The Essentials for a Successful Open House

From the cleaning to the organizing to the small fix-ups around the house, there can be a lot of minor details that go into staging a successful open house. However, there are a few essential items you should be sure not to forget about when you prep your home for an influx of potential buyers.

Choose The Right Time

If you happen to be selling your home in the busy season, it’s important to set your open house at a time that gives potential buyers room to breathe. While weekends are a popular time for open houses, you may want to choose a day or time that is a little different from other homes in your area. This means visitors to your home will be able to take their time and really see the details that make your home distinct and worth a second look.

The Exterior Speaks Volumes

With so much cleaning and so many small maintenance duties, it can be easy to forget about the first thing that guests will see when they show up at your doorstep, the exterior. However, this will provide the initial impression so you’ll want to ensure that it’s a positive one. Before organizing your open house, make sure the lawn is cleared and cut, the hedges are trimmed and your doorway is well maintained.

Make The Marketing Count

If you’ve primed your home for your open house, it’s important to ensure your marketing efforts are up to snuff and will get people through the door. While your real estate agent should feature your home and some professional photos on their website, you should also consider handing out flyers to your neighbors and advertising on social media to reach anyone who might be interested.

Engage All The Senses

It might sound strange, but a house that smells and sounds good in addition to a house that looks good can actually work wonders in swinging a buyer in the direction of your home. While having a clean, clutter-free place is ideal, you may want to consider baking beforehand or even leaving a little music on so people will feel relaxed and right at home.

There are a lot of little tricks that go into a successful open house and it’s important to utilize all of them to get the best results. If you’re putting your home on the market, contact me for more information.

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18241 W Young Street Surprise, AZ 85388

$514,900

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,126 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6696482

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Welcome to this beautiful home with a sparking HEATED pool nestled in the charming community of Surprise Farms. Close to schools, shopping and Loop 303, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & is perfect for families offering a blend of comfort and privacy. Indulge your culinary desires in the large kitchen, complete with staggered espresso cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, granite countertops, a RO system, and an oversized island with a breakfast bar for casual dining. The primary bedroom suite beckons with its spacious layout, featuring an oversized bathroom with a soaker tub and step-in shower, as well as a generously sized closet providing ample storage. Step into your private oasis where you'll discover a captivating heated saltwater pool, surrounded by a meticulously landscaped backyard featuring new artificial turf and a pergola, ideal for unwinding under the shade this summer! Experience peace of mind with the included smartphone home security system, ensuring your home is protected at all times. Additional highlights of this residence include a 3-car garage with keyless entry for convenience and a large laundry room equipped with cabinets and a sink, making chores a breeze. Welcome home to a lifestyle of luxury and comfort in Surprise Farms.

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16630 S 14th Place Phoenix, AZ 85048

$514,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,726 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6678875

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Simply BEAUTIFUL single-level 2-Bed/2-Bath PLUS Den with built in Shelves, 2-Car Garage and Pool ~ located in highly desirable OASIS AT THE FOOTHILLS Golf Course Community! Double front entry doors open to large Living & Dining areas with vaulted ceilings & hardwood floors. Kitchen boasts antique-styled Cabinets, granite Countertops, stainless steel appliances. Master Bedroom has walk-out to extended covered full-length covered Patio and a resort-style backyard with Pool & Fireplace, great entertainment area! Full Master Bathroom with Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Tub, two Closets. Hardwood floors & Tile thru-out - NO CARPET. Garage Workbench with and lots of built-in cabinets providing good storage, 220-volt outlet too! Energy-efficient Sunscreens. Great Ahwatukee location!!

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303 W 9th Street Mesa, AZ 85201

Open House

$514,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,824 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6694337

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Just on the edge of the gorgeous Evergreen Historic District on a lovely tree lined street you will find this remodeled mid-century home offering a central Mesa location, nearby amenities and the perfect blend of original charm and modern touches you've come to expect. Art & design lovers, the long time owners have maintained and remodeled this home offering a unique space to create the life you've dreamed of. An updated kitchen with newer appliances and a formal dining room and living room comprise the heart of the home. Two secondary bedrooms and a primary ensuite bedroom, boasting two closets, complete the front portion of the home. A permitted addition at the back of the home includes a nice size laundry room, a generous storage area, and a large great room overlooking the beautiful backyard providing a wonderful space to entertain and relax. Set up a pool table and you'll have a fantastic game room! New paint, beautiful wood and tile floors abound with NO CARPET! A 3 year old roof, 8 year old a/c unit, 5 year old water heater, brand new sewer line to the street, and ridiculously low utility bills make this home a find, both stylistically and economically. The gorgeous backyard includes an expansive covered patio, fruit trees, rose bushes and lush irrigated landscaping with a large RV gate opening to the roadway behind. And did we mention the location? Watch the on-going evolution of downtown Mesa and take advantage of all it has to offer such as Spring Training at Hohokum Stadium, Riverview Park/Retail. the Mesa Arts Center, ASU Mix Center, and a plethora of dining options. And being close to light rail means you're a short train ride from so many amenities offered by nearby Tempe and Phoenix, such as ASU, Tempe Marketplace, Sky Harbor Airport, and great freeway access. Come see it today and you'll find yourself daydreaming non-stop about all of the ways in which you will flourish in this beautiful home.

