5 Open House Mistakes to Avoid l Tall Grass Homes for Sale Naperville

5 Open House Mistakes to Avoid l Tall Grass Homes for Sale Naperville

A successful open house increases your chances of finding the right buyer in the shortest time possible.

If you have decided to sell your Tall Grass Naperville home, chances are, your REALTOR® will encourage you to have an open house.  This is an important marketing strategy in home selling to give your property additional exposure.  An open house encourages potential buyers to personally view and consider your home. A successful open house increases your chances of finding the right buyer in the shortest possible time. To make this event successful, here are some mistakes you should avoid:

1.      Not cleaning up.

Mess and dirt are major turn-offs for prospective buyers. You’ll be amazed how simple things such as unmade beds or dust on the shelves can lessen the interest of a buyer. Just because you’re not bothered by your own clutter doesn’t mean others will see it the same way.

2.      Leaving pets inside the home.

This may not only lead to a potentially dangerous situation, but pets may also cause a distraction. You want the buyer’s attention to be on your home for sale in Tall Grass Naperville and not on how cute your pet is.

3.      Staying in the home during the open house.

Buyers may get uncomfortable and intimidated by your presence in the house. Instead of asking the right questions regarding the home for sale, they may say nice things so as not to hurt your feelings.

4.      Leaving your jewelry and valuable items in plain sight.

At an open house, you cannot control the number of people coming in and out of your home. Put away your jewelry and other important items. Your REALTOR® may try to watch the people, but he or she cannot be everywhere at the same time.

5.      Not putting away your photos, political or religious art.

There should be a sense of neutrality in the home. You want the buyers to come in, take a good look and be able to picture their own personal items blending beautifully inside the home. Buyers have a much more difficult time visualizing their own decorations if your decorations are prominently displayed. 

A successful open house largely depends on your preparation, and with the help of your REALTOR®, you can present your home in the best possible way. If you’re thinking of putting up your Tall Grass Naperville home for sale and are in need of an efficient REALTOR®, call Teresa Ryan at 630-276-7575. Teresa Ryan is the owner/broker of Ryan Hill Realty.

Teresa Ryan

Broker/Owner, CDPE

Ryan Hill Realty

1001 E. Chicago Ave., Ste. 103

630-276-7575

TRyan@RyanHillRealty.com