appearance and a cheerful effect. • Be sure the kitchen sink is free of dishes and rooms are uncluttered. Make sure trash baskets are empty.̈ Make sure rugs are clean and straight. Set a comfortable temperature. Do a “once-over” cleaning—vacuum, sweep, and dust. Final check every room. • If you are at home during the showing, be courteous but don’t force conversation with the potential buyer. They want to inspect your house not pay a social call. • Open windows to freshen rooms. Set tables with flowers and linens. • If buyers just drop by and aren’t accompanied by a real estate agent, do not show your home. Ask for their names and phone number, and provide it to us for follow-up. (Most agents screen clients so you don’t waste time showing to someone who isn’t qualified or worse, a potential burglar.) • I use an electronic keybox system that agents must access in order to obtain the key. This keybox records which agent showed your home (and the exact time and date), so that I can track all showings and request feedback. • The most important response all agents will receive from me once they send feedback is: Is there anything we can do that would bring an offer from your buyer?
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