If you are living in your home while selling, you will see that the showings are the most challenging part. Keeping the house looking perfect is for superheroes. Here is a list of tips for managing the stress while presenting a top notch product.
If you are living in your home while selling, you will see that the showings are the most challenging part. Keeping the house looking perfect is for superheroes. Here is a list of tips for managing the stress while presenting a top notch product.
1. Get Out Of The House
Buyers visiting your space will be able to better envision themselves living there if you are not there. If you are home during a showing, the potential buyer will feel like they are intruding and won’t spend the time they typically would to look around and see all the redeeming qualities.
2. Keep It Clean
Easier said than done, but a clean house feels better. Floors and countertops need to be clean and all belongings tucked away.
3. What About Pets and Kids?
Pets and kids are the worst teammates for a strong showing team. Do your best to minimize the existence of pets first, then try to reduce the amount of toys kids have access to so it’s easier for you to tidy up in a hurry.
4. Don’t Bother Cooking
Budget for eating out and ordering in during the time your home is on the market to minimize the cleanup and potential smells. But feel free to cook cookies and bread whenever you’d like!
5. Mental Game
This is key, as the selling process doesn’t follow a script. You don’t know if you will have your house for sale for 1 day, 1 week or more. Prepare yourself and manage expectations like a marathon runner. Maybe blast your favorite music when you are prepping the house to stay positive.
6. Patience
Buyers will not show up exactly at 6pm for a 6pm showing every time. They may be looking at a handful of properties, and the key was missing from the lockbox on the house previously. Stuff happens. Don’t let the 1 out of 10 buyers ruin your outlook for the majority.
Get a personalized monthly report for your current home or an area you want to watch.This report includes listings currently for sale and sold, as well as news and events happening in Toronto.
Oulahen Team
Toronto real estate family team with over 40+ years experience. We treat your investment as if it were our own.
Let us know when you would be available to see the property.
Want to sell?
When selling, you need to have good lines of communication with the Realtor that is serving you. It's easier to make big decisions when the advocate on your side is someone you trust. We earn your trust through consistent, honest communication.
Buying in the Greater Toronto Area is often very competitive. With 40 years of experience, we have seen every possible scenario. We understand the importance of responsive, detailed service complemented with sage, timely advice.