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HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOME FOR BUYER SHOWINGS YOUR GUIDE TO SHOWCASING YOUR HOME

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HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOME FOR BUYER SHOWINGS

YOUR GUIDE TO

SHOWCASING YOUR HOME

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TIPS TO SHOWCASING YOUR HOMEYour property will be considered hundreds or even thousands of times online by prospective buyers. Great photos help position your home so buyers want to see it in person. In this guide, we’ll show you how to prepare your home in order to maximize the buyer experience while viewing online and visiting your home.

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STAGING WITH CHILDREN•  Put most of the toys in storage, especially large items like play kitchens, and make

sure the rest are kept out of site when showing.•  Clear kid’s drawings and artwork from refrigerators and walls.•  Convert playroom into a simple space that buyers can picture their own belongings in.•  Make children’s bedrooms more universally appealing by repainting the walls to a

neutral color and removing kid-themed decor.•  Make the transition easier for kids and let them choose their favorite toys, books, and

stuffed animals to keep in an easily accessible box or storage area.

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STAGING WITH PETS•  Remove photos of pets from refrigerator, walls, and table tops.•  Seal up doggie doors.•  Keep pet toys, food, and water bowls out of sight.•  Pack up cages, carriers, and cat trees.•  Be vigilant about eradicating hair and odors.•  Use an enzyme cleaner to remove urine stains and odor.•  It’s best to send pets to a kennel, pet sitter, friend, or relative - at least take them out of

the house for the showing.

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STAGING SMALL SPACES•  Maximize the light, as brighter rooms look bigger and more inviting.•  Scale the furniture to fit the size of the room and keep walking paths open.•  Incorporate lighter colors on the walls and furniture, as this will open up the room.•  Remove half the items in your closets.•  Place an emphasis on decluttering, less is more.•  Open shower curtains so buyers can see all the way to the back of the tub.•  Place mirrors strategically to reflect images and light.

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HOTEL READYIf you were paying to stay in a hotel room, would the kitchen and bath pass the cleanliness test? Are the bath towels clean and displayed properly? Are all surfaces and floors free of dust and dirt? Is the bed made and all items organized neatly in closets?

Pets? Remove dishes, beds, and toys to avoid distractions while viewing your home.

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Try to let in as much natural light as possible by opening blinds and curtains. Turn on all indoor lights. Use lamps with high-wattage bulbs to illuminate spaces that don’t receive much outdoor light.

Make your home as big and spacious as possible by removing unnecessary furniture and clutter.

LIGHT & SPACE

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If your home tends to get stuffy, open the windows to let fresh air in at least ten minutes before buyers arrive. Adjust the thermostat to ensure the temperature is perfect for your visitors.

TEMPERATURE

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NEXT STEPS

Lock & LeaveWe strongly advise you to leave your property while agents are showing your home to potential buyers.

Be sure to lock all doors and confirm the lockbox is accessible with a key inside. We will track all access to your property via this lockbox and capture buyer agent info for us to request feedback on the showing.