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13422 N 151st Drive Surprise, AZ 85379

$514,888

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,383 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6683728

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

Gorgeous Spanish Colonial! Large corner lot with mature landscaping. Oversized paved courtyard with custom hand forged wrought iron gate. Covered arched front patio with shade all day! Master suite downstairs! Prime location in Marley Park. Walk to club house, community pools, 20+ parks, A+ schools, and Bashas shopping center. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage. Extreme vaulted ceilings, stone gas 2 way fireplace, warm maple cabinets and stair rails, all add to the charter and charm you won't find in a new home. Huge Master bathroom with 2 person soaking tub and remodeled tile shower! Upstairs 3 large spare rooms, desk area, bath with double sinks and remodeled tile shower! 2 new AC units 2021. Both units 17 seer with Reme Halo whole home air purifier system! New roof 2021! Wood shutters, water main, sunscreens, smoke detectors, lighting, toilets, facets, trim kits, water heater and appliances have been updated and replaced. HOA maintains landscape and outside paint. Close to everything Surprise has to offer, 1.6 miles to Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals baseball stadium, Ottawa University, tennis and racquet complex, Library, Aquatic center. Enjoy Prasada shopping, restaurants and much more! Owner/ agent.

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4 Walking Cane Ranch Road Flagstaff, AZ 86004

$514,850

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,456 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6672920

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This quiet property includes 40 acres of fully fenced pinon-juniper land a number of miles northeast of Winona, AZ. Reached by a country road, here is comfortable off-grid living! The primary residence has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and includes two full-length porches overlooking the San Francisco Peaks and other nearby mountains on one side and the Little Colorado River Valley and Painted Desert on the other. Inside, an alcove can be customized as desired. An efficient wood-burning stove keeps the whole house comfortable on brisk, high-desert nights, while, if ever needed, a thermostatically-controlled, forced-air propane furnace provides backup heating. The kitchen and utility room include all appliances. Vinyl flooring in the kitchen, pantry, utility, and bathrooms gives way to carpet throughout the rest of the house. The split floor-plan provides privacy, while two of three of the bedrooms have walk-in closets for storage, including the master unit, whose bathroom includes a double vanity. Across the driveway, a 40'x50' Quonset hut can hold six vehicles with enough room for a workshop, firewood storage, etc. You'll have two underground water cisterns, one with a 7,500-gallon capacity for hauled water to be used in the house and another with 10,000-gallons of rain catchment pumped by the automatic watering system to irrigate the surrounding trees. A final, but perhaps most important, feature of the property is the robust solar electricity system. You'll enjoy glimpses of a wide variety of wildlife, and furthermore, cultural landmarks of the Sinagua people.

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10202 N 49th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85302

$514,510

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,829 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6667584

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Located in North Central Glendale, Convenient to everything!! Gorgeous Open Plan with bedroom & full bathroom downstairs!! Wonderful Kitchen includes tons of cabinets, LARGE ISLAND, and Walk in Pantry for all the space required to live comfortably!! Convenient second-floor laundry room. Designer finishes include: Mission stair railing upstairs and downstairs. 3 car garage with 8' garage doors. Opt 4th bedroom ILO study. 42'' White Cabinets with neutral color herringbone back-splash in kitchen, White quartz counters & ''Gravel Road'' 6X36 Plank Tile floors throughout downstairs!!! Home should be ready around August/September 2024. Ask us about special financing incentives!!

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1750 S Torreon Lakes Drive Show Low, AZ 85901

$514,450

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,490 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6684599

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

BRAND NEW HOME TO BE BUILT. This virtual listing is an example of what we can build just for you. Let's build you this beautiful custom home with standard features like: stainless steel appliances, granite counters, vinyl plank flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings in the great room, low maintenance exterior with LP Smart Siding and Trex deck, covered front and back decks, etc. Open, split floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Buyer to select exterior and interior finishes. Some modifications will be made to the floor plan to accommodate Torreon HOA Design Guidelines. To be built with the buyer's cash or construction loan. Estimated build time is 12 months from permits. Enjoy your very own home in the beautiful community of Torreon with amenities galore.

