Gratitude is the best expression we can give to life.
Gratitude is simply a grateful attitude. When we are appreciative, we reduce nearly
half of our troubles. Our minds are focused on what is going well in our lives.
We become engaged with thoughts of appreciation that when hurdles appear, we
are ready to confront them with an optimistic mindset.
Sometimes it’s tempting to worry about things that are not yet present. We may stress ourselves out about a prospective idea. No one really knows what will happen tomorrow. However, when we make up our minds to seek and find the lessons, blessings, and gifts that await us each day, we are then ahead of the game by five steps. Be grateful for life. Be thankful for being able to achieve each day.
We are indefinitely amazing, extraordinary, and phenomenal.
Look around you. What do you see that you can be grateful for?
If we take a moment to look around our surroundings, we will see the beauty that life has for us. Sometimes we must simply be still and be grateful. Observe the things around you, like your family, friends, and health; and embrace the present!
Many times, we often wonder what we can do to persuade people to come to our open house. Do we have to make a huge sign that says, “Open House this way!” Or do we bribe people’s temptations? Who could resist a “Make your ice cream” bar? Oh yeah, we mustn’t forget our healthy crew, we’d also add “Make your own salad” bar as well. Now we have a healthy flow of traffic we’d think. Wrong! As an agent, we must use our knowledge and expertise to help our buyers find a house that feels like home and help our sellers find someone who will treat their home like a gem. A house is kind of like a treasure.
Once someone finds it, they should hold onto it because it is more than a shelter. It is a place for our family to grow and thrive. It is the arms that embrace us after a long day of work. It is the source that protects us from the heat of the summer and the chill of the shivering winters. A house is meant to feel like a home. When it comes to buying or selling houses, we ought to show gratitude to those who worked long hours to build the house by simply enjoying it. It’s essential for buyers to feel a sense of security and stability while purchasing a new home. That is why is it extremely important that an open house feels like an open home!
Where to begin
Sometimes the idea of holding an open house can be intimidating. How to begin is the best question to ask to ensure the open house is successful. Here are a few great places to start:
Start by inviting your neighbors, they are the best resources. They are the ones who know the area and can speak to your prospects.
Make it easy to get to your houses by setting up posters or signs that leads to your house
Stage the home by removing old furniture’s and replace them with new furniture’s.
Have an album of professional pictures of your house
Make Sure the House is Clean
There is nothing better than walking through a clean house. Make sure all the corners are properly cleaned. When a house is clean people tend to have more respect for it. Here is a checklist for the things to clean:
Clean the bathroom sink and toilets
Clean the refrigerator and stove
Remove grease from cooking area
Vacuum carpets
Mop floors
Polish mirrors
Dust all the surfaces and ceiling fans
Make sure the walls are spotless (paint over them if they aren’t)
Clean the beds, couches, and curtains and make sure they are done neat and elegant.
Keep the front patio neat and welcoming
Whether they are waiting for the door to open or hanging out around the porch, potential buyers spend most of their time on the front porch. Therefore, it is imperative to keep the outside of the house clean. For it is indeed the face of the home. Hence, make sure you have these as a check list:
Place
a Welcome mat
Clean
up the wasps and bees’ nest
No
cobwebs
Fix
the flowerbeds
Pull
out the weeds in the garden
Sweep
the front Porch
Remove
stains, mold, and mildew if you have a wooden deck
Clean
the outside windows
Spend the day away
Special Characters Road Sign Information Boards
The temptation to stay around the house as potential buyers walk around may seem irresistible. However, it is bad for business. As a seller it is imperative to stay out of the house. Here are a few reasons why you should not be at your home when there is an open house:
It
may make prospects feel uncomfortable to ask the agent questions about the
house.
You
could potentially say something that may alert the prospects.
You
may get offended by a negative comment a viewer says.
Your
home is personal to you, but not to others. It’s important to understand that
selling your home is a business transaction to the buyer. Don’t take anything
too personal.
Declutter
Nothing is more pleasant than walking through a spacious home at an open house. When the house is crowed it’s difficult to orient a mental display of a possible home. The house maybe clean, however, it could be hard to tell because of the things you have around.
Make
the house easy for viewers to see it as their own
Depersonalize
your home
Remove
any prescriptions
Take
down family photos
Leave
your pets at your family or friend home
Clean
out closet
Sort
out what you would like to keep and donate what you don’t want
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