighten any pillows or blankets on the furniture and give another quick spray with an air freshener.
Moving on to the bedrooms. Make the beds, pick up any clothes lying around and pick up any big items that are out of place.
Next move on to the bathrooms. Straighten up the countertops, put the used towels in the laundry, replace with a fresh clean set of towels, rinse out the sinks, flush the toilets & close the lids.
Clean up the pets area. Add clean litter to the cat box, make sure the food/water bowls are in order.
Make sure if you have any stairs that they are clear of any obstacles.
Turn off the TV, and turn on some relaxing music and relax. You have made it, and your house is ready for a showing!
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