Step 5: Show Your Home

SHOW YOUR HOME

Hopefully, your home will be prepared and priced correctly to spark interest and attract motivated buyers. When a buyer is ready to view a home in person, they either attend an open house or contact your real estate agent to schedule an appointment for a walkthrough to see the home.

A good agent will advise you on ways to prepare your home for a showing (like staging and ways to boost curb appeal) and take the lead on hosting your open house. If you and your agent decide to promote your home through an open house, ask them about their open house strategy and why it’s a good idea to promote your home. To help you prepare for showings more efficiently, you should establish a timeframe that your home will be available for showings.

During The Showing Period…

• You must keep your home extra clean, tidy, and odorless – so hopefully you’ve decluttered/cleaned your home and put all your valuables in storage. • You should also be prepared to evacuate your home at a moments noticed in case a buyer wants an immediate walkthrough. • Keep all family photos hidden. • Lock all valuable items in a safe.