Showing your Home to Prospective Purchasers 

Before the showing, open all the drapes if it’s a bright sunny day, turn on all the lights if its gloomy outside or if it is  evening. 

Make sure the beds are made up and stairways and halls are free from obstacles. 

Make sure TVs and radios are off.

Three’s a crowd.  Avoid having too many people present for a showing. The Purchaser will feel like an intruder and will hurry through your house. Have one person only show the house. Offer to open closets and storage for the prospects. 

Some people don’t like animals.  Your pets should be outside or confined during the showing. 

Be courteous but don’t feel you have to have a conversation with the Purchasers. They are there to view the property, not to socialize. 

Don’t try to sell your furniture or other belongings to the Prospects.  This may lose you the sale. 

Never apologize for the appearance of your home.  It doesn’t have to be perfect and being apologetic may bring the value down in the eyes of the prospect. 

Don’t discuss price or terms until the showing is over.