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Most Difficult Tasks for For Sale By Owner

Sellers Getting the right price 24%
Understanding paperwork 22%
Preparing / fixing up home for sale 24%
Attracting potential buyers 10%
Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale 5%
Source: 2004 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers.


 
 

When An Appointment Is Made

Agents from many real estate firms will want to show your home. Please allow any real estate agent who calls to show your home at the suggested time. Have the agent enter the home using the lock box we have provided.
For a showing:
  • Open all draperies and window shades during daylight hours.
  • Turn on all lights and replace light bulbs where needed.
    Open window coverings before showing.
  • Open all the doors between rooms to give an inviting feeling.
  • Place fresh flowers on kitchen table and/or in the living room.
  • If possible, bake cookies or bread to add an inviting aroma.
  • The kitchen & bathroom should sparkle.
  • Pets should be confined or restricted from view. Eliminate pet odors. Not everyone may share your love of animals. Some people may be allergic to them.
  • All jewelry and small valuables should be stored in a safety deposit box or in a locked closet.
  • Beds should be made & clothes picked up.
  • Bathrooms should be clean, with towels folded and toilet lid down.

When you leave the house, please leave it as if you know it is going to be shown. You never know when the right person is going to look at it!