How to Have a good Open House

Open House is your time on the spotlight and you have to make every moment count. Allow me to share with you some of the best tips to help you prepare for Open House.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• food
• lighting
• balloons
• music

1. Open House 103: Create a welcoming atmosphere
   
   Ensure that your home has an inviting smell. Light some candles or spray some air freshener in the house to set the tone for each potential buyer that walks through your door.
   
   Make sure you have adequate lighting. Your house should be bright on the inside and inviting. Not dark and dreary.

2. Open House 103: Prepare some refreshments
   
   One of the easiest things you can do is make little finger sandwiches and have the small containers of water or soda available for your potential buyers or advertisers of your home. You want them to remember your Open House. You may want to bake cookies. That always stays with your buyers.

3. Open House 103: Provide specific information about the house with a flyer.
   
   Please make your information sheet easy and simple. Only put the most important information on the sheet. Try this order:
   
   Square footage and number of rooms
   Include a few pictures
   Appliances convey
   heating and cooling systems
   average utilities
   local schools, business (grocery store, post office)
   Special features of the home
   The Price
   
   Also, provide your buyers with loan information options and your real estate card to refer to if they have questions or referrals.

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