Keeping the house clean. With four children, a cat, and a dog sometimes that may be a hard thing to do. It is simplier to get the house listed and check the ads than it is to get someone to pick up the towel off of the floor after their shower. No doubt a home shows better when the house sparkles and the toys aren’t at the door waiting to trip the potential buyer as they come in. If it is impossible, which many agree it is, to show the property at a minutes notice with kids in toe here is a suggestion. For showing instructions request that the showing times are limited to certain hours. You may want to post a short span of time for those looking at lunch and another time that would be convenient after working hours. Five to Seven would allow someone to come directly from work leaving an eating time that is acceptable to your family and then put the children to bed. To put yourself on the market does not mean you have to put yourself in the crazy farm. Most buyers want to see the property at its best and most should be able to manage your timeframe if they are serious about seeing your property.
A property does not show its best with mess becaue it is an automatic assumption by the buyer that the home will be to small for their needs. Don’t risk a buyer not making an offer but be ready. Take charge so that your home can always show its best.
