What Does "Show Ready" Mean?

What Does "Show Ready" Mean? When you decide to place your home on the market, there are many things that you need to do to prepare properly. You may have heard the phrase, "Show Ready" as you begin to plan, stage and have your home marketed to sell. "Show Ready" is a phrase that we use in real estate to let everyone know that a particular home is prepped and ready for potential buyers to see it. So what do you need to do to make your home "Show Ready"?  You really are preparing to "show off" your home so taking some extra steps to present the home in the best possible way does take some work and some planning. Take a moment to walk through each and every room of the house and take a walk around the exterior of the home to really evaluate each area. Consider having your real estate professional do this with you to take notes and to make suggestions.Clean, clean, clean! Inside and out must be squeaky clean. Baseboards, cobwebs, eves of the home, etc.Windows need to be sparkling clean as well. I typically suggest having them professionally cleaned inside and out.Power wash walkways, concrete and other areas that may have a dirty build-up.De-clutter! Every closet and storage area! Get it done and you will be that much ahead of the game when you do receive an offer on the home. Take down personal items such a photographs, diplomas, etc. Allow the home to be as non-personalized as possible. Consider removing large pieces of furniture and thinning out the amount of furniture in each room.Make every bed everyday when showing the home! Turn on table lamps and lights during showings.Open the drapes and shades and let as much natural light in as possible. If you own "collections" of certain items, consider going ahead and packing them up prior to placing the home on the market. You don't want anything to get broken or damaged and this will help to protect your treasured possessions. Put away all jewelry, medicines, small electronics, etc. Evaluate unsightly bunches of electrical cords.  Try and minimize them and put them out of sight. Consider hiring a professional Stager who can help you maximize each room by moving furniture and staging strategic vignettes throughout the home. Plant some fresh flowers at the front entry way for a little color and pop! Take a whiff and make sure your home smells fresh and clean! A little light and soothing background music is never a bad thing. Once you have prepared, packed, cleaned out and cleaned up, you are ready for the SHOW! The hard work will pay off when you receive that offer! "Show Ready" homes truly do make a difference to buyers.  Chevaux Group, PLLC is your go-to real estate professionals who know how to assist you in preparing and mareting your home to sell!  Give us a call today!  We love to help you become, "Show Ready"!      "Have you fully lived today?" Paula L. McDonald ~ REALTOR® Broker ~ The Woodlands, Texas 936-203-0279 Direct Selling The Woodlands real estate and surrounding areas! Paula@ChevauxGroup.com                    Copyright 2015 Paula McDonald