Stuart Zullo
People do all sorts of things to help present their homes nicely for an open home. From buying new furniture, to getting interior experts in to make sure their place is looking just right.
I came across an interesting article the other day on www.realestate.com.au with some, as they called it, “quirky” ways to get homebuyers attention. Here are some of them:
- In the kitchen, hand pick herbs and place them in a glass of water.
- Always clean and tidy the dog area and take dog out during open times.
- Plant out pots for colour.
- Where possible, add water. Plug up pots, paint them blue and fill with fish and water plants. And, if you feed them just before the open, they come to the top.
- Buy new towels for the bathroom and only display them at open times.
- Don’t forget the laundry – make sure your laundry baskets are tidy. You can always pick up cheap new ones at sales.
- If you are burning incense, make sure it is subtle.
- Prepare the home for the temperature of the day – if it is cold, light fires, turn on patio heaters and heating. If hot, turn on fans and cooling systems.
- Turn on every light in the house.
- If you light candles, make sure you come home straight after the open to blow them out. Make sure your property is appealing from the gate right through to the back yard.
Of course some of these tips are a little over the top, but they might be something you consider doing if you’re getting ready for an open home at your property.
While some of the above tips might help you with your open home, don’t forget too that the most important thing is that your home is clean and tidy and looking as best as it can on the day.
Also don’t forget to turn off the TV, play some soft background music and if you need any recommendations or don’t have any music, we are only too happy to provide you with some.
If you’re after any personalised advice for your next open home and you have a property in Casula or the surrounding area then leave me a comment or get in touch with one of the team from the Professionals Paradise Realty.