How to Prep Your Home for an Open House

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  There are very few buyers who would risk spending their hard-earned money on a home they have not seen. This is why most home sellers are obligated to have an open house event where people can tour their homes in person. An open house is a great way to show off your home and pull in interest from potential buyers.

An open house is your chance to make a great first impression. Buyers want to view a home that they can easily envision themselves moving into. They don’t want to walk into a home that looks too occupied, making it harder for them to imagine the spaces as their own.

While it’s important to know when is the best time to sell a house, it’s also crucial to prepare your home correctly for viewing. Let’s take a closer look at a few ways to prep your home for an open house event.

Declutter

Decluttering your home is a great opportunity for you to start the purging and packing process. If your home is going on the market, you will likely be moving soon, so now is the best time to get started. Potential buyers don’t want to see clutter all over the house, including too much furniture, multiple appliances crowding the kitchen counters and books, and memorabilia on every shelf. Try to pare down your decor items and remove all furnishings that aren’t necessary to stage the space.

Deep Clean

Potential buyers want to come into a home that looks and smells clean. Before your open house event, it’s recommended that you do a deep clean of your entire home. It may be convenient to bring in a cleaning service to tackle your home. All flooring must be cleaned and waxed, and carpeting should be shampooed, especially in the high traffic areas. All of your main rooms should be cleaned and sanitized, including your kitchen and all bathrooms. Don’t forget about your windows and walls.

Repairs

When you hold an open house event, you will potentially have dozens of interested buyers going through your home with a very critical eye. Now is the time to take care of any minor repair issues. A squeaky door, a broken railing, or a broken drawer should all be repaired before your open house event.

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Curb Appeal

Most potential buyers claim that they make their minds up about a property before they ever pass through the front door. How you present the exterior of your home will have a huge impact on the number of offers that you receive on your home. Before your open house, you will need to work on your curb appeal. Consider these chores to help you boost your curb appeal:

• Keep your grass cut
• Edge around your lawn and sidewalk
• Weed all gardens
• Repair pathways
• Clean windows
• Update mailbox
• Update house numbers
• Exterior lighting
• Paint front door
• Paint garage door

Organize Cabinets and Drawers

Closed closet doors and drawers are no barrier for those that are touring a potential new home. Buyers will want to get a good idea of the space, especially in closets, so it’s a good idea to do some cleaning and organizing before your open house.

Hosting an open house event is a great way to draw interest in your home. To get the most out of your event, follow these tips to help you prepare for your open house.

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