If you are in the process of selling your home, you'll be familiar with the concept of a show or open house. On a specific day, your professional from Hudson Moody estate agents will invite a selection of buyers to visit your property and will then show them about the place, highlighting its best features.
Usually, as the owner, you will be required to go out for a few hours, however, you will need to participate in making sure the property is looking sufficiently well-cared for and clean. This can be a daunting task, however if you follow a few simple guidelines, you'll find it far from impossible.
You want your home to be spotlessly clean, so you will need to put some work in the day before the planned viewing. If you feel that you might not be up to the task, and you can afford to fork out for a little extra help, a cleaning service will ensure that your house is spotless.
Remember to tidy away all personal clutter. Everyday items like keys, wallets, to-do lists and so on, should be stowed out of sight. In addition, it's a good idea to put fresh linen on the beds, and to create a carefully constructed 'homely' atmosphere with a few artful flower arrangements and bowls of fruit.
In short, a successful show house needs preparation. As the owner, you'll need to make sure your property is spotlessly clean and dust free, and that the debris of everyday life remains in draws and cupboards, and not on surfaces.
