Did you make the bed......

So, your house is on the market and you're hoping to sell quickly.

Your agent calls you in the middle of the workday and says she'd like to show your home around 1pm. You don't get off of work until 5pm and you can't remember if you made the bed. OH NO!

It's not the worst thing in the world, and probably won't be a deal-breaker to a serious buyer interested in your property. But let's talk briefly about keeping your home "show ready".

I understand that a family still has to live in a home while it's on the market. And if you have children, it's not always possible to keep your home model perfect. I suggest you keep a checklist on the refrigerator that you glance at each morning before you leave. Some of the items to include on the list would be:
-beds made
-floors clear of "debris"
-kitchen counters un-cluttered
-bathrooms neat
-jewelry/valuable hidden or put out of sight

Because your home is on the market doesn't mean that you have to Spring clean every day, but you should leave the house each morning with the notion that a stranger could be looking at your home today and could be interested in buying it. Put your home's best foot forward as much as possible.

A few moments of inconvenience could pay off!

Have a great weekend.