Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – June 3, 2015
3 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE
A successful open house can help you sell your property faster and for more money, but inviting a bunch of strangers into your home can also be nerve-wracking. Here are three simple steps to make the open house process easier and more rewarding:
* Make the house more “personality neutral.” Pack away personal items like family photos and personal mementos so buyers see your home as their own. Removing personal items also helps you retain more of your privacy, even when others are in your space.
* Stash your valuables. Even though buyers are by and large a trustworthy group, for your own peace of mind and unless you have interior security cameras, it’s a good idea to lock away anything that’s valuable. Don’t forget to remove personal items from medicine cabinets, closets and under the sink, all places where buyers may look.
* Get out of the house. Don’t be tempted to remain at home during the open house – it can make buyers nervous. Instead, turn the open house over to your agent, who has experience in handling open houses and all they entail.
Consider your open house a selling tool, and leave the details to your agent.
