According to the National Association of Realtors<\/a>, 5.34 million existing homes were sold in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to add your home to that number? With these tips for a successful open house, a new family will call it “home sweet home” in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your home won’t be on the market much longer. Use these tips for how to prepare for an open house and get ready for a sale!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Timing is everything, right? The first step to a successful open house is choosing the right day and time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The tradition scheduling for an open house is a Sunday afternoon. This time slot is usually ideal for a busy home hunter’s schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Young families or families with children might have plans on Saturdays that make that day difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Sunday open houses are standard, you don’t have to stick to this day and time. Instead, explore different time slots that are ideal for your target shopper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever date and time you choose, advertising is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure to put a greater emphasis on your nontraditional time and date. That way, potential buyers don’t make assumptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Create an environment that appeals to the largest audience of potential buyers. If you consider your specific buyers, you can determine the atmosphere that attracts their attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make your home as impersonal as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes it easier for prospective buyers to imagine their own decor and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a vacant home can also make it easier for you to use virtual services. You can then use an iPad to help potential homeowners imagine their own furniture and arrangements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When posting the listing online, make sure you use professional photography. High-quality images with good lighting and composition can make your home stand out from the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With hundreds of options online, you want your home to appear eye-catching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hire a professional landscaper to update your home’s exterior. Then, use a professional photographer (and not an iPhone camera) to capture your home’s beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before the photo shoot, make sure to clean up, get those countertops sparkling, and put away any personal items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open the blinds and curtains to let natural sunlight in, too. This can help your home appear larger and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then you’re set to snap away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put those professional photos to good use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potential homebuyers can leave with an amazing brochure to remind them of your home. If “out of sight, out of mind” rings true, the opposite does, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure to include all the relevant information on your brochure. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These brochures can attract new walk-ins to your home or help previous visitors when they’re making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That way, you’re still making an impact long after your open house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For extra help, here are seven ways to sell your own home fast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Day and Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Stage It Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Brochure Beauty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Effective Advertising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n