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by David B. Zwiefelhofer
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r to prepare for the arrival of the potential buyer. It is recommended that you do the following:
ins:
1. Vacuum and/or sweep
2. Wash bathroom and kitchen floors
3. Scrub sinks, counter tops, toilets, tubs and showers
4. Wash and put away all dirty dishes
5. Be sure counter tops are nearly empty—clear all clutter
6. Put away all laundry and other loose clothing
7. Make all the beds
8. Turn all lights on in every room and open all curtains and shades, making the home appear brighter
9. Deal with any odors that may be present—spray freshener in the bathrooms, have potpourri simmering on the stove, or better yet, have some cookies baking in the oven. There are also available some scented oils that you simply drop on to light bulbs that help create a pleasant atmosphere
10. Consider playing some low-volume, soft music
11. Light a fire in the fireplace if appropriate
12. Check the temperature of your house to be sure it is neither too hot nor too cold—you want buyers to be comfortable
Security
It is advisable to be overly careful in terms of security. Check to be sure that there are no valuables left lying around your home. Place them in a secure area, preferably outside your home, perhaps in a safe deposit box. If possible, have a second person with you when showing the home. As stated earlier, get the buyer’s name and phone number if you have not already done so earlier, as well as a photo I.D. and ask them to “sign in.” Keeping a guest log/book is a good idea. All visitors see that it’s not just them that you are requesting this information from — it is your standard procedure. Lastly, try to keep all visitors with you. A standard scam is for two individuals posing as potential bu |
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