7 Things To Pay Attention To Before Showing Your Home

How to Get the Showing Right

Home staging can make or break the sale of your home. It's important that you know what buyers initially notice as soon as they walk into a home showing.

Buyers notice everything – good and bad. From the moment they walk in the front door, they are trying to determine if this is the right home for them. If you have your home listed for sale, paying attention to what the buyers notice can mean the difference between an offer and a missed opportunity.

7 Things To Do for the Showing

#1. Light

A bright home is inviting. Make sure you fill your home with lots of natural light or a soft evening glow. Open the blinds and make sure your windows are clean.

#2. Smell

Nothing is less inviting than a strong odor. Even candles and air fresheners can be overwhelming. Less is more and make sure nothing unpleasant is lingering. Make sure the home does not smell like pets, cooking spices or smoke as it can cause a buyer to move onto the next home or offer less for the home. 

#3. Space

Remove any unneeded furniture and offer a spacious home that flows properly. Also, make sure the home does not feel cramped in closets as the buyer will assume the home is too small. 

#4. Ceilings

Of course, you can’t make your ceilings higher, but make sure they are free from water stains because buyers will look up during the showing. 

#5. Pictures and Personal Items

Take a walk around the home and see if you have too many pictures or collections in the home. The goal is to allow the buyer to see the home as well as themselves living in the home. If you have too much, pack them away while the home is on the market.  

#6. Outdated Furnishings and Fixtures

Is your home up to today's design standards. If your home is filled with hand-me-downs, consider a professional stager. Old wallpaper or outdated paint colors should be replaced as well. Little changes can update the home such as pillows and rugs. 

#7. Dirty Rooms

Most important, clean everything thoroughly. Nothing is less appealing than a dirty home.

In order for you to prepare to show your house, you should attempt to look at the home in the eyes of the buyer to allow your home to sell for the most money.