Health & Fitness
The Perfect Open House by Marie Zorn
An Open House can be an integral part of selling a home. Not every home is a candidate for an Open House due to factors like market conditions, location or condition.
If you are planning an Open House there are some helpful hints to ensure you have the most successful Open House on the block.
Here are some tips on how to have the perfect Open House:
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- In most communities, Sunday afternoon is typical and expected.
- Two hours is also typical.
- Avoid conflicts with holidays, community celebrations or special events such as the Super Bowl.
- If possible try to be aware of the weather forecast, although this may be difficult to do.
There are some things you can do prior to your Open House to help it succeed.
At least one week prior to your first Open House:
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Two to Three Days Before Your First Open House
Clean the house top to bottom. Get in every nook and cranny, wipe down the walls, windowsills, vacuum the corners and baseboards and yes wash those windows.- Clean and buff your appliances, that includes the stove inside and out.
- Launder all the bedding, towels, rugs and other fabrics in your home.
- Touch up spots on the walls.
- Sweep and clean out the garage.
- Mow the lawn, sweep the sidewalks, and clean up the bushes and flowers.
24 Hours Before Your First Open House
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