Real Talk!

Try to imagine that your Realtor® is bringing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt… or Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles to view your property, today… & remember, the possibility exists that even if Uncle George’s bowling trophy is as important to you as the Stanley Cup might be to the Sen’s… not everyone would have it on display in the bathroom.

DON’T:

·hang around during showings… and if you must, don’t offer to demonstrate your Aunt Martha’s potato peeler
·let shoes pile up in the entry way- unless you’re hosting an open house for centipedes
·leave dirty dishes in sight- especially when you are struggling with ant infestation
·leave the vacuum cleaner, broom or any other “work” related items in sight-you want to let lookers imagine that your house is self-cleaning
·offer to baby sit Aunt Martha’s fourteen cats
·eaves drop on comments made during showings- and don’t feel the need to defend what you hear, if you do!
·listen to neighbours & relatives who think they’re experts on Real Estate sales
·underestimate your bark-a-saurus, best not to have Spot around during showings

DO:

·de-clutter inside and out- if the 1979 Ford doesn’t crank anymore, send it to the wreckers!
·pack away family photographs, hairbrushes, combs, nail clippings, etc!!
·think of how generic a Hotel Room is… that’s what people are conditioned to see
·use a laundry hamper
·ask for honest suggestions on how to spruce the place up
·refresh any peeling paint, gaping drywall, torn wallpaper
·wait, after showings, for feedback from your own sales rep
·keep the lawn cut and windows clean
·invest in discreet air fresheners, especially in pet areas
·rearrange rooms, so they make sense- even if it is a little inconvenient- take your bed out of the dining room and your desk out of the pantry!
·make sure you tell everyone to FLUSH

Oh… hmmm… that just reminded me of a Real Estate Joke that I once heard….

(Q) Did you hear about Robin Hood's house?
(A) It has a little John.

+ a couple of my other favourites:

Sign in Real Estate Office- We have "lots" to be thankful for.

My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She is 97 now & we don't know where the heck she is.