Denver Real Estate Blog

OK, we all know it is a serious pain in the booty to have your house on the market. Real estate agents call at the last minute and want to show it, sometimes they are even sitting outside, waiting for the lockbox code with buyers in their backseat - while you are trying to get the kids breakfast and clean up after last night’s supper.

But, you know what? Those might be the buyers that BUY your house. Then you can move on, move up, move over - whatever it is you are trying to do, and you won’t have to keep the place tidy and the personal photos packed away anymore! So, even though it might be a bit embarassing to admit that your house is not always Open House Perfect, let them in! Gather up the kiddos, take breakfast to go, and smile as you open up the door on your way out, because those buyers are on their way in, and you want them to know that you LOVE living in your house, and they will, too!

The moral of this little rant? Never, ever turn down a showing. Those buyers won’t be back another day. They are going to look at one of the million other houses just like yours that are for sale in your neighborhood that WOULD allow a showing, and they are going to buy one of those.

P.S., it’s a great idea to rent one of those little temporary storage boxes that can sit outside your house with all of your clutter inside. That way, you can keep your stuff close by for easy access, but potential buyers don’t have to step around the baby’s bouncer to see your gorgeous, newly remodeled kitchen - toast crumbs and all.

Tags: real estate agents, sellers, showings

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