OPEN HOUSE TIPS FOR THE FOR SALE BY OWNER

•   Look in your local newspaper, in the classified real estate section,
    to determine which is the most popular day for your Open House.

•   Schedule your Open House at least one week in advance.

•   Restrict the total number of hours you will be open to 3 or 4
    hours.

•   Place directional arrows from about 3 or 4 blocks away toward
    your home.

•   Place a very visible Open House sign in the front yard.

•   Leave space for visitors to park.

•   Remove all debris from in front of the house.

•   Your front porch area and entryway should sparkle.

•   Turn on all lights, including closets, and open draperies.

•   Place your brochure or other printed material in the entry area.

•   Have extra clean bathrooms and close all toilet lids.

•   If the home features organized closets, open a few for inspection.

•   Verify that valuables have not been left where accessible to
    visitors.

•   Tune in soft music on the same radio station in each available
    room.

•   Consider a guest registration book for visitors to sign.