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How to Host a Kid-Friendly Open House

April 5, 2017 By

As the warm weather approaches and the last days of school are in sight, your open houses may start to become more of a family affair. Moving is not easy for parents or kids, and summer vacation provides families an opportunity to get settled in and adjust to their new surroundings. For this reason, spring is an ideal time to search for the new family home.

With more little ones popping up at your open houses, it’s wise to consider a few ways to keep them occupied so that their parents can have a good look and overall, a great experience. Here are four tips for hosting an open house that is fun for the whole family.

 

Hire a babysitter.

Bring in a responsible young adult to look after the kids. Depending on the home and the weather, they can bring the party outdoors or plan a few low-key indoor activities to keep them occupied.

 

Set up a movie or popular kids’ show.

If you’re looking for something more simple, have a few age-appropriate programs ready to play and provide some healthy, mess-free snacks.

 

Send them on a scavenger hunt.

If you want to get creative, place a few small “treasures” around the house for kids to find. Give them a list of items to look for and have some small prizes on hand to give away.

 

Create an activity table.

The kitchen is a great place to set up an activity center—put out washable crayons and a few coloring books or activity sheets. Try to get books for a variety of ages to appeal to all of the kids visiting.
If you do decide to make your open houses kid-friendly, make sure to let people know. Taking the extra steps to accommodate the whole family will not only be appreciated by the parents, it may allow them to better visualize their family in the home and bring you closer to adding a “SOLD” sign to the front lawn.

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Home Seller Secrets: 5 Innovative Ways to Market Your Home

October 22, 2015 By

Don’t let the dream of selling your home quickly and efficiently be deflated with a pile of worries. Remember a few tips that will may make the process easier.

Say cheese:

Professionally photographed homes may garner more attention from buyers as they decide which properties to visit in person. Hire a photographer to make your home look clean and bright. If hiring someone isn’t in your budget, use a high-quality DSLR camera, and take pictures when it’s sunny and mid-day, maximizing the light exposure.

Fix up, look sharp:

One should never judge a book by its cover—except in the case of buying a house. Take advantage of this time selling your home by sprucing it up.

  • Move furniture closer to the walls (about an inch). This displays the maximum amount of space your rooms have to offer.
  • Power-wash the exterior of your home—including the backyard space—to give the outer layers new life.
  • Declutter closets, laundry rooms, and other storage spaces. Again, it’s important to show off the amount of storage you have.

If you build it, they will come:

Hosting a website with builders like Squarespace and Wix.com is relatively cheap, plus the process of building it is rather straightforward. Since you’re in full control of what you what to exhibit, you can highlight the aspects of your home that would draw in your dream buyer. Stone-paved driveway? A spacious oak terrace in the backyard? Marble counters in the kitchen and bathroom? Show it off!

Believe in signs:

In addition to using digital tools, a traditional sign on the front lawn may catch the attention of buyers who are already be browsing the neighborhood.

Make the open house count:

Your open house may be your most important deciding factor for buyers. Therefore, be sure to follow this open house checklist and to avoid these staging mistakes.

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