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16158 W Alameda Road Surprise, AZ 85387

$514,056

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,167 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6637425

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

THIS BEAUTIFUL , BRIGHTGREAT ROOM PLAN ,IS READAY FOR MOVE IN!! 3 BEDROOM PLUS DEN , 3 BATH ,, 9'CEILING, GOURMET KITCHEN LAYOUT, UPGRADE CABINET , GRANITE KITCHEN TOPS, SPA SHOWER, LUXURY VINYLFLOORING.,2'WHITE BLINDS, CEILING FANS , FRONT YARD LANSCAPING COMPLETED, ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOME, INDOOR AIR PLUS. A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE COMMUNITY POOL AREA, PICNIC AREA, TOT LOTS, BASKETBALL, PICKLE BALL COURTSAND SO MUCH MORE.

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19030 N Welk Drive Sun City, AZ 85373

$514,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,673 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6678232

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

NEW ROOF, NEW ANDERSON WINDOWS, DETACHED GARAGE, NEW WATER HEATER, CUSTOM RV GATE, HUGE LOT, UPDATED KITCHEN, UPDATED BATHROOMS, NEW FLOORING, NEW PAINT, NEW GARAGE DOOR, LARGE ARIZONA ROOM, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING! The list goes on and on with this beautiful, move-in ready home! This Phase 3 H767 Model boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large living area that steps out onto a screened Arizona room. The beautifully updated kitchen shows off GRANITE countertops, newer appliances & updated finishes. Enjoy your expansive, COMPLETELY WALLED LOT offering a large paved side yard with RV gate and custom detached garage! You have to see this home to appreciate all it has to offer! Situated across the street from one of Sun City's many golf courses. Come make Sun City your home!

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7309 N 6th Way Phoenix, AZ 85020

$514,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,700 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6680874

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

This meticulously maintained single-level townhouse offers effortless indoor and outdoor living, perfect for quality family time and entertaining. Absolutely move-in ready, boasting features such as an owned alarm system, updated bathrooms with granite counters, water softener, ext paint done in 2023, 5-year roof warranty, lifetime warranty on windows & 2-car garage. Surrounded by lush greenery, it's situated near shopping, dining, schools, hiking trails, and freeways, all within the sought-after Madison school district. Upon entering, you're welcomed by the inviting ambiance of a cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings, & an 8-foot Anderson Patio Door that floods the spaces with natural light.

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7262 E Ivyglen Street Mesa, AZ 85207

New

$513,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,522 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6703935

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Discover your dream home in this highly sought-after 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom sanctuary nestled in the perfect location. Boasting a single-level layout, this move-in ready abode welcomes you with fresh carpet and paint, offering a canvas ready for your personal touch. Say goodbye to HOA fees and revel in the freedom of homeownership without restrictions. With schools, shops, parks, and the convenience of the 202 just moments away, every essential is within reach. Whether you're seeking tranquility or vibrant community life, this residence caters to your lifestyle desires. Step into spacious living areas flooded with natural light, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. The well-appointed kitchen beckons with modern amenities, making culinary adventures a joy. Retreat to the serene bedrooms for restful nights, each offering ample space and comfort. Outside, a private backyard oasis awaits, ready for al fresco dining or peaceful moments amidst nature's embrace. With no shortage of charm and functionality, this home is an idyllic haven for families, professionals, or anyone craving the quintessential suburban lifestyle. Seize the opportunity to make this gem yours and embark on a new chapter of effortless living. Don't miss out on the chance to call this prime property home sweet home. Let this residence become the backdrop to your fondest memories.

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5606 W Carson Road Laveen, AZ 85339

$513,000

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,098 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6687263

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

You'll LOVE this magnificent gated two-story home now available! This beauty flaunts striking stone accents, a 3-car garage, and a well-maintained front yard with trees. The inviting interior highlights a well-sized living/dining room, tall ceilings, a soothing palette, tile floorin, in all the right places, & bountiful natural light. The sun-filled open layout has an entertainment niche, a warm fireplace, & sliding glass doors to the backyard. Gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with a gas cooktop, wall ovens, recessed lighting, granite counters, a pantry, a bright breakfast nook, & an island with a breakfast bar. Discover a sizable loft upstairs ideal for a hobby space. Double doors open to the grand main suite, offering balcony access, a full ensuite with dual vanities, & a walk-in closet. Relax on the airy balcony or under the covered patio in the backyard while drinking your favorite beverage! This incredible opportunity awaits you!

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