Open houses are starting to become popular again. it seems that every weekend when I’m driving around in Orlando I see open house signs everywhere I go. It’s become a great way to not only showcase a new listing for Orlando realtors but also to market those problem listings that have trouble selling for one reason or another.
Sometimes, however, there are sellers that want to be involved with the sale of their house like showing a potential buyer around or even worse…being at the open house. As an Orlando Realtor, I tell my clients that it’s never a good idea for the seller of a home to get involved with interacting with potential buyers, especially at the open house.
Here Are Some Open House Tips For Sellers
1- Getting your home ready for the Open House. The most important thing that you can do to get your home ready for the open house is to clean and de-clutter. Go through and clean every surface in the entire house leaving it looking and smelling fresh. Also, if you have some pieces of furniture that you could move into the garage that day that would make the house look bigger or more appealing, then do it. Putting out some cookies or fresh lemonade is fine but you shouldn’t go overboard like hiring a live band or a D.J. These things would be more of a distraction than an attraction.
2- Don’t be at the open house. As the seller, you should be anywhere else but home on the day of your open house. You have to realize that realtors with their qualified buyers will be there looking and having serious discussions about your home, both good and bad. It’s a heck of a lot less awkward for them and the seller if the seller wasn’t there. You want potential buyers to feel comfortable and at ease when they go through the property. Sellers have to trust their realtor to showcase their home in the best way possible.
3- Make sure they can access every room. It’s called an open house for a reason. The goal is for potential buyers to enjoy free access to your entire home and visualize it as being theirs and hopefully fall in love. Don’t block rooms, closets, or yard gates unless it’s absolutely necessary. Don’t make the buyer have to come back another time to see it or you just might lose them.
4-Tell The Neighbors. It’s always a good idea to inform your neighbors about your open house. I can’t tell you how many listings we’ve had where a neighbor knew somebody who’s been wanting to buy in their neighborhood resulting in a sale.
I hope these tips were helpful. If you want to see how much your home is worth visit us at https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/
