When you know someone is coming by to tour your
MLS Listing, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights – even during the day. At night, a lit
house gives a "homey" impression when viewed from the street. During the daytime, turning on the
lights prevents harsh shadows from sunlight and it brightens up any dim areas. Your
MLS Listing looks more homey and cheerful with the lights on.
Fragrances
Do not use scented sprays to prepare for visitors. It is too obvious and many people find the smells
of those sprays offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic. If you want to have a pleasant
aroma in your
MLS Listing, have a potpourri pot or something natural. Or turn on a stove burner for a moment
and put a drop of vanilla extract on it. It will smell like you have been cooking.
Pet Control
If you have pets, make sure your
MLS Listing agent puts a notice with your listing in the multiple listing service. The
last thing you want is to have your pet running out the front door and getting lost. If you know
someone is coming to your
MLS Listing, it would be best to try to take the pets with you while the homebuyers tour your
home. If you cannot do that, It is best to keep dogs in a penned area in the back yard. Try to keep
indoor cats in a specific room when you expect visitors, and put a sign on the door. Most of the
time, an indoor cat will hide when buyers come to view your property, but they may panic and try to
escape.
The Kitchen Trash
Especially if your kitchen trash can does not have a lid, make sure you empty it every time someone
comes to look at your home – even if your trash can is kept under the kitchen sink. Remember that
you want to send a positive image about every aspect of your
MLS Listing. Kitchen trash does not send a positive message. You may go through more plastic
bags than usual, but it will be worth it.
Keeping the House Tidy and Neat
Not everyone makes his or her bed every day, but when selling a home it is recommended that you
develop the habit. Pick up papers, do not leave empty glasses in the family room, keep everything
freshly dusted and vacuumed. Try your best to have it look like a model home – a
MLS Listing with furniture but nobody really lives there.