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Open Home Checklist

Getting your house in the best shape possible for an open house is a crucial component of the selling strategy. It can be nerve-racking to host an open house, so do everything on this list to make your home look its best before any prospective buyers set foot inside.

  • If the views are good open all curtains and blinds

  • Turn on all lamps

  • Make all the beds

  • Empty all the rubbish bins

  • If you have a good sound system, play relaxing music

  • Pick up and put away things that should be out of sight

  • Shake out the front welcome mat, sweep away any dust, debris, spider webs from entry

  • Add fresh flowers to any room in the house and fruit to your kitchen

  • Wipe the sinks after doing dishes or washing your hands

  • Clean the stove top and benches

  • Sweep and vacuum the floors

  • Mop the floors

 

Bathroom Tips

  • Clean toilet seat, rim, bowl and lid. Leave toilet lid down

  • Wipe off mirrors and faucets

  • Squeegee shower doors

  • Spray entire shower with shower cleaner after every use

 

General Tips

  • Put the toaster and sandwich press away if you have the room

  • Don’t leave your dirty laundry on the floor or your clean laundry in view inside the home

  • Also put away the vacuum cleaner/mop

  • If possible open some windows a couple of hours before the open for inspection

  • If it is a winters day put the heater on to take the chill out of the house

  • If it is a summers day put the air conditioner on

  • If you have children’s toys in the backyard, make sure they are put away or placed neat and tidy

  • If you wish to have scented candles burning ensure you tell your agent that they are on and where they are located

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