The home that stands out is the home that sells quickly. The more effort you put into preparing for an open house, the better your prospects for selling the home in the time frame and the price range you desire. Our real estate agents have extensive experience preparing for open houses, and we recommend the following.

1. Trim the Landscaping
   Always keep trees, shrubs, flower beds, the lawn, and other landscaping elements trim and tidy. Remove any dead foliage, reseed, and replace plants as needed. You will also want to repair any damaged masonry, remove bric-a-brac, and fix any damaged patios or decks.
2. Touch up or Repaint the Exterior & Interior
   A fresh coat of paint can give your home a completely new appearance. Choosing neutral colors helps prospective buyers visualize how the home will appear in their favorite color scheme.
3. Give the Home a Hospital Clean
   Sterilize, sanitize, and make sure that every nook, cranny, corner, and cubby are free of dust, rust, and other debris that can turn a prospective buyer's nose towards another seller's home.
4. Declutter Every Room
   Get rid of extra possessions. Go through each room and donate, sell, or discard any items that you no longer use. You should also box up and place into storage any items you can do without until after your move.
5. Stage Your Home
   Renting new furniture, hanging neutral artwork, and other little touches can give your home a less personalized, more appealing ambiance. It's worth working with a professional home stager to create a modern look that speaks to the interests and desires of the types of buyers you want to attract.
6. Send the Pets on Holiday
   If possible, send your pets on an extended holiday until after the open house is behind you. Put them up in a pet hotel, or with friends and family gets them out from underfoot and makes it a little easier to keep the home free of pet dander and odors.
7. Choose Your Market
   Work with your real estate agent to identify the ideal buyer for your home. Develop flyers, advertisements, and other marketing materials that will capture their attention and keep them interested in your property.
8. Bake the Cookies and Brew the Coffee
   The smell of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the home is disarming and relaxing. It's a cliché, but it's a cliché that works. It also provides an opportunity for your real estate agent and the prospective buyer to sit down, share a cup of coffee, and discuss the benefits of the home.
9. Remove Valuables & Firearms
   Always remove jewelry, family heirlooms, and firearms from your home before the open house. This will help protect them and allows your real estate agent to focus on interacting with clients instead of guarding valuables.
10. Go Away...but be Available
    Many buyers feel uncomfortable meeting the current homeowner until later on in the home buying process. Go to dinner, explore a museum, or play a round of golf. Stay available to answer questions if your real estate agent calls, but otherwise, find a relaxing way to enjoy the day.             
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Contact us to discuss the ways we recommend preparing open houses for Boise homes for sale. It is our pleasure to answer your questions and determine the ideal strategies for selling your property.