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Hey humans, Harley here.
You cleaned the house.
You handled the repairs.
The photos look great.
Now buyers want to come see it.
This is where sellers sometimes make a costly mistake.
They make the home difficult to show.
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Buyers Cannot Fall in Love With a Home They Cannot See
Buyers Cannot Fall in Love With a Home They Cannot SeeSelling your home can be inconvenient.
Sometimes a showing request comes during dinner.
Sometimes it comes on short notice.
Sometimes it comes right after you finally sat down.
I get it.
I do not enjoy being interrupted during nap time either.
But every showing is an opportunity.
When access is limited, buyers may simply move on to another home.
## Today’s Buyers Often Tour Several Homes at Once
Today’s Buyers Often Tour Several Homes at OnceBuyers and their agents commonly schedule multiple properties during the same trip.
If your home is unavailable, they may not return later.
They could find another house they love before your next available showing time.
That is why reasonable flexibility matters.
## Make Showing Your Home As Easy As Possible
Make Showing Your Home As Easy As PossibleA strong showing plan may include:
Allowing reasonable notice whenever possible Keeping the home ready for visitors Using a secure lockbox Providing clear showing instructions Having a plan for children and pets Avoiding unnecessary restrictionsThe easier your home is to show, the more opportunities buyers have to connect with it.
## Make A Plan For Pets
Make A Plan For PetsI know this part is not fair.
We live there too.
But not every buyer is comfortable around animals, and pets can distract buyers from the home.
Before listing, decide where pets will go during showings.
A walk.
A trusted family member’s home.
A safe crate.
Or maybe a quick trip for a pup cup.
I support that last option.
## Stay Ready Without Losing Your Mind
Stay Ready Without Losing Your MindYou do not have to make your home perfect every hour of the day.
Focus on a simple routine:
• Make the beds
• Clear the counters
• Put dishes away
• Open the blinds
• Turn on the lights
• Remove odors
• Keep floors and entryways tidy
A short daily reset can make unexpected showings much easier.
## Harley’s Final Thought
Harley’s Final ThoughtShowings can be inconvenient.
But a buyer cannot choose a home they never had the chance to experience.
Make your home easy to see, welcoming when they arrive, and memorable when they leave.
That is dog logic.
And dog logic is usually pretty solid.
Harley Knows The Way HomeStephen Burright & Harley Too
360-261-2062
Century 21 Northstar
