| > | | | | while the buyers are there and let them see your |
| Do you think you're ready to show your home to | | | | house with nothing coming in the way. |
| prospective buyers? Read on to find out if you are. | | | | 4. Dirty Bathrooms |
| Here below are some of the reasons why buyers | | | | The heading says it all. You should know what needs |
| may be put off when visiting your home. | | | | to be done. |
| 1. Welcoming Entrance - First Impression Matters | | | | 5. Dark Rooms |
| As has often been said, the first impression is the | | | | Dark homes are a turnoff to most home buyers. |
| most lasting. It is as important, if not more, for your | | | | Install additional light fixtures, if required. Draw open |
| house to look good from the outside as it is to look | | | | the drapes when the buyers come over. And do |
| from the inside. A prospective buyer wouldn’t | | | | whatever it takes, to make your home seem more |
| be too impressed with an unkempt yard, unpainted | | | | bright and welcoming. |
| exteriors or a chipped off front door. Get everything | | | | 6. Damp Basements |
| in order and in a position to show before putting your | | | | Dampness or damp smells in the basement may |
| house on the market. | | | | cause your buyer to think that the basement leaks |
| 2. Odors | | | | even if it doesn't truly leak. Fix any leaks, if at all and |
| Cigarettes, pets and whatever else that may have | | | | ensure that whatever the source of the dampness, it |
| your home smell in an unpleasant manner should be, | | | | be dealt with. It may be caused by rainwater or the |
| at best, avoided. Although, it doesn’t mean | | | | underground drains being blocked. Have it checked. |
| that you spray perfume all over. A clean and fresh | | | | 7. Don’t Hang Around for Showings |
| atmosphere is what is required. | | | | Leave the house during showings or stay away from |
| 3. Pets | | | | the buyers while they go through your home. They |
| Some buyers may not appreciate seeing pets at | | | | may feel awkward about opening closet doors and |
| home. Some may be frightened or some may be | | | | taking a really good look at the house if you move |
| irritated. You wouldn’t want your pets to be | | | | around with them all over the house. |
| the cause of their distraction. Get your pets away | | | | |