Showing Preparation

SELLERS GUIDE

SHOWING PREPARATION

WHY ARE SHOWINGS & OPEN HOUSES IMPORTANT? An open house is an important part of the home selling process as it allows potential buyers to see the property in person and get a feel for the space. Here are some of the key benefits of hosting an open house:

PROVIDES EXPOSURE While less than 8% of homes sell during an open house it offers a big bump in interest on all third party sites as Zillow, Redfin, etc send emails to potentially interested buyers.

By providing a designated time for people to view your home, you can generate more interest and increase the chances of finding the right buyer.

CREATES A SENSE OF URGENCY Hosting an open house for a limited time period can create a sense of urgency among potential buyers, motivating them to make an offer before someone else does.

OFFERS A NO PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT Unlike a private showing, an open house allows potential buyers to view the property without feeling pressured to make an immediate decision.

This can create a more relaxed and comfortable environment, encouraging buyers to take their time and thoroughly explore the space.

PROVIDES FEEDBACK An open house can also provide valuable feedback about your home. Buyers may offer insights on what they like and dislike about the property, which can help you make improvements and adjustments to better appeal to potential buyers. **However with recent lawsuits around buyer feedback, it’s possible buyers and their agents may be hesitant to share anything.**

Preparing for showings is an important part of the home selling process. Here are some steps to help you make the most of your open house:

CLEAN AND DE-CLUTTER Make sure your home is clean and clutter-free. This includes removing any personal items, such as family photos, and minimizing the number of items on shelves and countertops. Clean horizontal planes make homes appear larger in photos.

Many clients keep baskets or containers handy to quickly put away personal items or load them in the car before they leave.

REMOVE VALUABLES It’s always wise to lock away valuables including anything sentimental, family heirlooms, jewelry, banking information, firearms. lego builds on low shelves and even piggy banks.

Almost every child wants to shake them during showings.

Most of our sellers keep a go bag with anything precious including loveys for little ones, checkbooks, etc. and/ or lock them up into a safe.

It’s best practice to remove important items during the home selling process.

SETTING OUT INFORMATION We’ll have your home’s listing information ready for potential buyers.

We’ll also leave some brochures, flyers, floorplans and any additional helpful information ready for showings.

ADVERTISE THE OPEN HOUSE We not only advertise your home on social media, we’ll utilize the MLS and over 200 websites to be sure you get a lot of exposure.

In addition, we advertise your home in feeder markets to put your home in front of potential out of state buyers.

AFTER THE SHOWINGS After an open house we love to leave any extra treats for our Sellers if that’s okay with you. Please let us know if you have any allergies so we can avoid bringing allergens into your home.

We’ll send a report on the activity within 24 hours of your open house.

As always, please reach out with any questions.

After showings we’ll reach out to the agent to see if there are any questions we can answer & request feedback.

With over 60 years of combined experience, we have a deep understanding of the local real estate market and a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals.

Whether you're buying your first home, investment or selling your current property, you have a team at your disposal who have won numerous awards including “Excellence in Real Estate” and have been consistently named the “Best of the Best”.

We’re committed to providing you with exceptional service and guiding you through the process every step of the way.

Please feel free to call, text or email with any questions.

Jen, Cynthia, Brittany,Teresa, Christina & Katie

Questions?

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The Nelson Group Info@NelsonGroupSW.com 602-806-9672