Showtime!

Follow these steps every day for your house to look it's best for buyer showings and Open Houses. Remember-Look at your house through "buyer's eyes."

Exterior

• Keep grass mowed & shrubs trimmed

• Pick up lawn tools, toys and newspapers

• Sweep front walk

• Clean up after pets

Interior

• Pick up toys and shoes

• Make up beds and put clothes away

• Tidy up bathrooms, set out show towels

• Do a quick dusting and give carpets a once over vacuum; straighten rugs; empty wastebaskets

• Prepare tables with flowers and place settings; set out a game or "coffee table" book

• Open drapes and shades and turn on lights to make your house look bright and cheerful

• Open windows to freshen rooms

• Turn off the TV; play soft background music

• Set a comfortable temperature

• Keep pets out of the way; make sure all pet areas are clean and free of odor

Special Tips For Showings

• Secure jewelry, cash, prescription medications and other valuables

• It is usually best if you can leave while your house is being shown

• If people who are not accompanied by an agent ask to see your property, please refer them to your agent; your agent will pre-screen them