Just before a showing:
» When the agent arrives with the prospects, have the drapes and window shades open to let in as much daylight as possible. If it happens to be night, be sure that all of your outdoor lights are on, especially landscape lights if you have them.
» Open all the doors between rooms to give an inviting feeling. Turn on all of the lights, including the lamps. Tune the radio to some quiet, "elevator-style" music.
» Pick up any newspapers or magazines that may be lying around. See that the counters are free of unnecessary items. Take out the trash if needed.
» Bathrooms should be clean and the toilet lid down.
» Any time you leave the property, please leave it as if you know it is going to be shown. You never know when the right person is going to look at it, so you must always be ready for them.
