Steps to Make Your Open House a Success
If you’ve had your home staged one or two weeks ago, there is still some “fluffing” required to make your open house a success in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Make a quick run through your home and remove any of the creature comforts that might be viewed as clutter to your potential buyer. If you‘ve placed that kitchen knife block, coffee station, toaster oven, and pile of magazines back on your kitchen counters, tuck them away out of sight.
- Make sure your home is clean. Living in your home while you are trying to sell it can be challenging. If you don’t have time to get in all of the nooks and crannies, hire a cleaning service. A home that sparkles makes a great buyer first impression.
- Get rid of any odors. Ask a neighbor or your real estate agent to do a “nose” test for any smells which you may not notice. Think about shampooing your carpets to eliminate any odors. Give your Fido a bath and clean out your cat’s litter box. Remove trash in garbage containers.
- Ensure your cabinets and drawers are orderly. Buyers do look in them to assess storage space. Put personal medications that are in your bathroom medicine cabinet in a place where they won’t be noticed. Buyers don’t need to know your health issues. Likewise, make sure any financial-related documents are in a place where they can’t be seen by buyers. You don’t want them making assumptions about your financial status which might affect their offer price.
- Fix any plumbing or electrical issues. Ensure all appliances are functional to make your open house a success.
- Spruce up your home’s curb appeal. Trees and shrubbery should be trimmed; mulch those flower beds; ensure your lawn looks well-manicured. Make sure your walkways are clear of any tools, toys, or other objects.
- On the day of your open house in Jacksonville, open all blinds and shutters. In fact, roll up your blinds and shades if you can. Turn on a light in every room. You want your home to appear light and bright to potential home buyers.
- Do not remain in your home during the open house. Buyers will feel uneasy touring your home when you are there. You want them to focus on seeing your house as a place they’d like to call home.
Preparing your home for an open house in Jacksonville could mean the difference between a sale and no sale. Real estate studies show that it takes home buyers’ 15 seconds from first seeing a house to determine if it’s appealing enough to purchase. Make your open house a success by following our proven methods. Put your home on stage and you will be rewarded.
Interiors Revitalized is a full-service home staging, model home merchandising, and interior design firm located in Jacksonville Florida. In addition to Jacksonville, we serve the St. Johns, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Fernandina Beach areas. Contact us today at 904.625.2214 to discuss your home staging or interior design project. We’ll make that first offer your best offer!
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