Checklists and worksheets for your open house weekend

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | April 17, 2009

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It’s time for another fun-filled weekend of open houses. As you brave the gauntlet of brokers eager to get your business, here are some great tips and worksheets on FrontDoor.com to help you with your search or sale.

Buyers – Hopefully, you’ve done your research and know how much house you can afford and what to expect in the homebuying process. Check out the listings on FrontDoor.com. When you see a place you like, add it to your list of “must-see” properties. If you’re working with a buyer’s broker, he/she should have compiled a list of homes for sale that meet your criteria. Before you head out, master these tips for what to know and expect at an open house. Print out FrontDoor’s Homebuying Checklist and multiple copies of the Home Tour & Open House Worksheet. Fill one out for each property you see and like. And don’t forget your camera!

Sellers – Your real estate broker should have broken down the entire selling process to you and explained how to prepare your home for the open house crowd. For your easy reference, print out FrontDoor’s Home Selling Checklist and the Home Tour & Open House Worksheet. Make sure everything is ready to make that great first impression. Now, it’s up to your listing agent to sell your home to the potential buyers walking through the door.

Speaking of open houses, don’t forget to watch Open House Sundays on HGTV, starting at 10:30 a.m. See how homebuyers and sellers just like you are working the real estate market.

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