Creating a housewarming feeling
inside your home increases its desirability. Once you've
prepared your home for sale, keep a checklist of items
to help you showcase your property to potential
homebuyers. Remember that your home will be judged not
only on its outward appearance, but also on the feelings
it evokes in those who view the property:
Sight
Use
light to showcase your home.
Open
draperies in the daytime and turn on lights
(day and night)
to accentuate a cheerfulatmosphere.
If
you have a fireplace, burn a Duraflame log.
Remove
any potentially offensive posters or signs.
Sound
Consider
playing soft background music while people
tour your
home.
If
there is exterior noise, such as traffic or
nearby construction,
schedule showings when
the noise is less noticeable.
Smell
Grinding
fresh lemon in a garbage disposal or boiling
cinnamon
sticks can add a clean scent.
Candles,
potpourri and flowers look nice and smell
pleasant.
Lingering scents of
strong-smelling foods, smoke or pets
should be aired out prior to showing the home.
Touch
Your
home should appear livable. Potential
homebuyers may
like to sit in a living area and visit with you about your
home.
Taste
Baking
cookies or bread before showing the home
adds a
pleasant scent to the home.
Adding to
the hospitable atmosphere, potential
homebuyers
may also appreciate a cookie or a
glass of lemonade.
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