Monday 5 December 2011

Great Property Showing Thoughts When You Are Selling

By Greg Watkins


Since the decision to buy a home is based more frequently on emotion rather than logic you have got to take this into account when showing your house. When making an attempt to sell your home accentuate the desirable features of it by not drawing any attention to negative aspects that it could have.

Making the right mood when showing your house is necessary. As an example, light a fire in your fireplace, or make a romantic mood by putting champagne glasses on a close by table. You might also need to try playing some soft music. If you are lucky enough to actually have water fountains in your house, turn them on. They are great at drowning out any noise from the traffic outside.

Greeting your visitors with a gracious welcome is key. Although they are only guests, you want to make them feel as if they can imagine what it would be like to own your home. Do not presume or ask your guests to remove their shoes since you want to accommodate them. Leaving the home when it's being shown also advised. A possible purchaser won't talk of or chat about the home with you standing right next to them. Rather than pressuring the potential purchaser, give him all the time he needs to look at your home and get out of his way. As a final touch, just leave a little bowl full of candy or other little treats near the front door. Attach a note that thanks the prospective home buyer for stopping by to see your house.

When you're showing your home for sale you shouldn't worry about your electric bill. Switch on the heat if the temperature in your home is cold enough that you require a sweater. Switch on the air conditioner, on the other hand, if it is warm or hot outside. It is advised that you cool or heat your house one or two degrees colder or warmer than normal and then put the temperature setting on normal. The whole point of temperature control is to make the indoor temperature comfortable so that the buyer lingers for some considerable time.

When selling your home, it is important to make the environment as inviting and friendly as practicable to potential buyers. This includes common sense initiatives like not rushing the purchaser and leaving out a bowl of treats to thank the purchaser for even showing up. Other sensible advice centers on controlling the indoor temperature for maximum comfort.




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