5 Easy Home Showing Tips to Sell Your House Faster

Your real estate agent will likely give you 24 hours' notice before bringing over interested buyers to see your home. Sometimes eager buyers may request less of an advance or even ask for a last minute showing.

Since you're eager to be accommodating you may agree to consider such requests. Whether you have 24 hours to prepare for a showing or 15 minutes, these tips will make showings easier for your family.

Keep the Family Pet Carrier by the Door

Real estate agents advise not leaving your family pet at home during showings. Make it easy to bring along Fido or Fluffy by keeping their carrier right by the door. You'll be able to quickly place him in the carrier and carry him out to the car with you.

Use Under-Bed Storage

The one place homebuyers won't look is under your bed. Equip each bedroom with a large underbed storage container; get the kind with wheels if possible. When you receive notice of a showing, just place any loose odds and ends, clothing, magazines, etc. into the tote and hide it under the bed.

Have Extra Laundry Baskets on Hand

Invest in two or three extra laundry baskets and keep them near the door. When you must leave for a showing, have each family member scour the kitchen and living room for things that are out of place. Fill the baskets and just bring them with you in the car.

Stock The Kitchen with Cleanup Supplies

The kitchen is the biggest challenge with showings. It's both the place that gets messiest and the room that can sell your home. Get it spotless in a jiffy with popup wipes. Make it a habit to clean the kitchen immediately after meals, including sweeping the floor. Consider using paper plates to dine on while your home is listed. Keep a scented jar candle in the kitchen so that you can light to mask odors.

Make the Car Comfortable

Your family will likely take a drive or go to a movie while the house is being shown. Stock it with a few snacks and bottles of water as well as any medication that a family member may need. These tips will make house showings much easier no matter how large your house is, or how many family members you have. And one day, you just might return to find that you have a great offer on your house!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real estate agents typically give 24 hours' notice before bringing interested buyers to see your home, but sometimes buyers may request shorter or last-minute showings.

Keep your family pet’s carrier by the door so you can quickly place your pet inside and take them with you during the showing, as agents advise not leaving pets at home.

Use large under-bed storage containers to quickly hide loose items like clothing and magazines, making it easy to tidy up before buyers arrive.

Keep popup wipes handy for quick cleanups, clean the kitchen immediately after meals, consider using paper plates, and light a scented candle to mask odors.

Stock the car with snacks, water, and any necessary medications to keep your family comfortable while they wait during the showing.