The Keys to a Successful Open House Advertise Event Online Set Ground Rules like no using the bathroom Get the Sellers Out of the House! ...and their little dog, too! Use Phone Apps for Guided Tours Print Old Fashioned Brochures so people have some- thing to take with them Have Seller Lock Valuables Remove Anything Offensive sports teams - religious items - taxidermy Place “Open House” Sign ONE Week Prior Choose an “Off” Hour later than other Open Houses to reduce competition and leave final impression Things You Should NOT Do Ignore the Lawn View it as an extention of the house Accept the Smell Don’t leave a litter box or similar scent in a spot where it could ruin the home Leave Unfinished Projects Loose wires or visible piping could cost you a sale Forget the Mess Dirty dishes, unmade beds, and other simple cleaning tasks make a big difference For more tips and resources, visit us at HouseHunt.com and follow us on social media. Blog: Blog.HouseHuntNetwork.com Sign-In Form so you can help even the clients that don’t like the house