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CHILDREN (AND PETS) SHOULD BE UNSEEN, UNHEARD
Children and pets can distract potential buyers, diminishing their experience of your home. It’s best to arrange for your children and pets to be elsewhere whenever possible. If you can't take your pets out of the house, at least keep them crated or leashed, and remove any toys or dog hair from the sofa. Ensure that any pet odors are eliminated, as they can be a significant turnoff for potential buyers. The dishes should be done, and the kitchen and bathrooms should shine. The pressure to show your home to everyone, even those who may only be mildly interested in looking (not necessarily buying), might stem from the belief that the more visibility your home receives, the faster and easier it will sell. Many real estate agents present their clients with numerous homes to review without a clear understanding of what the buyer truly desires. Low-interest traffic can be overwhelming and draining on the seller’s time, energy, and resources. Since a showing can take an hour or even longer, finding an interested buyer is what matters most. Your home will be shown to many more uninterested buyers than those genuinely interested. How many times will you have to show your home? Ideally, your property would only be shown to serious buyers. However, there are many “Sunday afternoon window shoppers" in the real estate business. That said, you shouldn’t waste your time trying to appeal to uninterested buyers. This is where planning, organizing, and the assistance of a qualified real estate agent help you tackle even the most intimidating tasks without unnecessary effort.
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