Your 5 Senses

What's the one question 9 out of 10 sellers ask me

during a listing appointment?

"Do open houses work?"

I always tell them, "that's a great question!" Whether you're a Realtor or a Seller you're sure to have an opinion on open houses. For what it's worth, I'm a believer!       

I will take every opportunity I can to draw attention and traffic to my listings.

If you have an open house coming up,

   remember your 5 senses.

Sight: First and Foremost, have your house as picture perfect as possible. Turn on all overhead lights and lamps. Don't forget to open your blinds as well!

Smell: Does your home pass the sniff test?  Switch on the scentsy, light some candles or spray some Febreeze. The last thing you want is a less than passing grade on the sniff test.

Hearing: Complete silence can make an open house buyer feel awkward. Yet, I don't want them to feel like they have to talk to me non-stop either. After all, I'm there to show off the house not how much I can talk!  Turn on some soft instrumental or low volume music for background noise.
Touch: This is an easy one to overlook. When buyers shop for a home they touch surfaces, make sure the morning breakfast crumbs or tooth paste splatters have been wiped from your counter tops.
Taste: Last, but certainly not least- feel free to leave cookies or refreshments out for your open house attendees. If I happen to be your Realtor, I'll bring those with me! My husband loves the leftovers and it gives you time to get your home ready to be shown.  

Remember, your home only has one chance to make a good first impression.