Please don’t be home for showings. The Buyer will spend more time looking if the Seller is not there. Go to the neighbors, walk the dog, or stay in one room while the prospective buyers are looking through your home.

The goal is to have the potential Buyer think of the home as theirs. Open all curtains, drapes and blinds during the day. For evening Showings, turn on all the lights before you leave. If anything is broken, you must disclose the issue. Even easier ... have it fixed! Sprinkle a few drops of vanilla on a warm stove burner to create a pleasing smell in the home. Remember to turn the burner off! Alternatively, you can warm a pan of water with a few drops of vanilla in the oven. Bake bread or cookies to fill the house with a pleasant smell. (Do you have my yummy recipe for Apple Pie in a Bag?) Run the vacuum cleaner every morning before you leave the house. After your shower, dry the stall and tub with a towel. Please refrain from smoking in the home. Remove all ashtrays. Remove strong cooking odors. See note under Entrance to Home for help with odors (Simple Solution). A neutral smell is important.