While you will have done a lot of work to prepare your home for sale, Leonie has some tips to ensure your open homes make a great impression with potential buyers.

• Ensure lawns are mowed and your garden is weeded
• Clear the mailbox and make sure all your cars are parked away from your property
• Air the house out, particularly the bathroom and kitchen
• Open all the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible
• Depending on the time of year, heat or cool your home so it’s at an optimal temperature
• Dust and vacuum thoroughly
• Remove shoes from the entrance
• Make the beds and put all clothes away
• Put all the remote controls in a drawer or store them neatly
• Clear away your pet’s feeding bowls, toys and litter boxes
• Empty the rubbish bins
• Make sure the dishes are done and the benches are clear
• Remove or secure any valuable or precious items

Plan to go out while potential buyers are viewing your home and take all family members, including pets, with you.