Tips For A Clutter Free Open House.
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:39PM If you are selling your home having an open house is a great way to bring in prospective buyers and get your home lots of attention. Before you have visitors walking into your home for sale, it needs to be clean and organized but I think most sellers know that. What sellers do need to pay attention to are the things that they may not think matter.
Hide those unsightly chords
Once your home is spotless I encourage sellers to then take a look at their entertainment centers. Are the playstation and cable wires all wrapped up in knots? It doesn't seem like much but this creates a sense of chaos and is unappealing to the eye. If your electronics aren't wireless make sure their chords are out of sight.
The Front Porch
There should be nothing but green and furniture near the front door before entering your home. Flower pots, chairs are all welcoming but hide any brooms, skateboards, balls and shoes. Make sure the front yard is the best it can look. Mow the front lawn the night before along with hosing down all the walkways including the driveway, spray all dirt out of cement cracks. If you have a large back yard I recommend doing the same.
Don't forget to minimize the bathroom products and toothpaste overload. Cut down all bathroom related products so it appears only one person uses it. There should be one bar of soap and one bottle of shampoo on the tub, not nine different body washes.
Cleaning your home before an open house is a must but make a note of getting rid of clutter. Make sure your home is showcased as a controlled environment and not a host of chaotic energy.
Reader Comments (1)
Definitely something a lot of sellers should keep in mind. I've been to my fair share of open houses where the owners thought that buyers could just "imagine" how the place would look like without all the clutter there. Not a good idea at all.
Dustin John
Luxury Property