Tips for Hosting an Open House

An open house is a huge opportunity for anyone hoping to sell — but you can't just throw open the doors of your home as-is and expect great results. Before you get ready to open your house up to the masses, here are some tips to hosting a successful open house! 

• Clutter-free surfaces: Remove all possible clutter.
• Deep cleaned: Clean from top to bottom.
• No personal items: Remove all your personal items.

• Cozy scenes in each room: Create little vignettes for buyers.
• Patched, painted walls: Make sure walls are painted and patched.
• Nice linens on bed: Dig out the nice linens.

• Fluffy towels in bathroom: Use your best towels in the bathroom.
• Mirrors on walls: Hang mirrors to expand space.
• Shining sinks, showers, toilets: Spruce up your sinks, showers, and toilets.

• Drip-free faucets: Fix any leaky faucets.
• Bright light bulbs in every room: Replace light bulbs.
• Half-empty closets: Clear out closets so buyers can see them.

• Fresh flowers and mown lawn out front: Make sure your curb appeal pops.
• Pets secured: Secure any pets out of the way.
• Valuables locked up in a safe: Lock up your valuables.

• An open house sign out front: Post a sign out front.
• A flier in the streets: Advertise everywhere — fliers, social media, and so on.
• Open windows: Let in fresh air and light.
• A stack of fliers on a table: Provide information about the house.

• Cookies on a table: Cookies or bread smell good and refresh visitors.
• No sellers around!: Leave the premises — let buyers browse without you.
• Feedback forms: Collect feedback and listen to it.