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Second Showings... selling and need advice
Our house has been on the market for 8 weeks, when we put a bid in on another home. We lowered our price last week, and now we have two prospective buyers, which isn't common in today's economy.
We have a second showing this week.
What can I do to make the property more appealing for their second walk through?
What do you usually look for the second time you see a home?
tia
*fingers crossed*
Re: Second Showings... selling and need advice
I paid attention to paint, grass, plants, backyard size, checked the ceilings for any leaks or Sheetrock damage: things I didn't look at closely the first time. I would suggest touching up any paint, making sure no door hinges are loose, no doorknobs are shaky, having grass nearly trimmed, carpets/floor very clean, things that make house look like it's well kept. Most buyers want to purchase a house that is already move-in ready, not one that has to be repaired here or there before moving in.
Add fresh cut flowers or a live plant in the kitchen. Really clean off front porch. Check mailbox area and street area for trash pieces that have fallen down. Leave all the lights on for the showing. Make the home smell fresh but not overwhelmed with a scent.
You may consider making a little sheet in the main living area that bullet points your home's special features to get the buyers to zero in on them.
And, I agree with PPs, do some extra sorting, organizing and clearing out of the drawers and closets. Open them up as much as possible.