Enlist The Help of Your Agent
A real estate agent typically has experience in hosting an open house. They can help with pointers to help prepare your space for a number of potential buyers. Marketing is a major benefit of using a real estate agent, when hosting an open house. It is also important to have a professional present for your open house, that way the homeowner does not have to be there. This can create an awkward environment if the potential buyers know the owners are present.
Clean, Clean, Clean
Although you should always clean your space before any type of home showing, cleaning before an open house is vital to the success. You will have a number of guests looking at your home and you want to ensure it is as clean as possible. If someone finds an unsightly place, in your home, they may be more apt to mention it to others.
Stage Your Space
Staging is an important aspect of selling your home. Try to narrow down your target home buyer and stage to their lifestyle. Whether it is an ideal starter home, where you can stage a play room for a growing family or your space is ideal for retirees, you can stage a quaint reading space. If you are unsure of a potential buyer life stage, your real estate agent can help make staging suggestions for your space.
Hide Your Valuables
While this is somewhat common knowledge, when others are in your home, try to conceal any jewelry and other valuables. Even if these items are secure during your open house, someone may see these items and be tempted to return to your home.
Create a Neutral Theme
When preparing your home for an open house, try to create a gender-neutral space. You don't want to off-put a potential buyer with overly feminine features, or vise-versa. Try to stick with natural color tones that will appeal to the majority of buyers.
Encourage Nosy Neighbors
An open house is the great time to get your nosy neighbors involved! They will likely wonder why their road is busier than normal anyway. Have your neighbors invite friends and family to look at your home. You never know who they know, who is looking to purchase a home. After all, if they are close friends or family, living close may be an added benefit of buying your home!
Now that you know these great tips about hosting an open house, you are ready to set up a time with your real estate agent in Lake Ozark, MO. If you are interested in selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks, give me a call! I will be pleased to help you market your home and help you host a successful open house, featuring your space. Contact me at (573) 280-0484 to get started working on your open house plan!
Professional REALTOR®
BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484
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