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How to Get a Home Ready for an Open House Checklist
April 16, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
How to Get a Home Ready for an Open House
Sellers facing their first open house might find this checklist helpful. Laura Tiffany, an associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet in Minneapolis, recommends the following preparation tips for opens:
• Box up knick-knacks, family mementos, and books to create a neutral environment.
• Remove excess furniture to make the rooms seem more spacious.
• Thoroughly clean carpets, windows, closets, and ovens.
• Assess needed household repairs and make them.
• Clear debris from sidewalks, decks, and driveways.
• Get a qualified heating specialist to certify that the furnace is in good condition.
• Replace dated kitchen and bathroom hardware and fixtures.
• Remove heavy curtains that block light.
• Repaint rooms that look dull using a neutral color such as cream or tan.
• Refinish worn hardwood floors.
• Paint the front door and buy a new welcome mat.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Lynn Underwood (04/11/2010)
