Show house tips

Homeowners, who have put their private homes on the market to sell, need to be prepared for show days in order to create a good first impression to potential home Buyers.

Encourage potential Buyers to stay longer in your home with these tips...

Some tips to make your home inviting:

• Pleasant scents evoke good emotions; therefore, it is important to keep your home smelling nice. You can do this in various ways, from using scented candles to having a fresh pot of coffee brewing in the kitchen or a slow roast in the oven.

• Bring nature into the home to create a sense of homeliness and evoke a feeling of contentment. Fresh flowers or a bowl of fresh fruit work well for this.

Keep your home at a moderate temperature, which will encourage potential Buyers to stay longer in the comfortable surroundings.

Make use of a fireplace or a heater during winter, or a ceiling or standing fan during summer.

If you have pets, make sure you take them out for the day.The purpose of the visit is for a Buyer to view the property as a potential investment and it is a good idea to remove potential distractions from the show house environment.