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Sellers: Home Showing ICKS
Dated: April 23 2024
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I put together a list of things that are a bit "icky" when showing homes!
1. Dirty laundry sitting out. I get it, they still live here. But we don't want to see dirty socks and underwear. Either tuck the basket away in a closet or throw it in your trunk when you sneak away during the showings.
2. Evidence of pets. No one loves pets more than I do - TRUST ME. BUT litter boxes and dog dishes can be off-putting to some buyers. Take your pets (and their things!) with you or over to a neighbor's house during showings to avoid turning off potential buyers.
3. Dirty dishes in the sink. Again, we know you live here. But we want to see how big and beautiful your sink is...not what you ate for lunch. Pro tip: Keep up with your dishes when your house is on the market so you can easily place them in the dishwasher (or just put them away!) before a showing.
4. Personal displays. Listen, we are super impressed that you graduated from Cornell and got the 1st place trophy in little league but when we walk through your home it shouldn't be all we can think about. Family photos, diplomas, and political memorabilia are all great things to pre-pack before you list your home.
5. Toilet seats left up. Even if your toilet is sparkling clean, we don't want to be reminded that it's a used toilet and someone else's butt was on it - recently.
6. When the house looks NOTHING like the photos. I'm a huge fan of professional photos, but no one likes being blindsided when they step inside a home and realize the photos were overly edited. The goal is not just beautiful photos, but beautiful photos that reflect the true condition of the home.
Have you seen anything "icky" at a showing before?
Angelica Olmsted
Angelica’s path into real estate is rooted in a life full of diverse experiences and a deep appreciation for what “home” means. Growing up as an Air Force brat meant constant moves, and later, h....
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