Your agent is working hard to get your home sold, and this means setting up the best showings possible. While typically, showings are set within a one-hour time frame, there can be exceptions. You may get as much as 48 hours notice…or as little as 15 minutes. “Relocating Buyers” are sometimes switching gears as they look at homes. Your home may be a last-minute decision to view…however remember, these are buyers who need to buy! Sometimes, a showing gets scheduled last minute and you won’t have long to prepare. You only have one chance to be the new kid on the block. Now is your time to shine! Here are our top 12 steps in preparing for a showing in 10 minutes or less.
- Take a deep breath – you’ve got this!
- Put the dishes in the dishwasher (or better yet, quickly wash them).
- Make the beds.
- Wipe the counters.
- Empty the garbage.
- Hide dirty clothes in the washer.
- Run a quick vacuum.
- “Windex” bathroom mirrors.
- Put toilet seats down.
- Turn on the lights.
- Leave the house before the showing
- Smile! You did it!
