The Art of The Open House…
Monday, June 14, 2010
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I don’t know how many hours I have spent preparing Los Gatos buyer packages, uploading internet marketing and providing guidance to the Seller in anticipation of the “magic” Open House. Only to show up and find the Seller forgot to do everything that they so eagerly agreed to do after reading “the 26 sellers mistakes”
I should have learned that a plan only lasts until the first detail slips. When that happens the magic is gone. Sort of.
It usually starts at the front door, or more accurately, when I drive up and see they have an alfalfa field instead of a manicured lawn. At the front door, trying to decide what to do with the lawn, with only minutes before the buyers start to arrive, I realize I am done.
The porch is not swept and “Spongebob” decorations from the previous weekend birthday party are still up. Hmm…Wonder if they had a magician at the party too?
I could sure use one at that moment. The need for a magician becomes most evident when I open the front door.
The smell that comes rushing at me says “Sorry, we forgot to take out the Kitchen trash after the birthday party. It was a great party! Spongebob and Friends” Friends?
Oh No! The adults had Crabby Patties? Or crab cakes, or a crab feed. Whew. THIS pigeon is not going to disappear in a red silk rag.
I am no magician, but I better become one fast, right?! So, I reach into my little bag of tricks and get the scented candle burning…ya. Like that’s going to solve it. This is when your “magic” Open House plan is doomed.
One of the most common comments from my Home Buyer clients is…Why didn’t they, at least, clean up a little?…Sheez!
Squidweeeerd!
The only way your Realtor can make your open house magic is with your help! Follow their guidance….it comes from too many experiences like the one I have described. Making your Open House a success is going to take a little effort. It’s not that difficult, really.
The simple is the easy and that is the way selling your home should be. Simple and easy.
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