Staging: Set the Mood to Music

I show a lot of homes at times (recently I was doing 16 per day) and I am constantly amazed at how homes differ when they are showed. Almost universally, the homeowners that are prepped on how to show their homes in the best light have the best showings, and are usually the ones my buyers end up buying. So here are the items that make my best and worst list for showing a home:

Worst

1. Blinds closed everywhere, to the point where I feel like I have to open them up to give the home a chance

2. Any kind of smell when you walk in the front door or go down into the basement; cats or any pets, any evidence of meals just ate or being prepared, musty damp smells etc.

3. No staging whatsoever; clutter, clutter, clutter, old futniture from the 1920's, empty rooms, furniture that is too large for the space, and more clutter!

4. Condition issues; not being able to open the front door because the key doesn't work well in the door or deadbolt, cobwebs anywhere around the front door, homes not updated, dirty bathrooms, dirty windows etc.



Best: (yes the homeowner would have to know there is a showing for some of these)


1. The lights are on everywhere

2. The key works well opening the door (preferrably in a new lock which is sweet to open)

3. In the Winter, the fire going

4. Some kind of pleasant smell like vanilla or chocolate or cinnamon

5. MUSIC like smooth jazz playing in the background

6. The home is spotless and shows some kind of pride of ownership and not neglect


So there you go. TAKE THIS TO HEART SELLERS! These things make a difference trust me!

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