Stage Your Home by Appealing to The Senses
The following is a list of suggestions meant to appeal to the five senses and set your open house apart from others!
Out of sight, out of mind! Hide away anything you would not see in a “model” home. This is especially true regarding trash! Remember to empty all trash bins and remove them from sight. Keep in mind that potential buyers look at everything! A clean property equates a well maintained property that will get offers!
Never underestimate the sense of smell. It is important that your property passes the “smell test”. This may be accomplished by using many of the various room fresheners available today. We recommend a long lasting product and prefer the plug-in style. Consider placing one in each room. Place in an inconspicuous area that is not easily noticed by potential buyers.
Do you hear what I hear? This is especially important in creating an atmosphere of peacefulness. You do not want potential buyers to hear the furnace turn on or listen to outdoor traffic. Consider playing music that will not offend most people. Rock and Roll is dead as far as your open house goes! We suggest playing soft background music that contains no lyric.
Potential buyers will be touching surfaces in your property. Not intentionally, but because they have to! Be certain that all banisters, handrails, doorknobs and faucets are squeaky clean. You do not want people to “feel” that your home is anything but squeaky clean!
We like to suggest leaving a decorative treat filled dish out for potential buyers. You can fill it with various individually wrapped candies. Everyone loves chocolate and it makes a hospitable statement about you and your home!
Thanks for reading!
Author ~ Julie Rieman
Instructor ~ The All About Redesign Center
www.allaboutredesign.com
Out of sight, out of mind! Hide away anything you would not see in a “model” home. This is especially true regarding trash! Remember to empty all trash bins and remove them from sight. Keep in mind that potential buyers look at everything! A clean property equates a well maintained property that will get offers!
Never underestimate the sense of smell. It is important that your property passes the “smell test”. This may be accomplished by using many of the various room fresheners available today. We recommend a long lasting product and prefer the plug-in style. Consider placing one in each room. Place in an inconspicuous area that is not easily noticed by potential buyers.
Do you hear what I hear? This is especially important in creating an atmosphere of peacefulness. You do not want potential buyers to hear the furnace turn on or listen to outdoor traffic. Consider playing music that will not offend most people. Rock and Roll is dead as far as your open house goes! We suggest playing soft background music that contains no lyric.
Potential buyers will be touching surfaces in your property. Not intentionally, but because they have to! Be certain that all banisters, handrails, doorknobs and faucets are squeaky clean. You do not want people to “feel” that your home is anything but squeaky clean!
We like to suggest leaving a decorative treat filled dish out for potential buyers. You can fill it with various individually wrapped candies. Everyone loves chocolate and it makes a hospitable statement about you and your home!
Thanks for reading!
Author ~ Julie Rieman
Instructor ~ The All About Redesign Center
www.allaboutredesign.com
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