House For Sale

Now that your house is on the market:

Ignore the temptation to go shopping and fill up all those "spaces" you just created.
Avoid cooking food that has a strong, lingering smell...fish and garlic come to mind.
Keep it tidy! You never know when the phone might ring with a potential buyer.
If it's lawn mowing season, mow often and pick up your pet's pooh daily!
Listen to your trusted agent if they suggest lowering your price.

Q: Should I stay or go during a showing? There are a couple good reasons to leave. First, you want buyers to talk freely about your house. Dreaming out-loud helps! If you are there prospective buyers might not discuss their ideas and vision for fear of offending you. Secondly, even though it is expected that these guests will open closets, peer into cabinets and walk through your bedroom, having you present may make them feel like intruders. This could stop their "search" for the perfect house short of a sale.