Home Showing Tips – Part II

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1) Lower Down with Scents

a) There are people who have allergies to particular scents and deodorizers so refrain from spraying the air or just plug in air fresheners.

b) Do not put on candles or spray perfumes in the bedroom for obviously the same reason.

c) If the weather permits, open the windows. It is always nice to feel the warm breeze outside but if it only creates too much noise and you would rather close them.

d) If you love baking cookies or simmer spices such as cinnamon in the oven put out munchies so buyers will not be disappointed. Sometimes buyers get disappointed hoping you would offer cookies but don’t.

2) Play on the Visual

a) Lavish the buyers’ eyes and display photographs showcasing colorful flower gardens, a snow-covered lawn twinkling from street lights.

b) Open all window coverings to let the light penetrate through the house.

c) When you have blinds, keep it partially closed not unless it will hid some undesirable outdoor scene like a nearby structure that obstruct views.

3) Make it Bright

a) Open every light in the house that includes appliance lights and closet lights.

b) Light up dark rooms with only few windows by putting on some spot lights on the floor behind furniture.

c) Make sure that you turn all television off.

4) Love to Touch

a) Make the door slightly open.

b) Carpets in your house? Try vacuuming in one direction.

c) Drape with sensuous fabrics such as silk or velvet and put on over arm chairs.

5) Food Galore

A great way to lure your buyers and become aware even more of the details in your home is to present them food. You do not need to make it too fancy but a simple small bite sandwiches, water and sweets to welcome them. Try doing these:

a) Place serving utensils, if necessary.

b) Set out cups, plates and table napkins which can also be paper products.

c) Nearby, make sure that a waste can is always visible.

6) Ask the Buyer for Feedbacks 

a) On the side table where you prepared your snacks, make sure that you leave a pen and a pile of preprinted questionnaire cards or a guest book for them to sign.

b) When prospect buyers are fed they will feel somehow obligated to respond to your request and answer your questionnaire freely.

c) All the showing feedback whether good or not so good that you received in each prospects will be invaluable.

d) Do not make the buyer feel that they needed to place their name and make them not want to return if they have indicated some points to take note of. Allow each prospect buyers their freedom for ano