Saturday, July 23, 2011

Official Google Blog: Microsoft’s Bing uses Google search results—and denies it

Official Google Blog: Microsoft’s Bing uses Google search results—and denies it

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Sellers Must Create A Welcoming Home

Do you know how to play the part of a gracious host? Most potential buyers are looking to feel at home while viewing various houses, so make sure that you provide a more than adequate welcome.Even though you may have spent numerous hours staging your home, it is crucial that you not act like an over zealous home owner when probable buyers come to visit. One of the worst things that you can do is to ask a buyer to remove their shoes upon entering your home. You may cringe at the thought of a stranger walking across your newly cleaned carpets, but buyers will immediately feel at ease if you do not start setting certain house rules the moment that they walk in the door. Likewise, make sure that your home is perfectly comfortable for all that walk through the door.


If your heating bill has been extremely high lately, and you and your family are used to wearing sweaters,javascript:void(0)
Lưu dưới dạng Bản nháp you will want to make sure that the temperature is comfortable during your open house; even if that means turning up the heat. There is nothing that will drive potential buyers from a home quicker than cold temperatures. Conversely, if it happens to be hot outside make sure that it is cool inside. If you do not have central air conditioning, turn on all the fans in your home, and open those windows.

Next, play with the senses a bit. Go ahead and light a fire in the fireplace; turn on some low, soft, music; allow any water fountains to flow; make your home as relaxing as possible. Also, most people will tell you to create a certain scent within your home, but make sure that this scent is not overpowering. For home buyers that have allergies, walking into a home filled with a potpourri of flowers is akin to burying their noses inside of an allergen field. When it comes to scent, less is certainly more.

Lastly, allow your visitors to touch. Humans love to touch desirable objects, so find the softest chenille throws; the cosiest woollen blankets; and the most irresistible bed sheets. Allowing your guests to touch each item within your home will enable them to desire the home itself. Try not to cringe when children reach out and swipe your antique throws, and smile instead. Really, showcasing your home is all about playing with sense and emotion. Just remember to keep things comfortable, and avoid being overly demanding. Playing the part of a gracious host is half the battle when it comes to selling your home.