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Write
an
effective Open House ad.
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| 2 |
Call
your local newspaper's classified department at
least two weeks in advance to order your
Open House ad.
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| 3 |
Make
sure
your house is
"market ready", inside and out.
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| 4 |
Have
your
Open
House no longer than four
hours. This reduces wear and tear on you and
increases the odds of people visiting simultaneously.
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| 5 |
Secure
at least three and preferably five open house
directional signs to lead prospective buyers from all major
intersections to your house.
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| 6 |
Place
a large, professional sign in a highly visible
spot in front of your house.
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| 7 |
Leave
space
for visitors to park
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| 8 |
Turn
on
all lights. Open all drapes.
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| 9 |
Put
all
valuables in a safe place.
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| 10 |
Have
a
"Guest Registration" book for visitors to sign.
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