 | Look in your local newspaper, in the classified real estate section to
determine which is the most popular day for your Open House.
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| Schedule your Open House at least one week in advance.
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| Restrict the total number of hours you will be open (3 or 4 hours).
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| Place directional arrows from about 3 or 4 blocks away toward your home.
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| Place a VERY visible Open House sign in the front yard.
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| Take basic security precautions. Do not hold an open house alone. Follow
visitors into rooms, never allow yourself to be trapped.
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| Leave space for visitors to park.
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| Remove all debris from in front of the house.
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| Your front porch area and entryway should sparkle.
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| Turn on all lights, including closets and open draperies.
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| Place your brochure or other printed material in the entry area.
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| If the home features organized closets, open a few for inspection.
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| Turn soft music on the same radio station in each available room.
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| Have extra clean bathrooms and close all toilet lids.
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| Verify that valuables have not been left where accessible to visitors.
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| Consider a guest registration book for visitors to sign.
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| Have financial information available. Such as utility bills, property tax
bills, any recent repairs and upgrades.
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| Prepare comparable price analysis with recent sales in your area to
justify your price.
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| Have financing costs available. Down payment if you are offering owner
financing, interest rates, term of loan, monthly payments.
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| And remember, if you get an offer, fill out a contract. Get a binder made
out to your title company or real estate attorney. |
