As 2011 draws to a close, your REVStaffing virtual assistants want you to know that we’re fully prepared to help make 2012 your best year ever!
We’ve been thinking about how valuable your time is, which led to thoughts of all of the distressed properties currently on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if every home you were scheduled to show looked, smelled and just “felt” like it was ready to jump off the market? Too often, our clients find themselves using crucial time doing lots of prep work just to get a property ready to show. Dust, dirt, and grime have a way of showcasing themselves at the worst possible time, especially if a home has been unoccupied for any length of time.
But even if you’re lucky, and the home you’re showing looks good, there are a few small things you can do to make the environment even more attractive. Put yourself in a different mindset, and consider these possibilities:
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Bring along a package of soft cookies from the grocery. Open the package and microwave it for about a minute on HIGH, then open the oven door. The smell of “fresh-baked” cookies will permeate the air.
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Grab an inexpensive vase and a small bunch of fresh flowers to place in plain sight on a counter or tabletop. The visual appeal is undeniable, and the sight of fresh flowers has been shown to be a positive lift!
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Back to the microwave (this also works on the stove top with a small and inconspicuous saucepan). Dump a mound of cinnamon into the bowl or pan and fill ¾ of the way with tap water – no stirring necessary. If you’re using the microwave, nuke the combination for about 3 minutes; if you’re using a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil then drop to a simmer. Either route makes the air throughout the home smell as though something unidentifiable but wonderful has been (or is) baking.
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Carry a soft-pack of window wipes and a “magic eraser” sponge. Any unsightly smudges can be quickly and easily removed within seconds.
We here at REV Staffing wish each and every one of you a fantastic New Year’s weekend!Even if you’re thinking, “Great ideas! But I don’t have time to do this stuff; my schedule is crammed as it is!,”start your new year right – send us an email or give us a call for a free needs analysis. We’ll be happy to discuss ALL of your unique residential and commercial real estate business needs; ask how we can give your business a LIFT! Be sure to visit our website, and “like” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RevstaffingVAs.
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