Whether it is a sunny day or after dark, turn on many lights throughout the house. While your home is for sale, it may be necessary to temporarily avoid cooking certain foods. Strong smelling foods may be offensive to a prospective buyer. Check the entire house for any musty or distasteful odors. All stereos, television sets, radios, and record players should be turned off while the home is being shown.
Many homeowners feel that soft background music enhances the sale.
Any noises may tend to distract the potential buyers from concentrating on the features of your home. Many homeowners feel that they should personally conduct a tour of their home for both the Realtor and his or her customers. This will make them feel uncomfortable and anxious to escape as soon as they can. Although Realtors don't know all the features of your home as well as you do, they do know the personality and needs of their customers. Excuse yourself and be available for questions.