Getting Ready To Sell Your Home – Part 3 of 3

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When it’s Showtime!

You have inspected your house and taken care of problems. Now you are ready for showings. You will need a plan of action that assigns duties to each family member so the place can quickly be whipped into shape.

  • Open all drapes, blinds, etc. and turn on lights to make the house bright.
  • Air out the house to get rid of cooking, pet odours, and so on.
  • Have fresh flowers in view.
  • Pick up clutter and empty garbage.
  • Make sure everything is spotless.
  • Set your thermostat at a comfortable level.
  • Remove pets from the house or put them outside.
  • If you have an agent, leave when the house is being shown. If you are selling it yourself, you need to strike a balance between being helpful and crowding the buyer.
  • In poor weather, provide a place for boots, overshoes and umbrellas.
  • Display photos of the house in summer to show landscaping if selling in the winter months.
  • Leave out heating and hydro bills.
  • For those on a septic system and/or well, leave out inspection and maintenance information.

 

Article by: CMHC

 

This is Part 3 of a 3 Part Series

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