3 Great tips for your open house
We asked leading real estate professionals for their best open house ideas, and their answers cover the basics (clean and stage the house) to the innovative (hire a drone banner to advertise your event). You'll definitely want to take notes.
1.Use open house signs strategically
Since most of the neighbors aren't following your listings on Zillow or are on your email list, the only way they'll know you're having and open house is to tell them. One strategy is to knock on doors or make phone calls to invite the neighbors but some find this invasive and some neighborhoods don't even allow it. Instead, use open house signs strategically to draw traffic to your open house. Here's how: Use multiple types of signs that are visible and legible from a distance (at least 30 feet), and place directional signs to advertise in a five block radius to reach a wider audience.
2. Stage like a pro
Group your colors. Pick a color or two from the room and then search the house for similar colored items. Try to keep it limited to 3 colors per room.
Take one away. See four things, take on away. The rule of thumb when styling is to always keep decor to a minimum.
Use white towels. You will be amazed how simply you can turn any bathroom into a luxuious spa escape with a fresh, new stack of fluffy white towels.
3. Spruce up the front door to make a great first impression.
Simple updates to your front door can make a huge difference. It's the first thing buyers see - an inviting door calls people in and sets the tone fpr the rest of the home. Good first impressions go a long way and can result in a relatively large return on investment.
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