Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make at Your Open House

An open house is a period of time when the public can come to tour your home. In addition to attracting serious home buyers, open houses also pique the interest of people passing by or who are slightly interested. 

After seeing your home, these people may seriously consider buying it, which can increase your pool of potential buyers. Because an open house helps people create a first impression of your home and decide if they are interested enough to pursue buying it, there are several mistakes you want to avoid to improve their experience.

Not Cleaning 

Potential buyers will not be impressed by a home that is not cleaned properly. This is because they want to see a property they could move into easily—not one that is full of another family’s mess. Make sure to deep-clean instead of just spot-cleaning your home before showing it. 

This means cleaning those places you probably don’t think about very often like fan blades or artificial plant leaves. In addition to cleaning the major parts of your home, paying attention to these smaller parts will make a big difference in how pristine your home feels.

Too Many Personal Items

If you are still living in your house during the time you are showing it, you probably have a lot of personal items in your home. 

Personal items are a great way to make your house feel like yours, but when showing your home to others, you want them to envision themselves living there. Putting away your family photos makes it easier for buyers to imagine themselves in the home.

Not Enough Light

Light greatly affects how people will feel in your home. Light increases happiness, makes people feel warm and welcomed, and also showcases the elements of a home well. Before having your open house, make sure that you are letting in as much light as possible. Open all the blinds or curtains and keep artificial lights on. It may be best to have your open house during the day to maximize the amount of natural light. 

After a successful open house, many people will be interested in your property. Having a great open house will make it much easier for you to find a potential buyer that is a good fit for you and your needs. When prepping your home for an open house, remember to keep in mind potential buyers’ needs and imagine what they would feel walking through your home. 

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