Listing Appointments

Agents from many real estate firms will want to show your home. Please allow any agent who calls to show your home at the suggested time. If you are not frequently available, it is suggested that you allow a lockbox be installed on your door. You will increase your odds for a sale by allowing more qualified buyers to see your home. You do not want to miss an out-of-town transferee because your home was not able to be shown!

During a showing:

• Open all windows and window shades during daylight hours.
• The kitchen and bathroom should sparkle!
• Open windows one half hour before showing to circulate air.
• Place fresh flowers on kitchen table and/or living room table.
• If possible, bake cookies or bread to add an inviting aroma.
• Turn on all lights and replace bulbs with high-wattage lights where needed.
• Pets should be confined or restricted from view. Not everyone shares your love of animals, and some may be allergic to them.
• All jewelry and small valuables should be placed in a safety deposit box or locked closet.
• Replace any items not included in the sale, or label “to be replaced with” or “not included” signs.
• Beds should be made and clothes picked up.
• When you leave your house, leave it as if it is going to be shown. You never know when the right person will look at it!