How to Get Gold Star Feedback for Your Homes Showings

Feedback from your potential buyers is important and although you may not always like what you hear, getting feedback at all is a Gold Star in my book.  My job as your real estate professional is to follow up with the prospective buyers agent and ask for feedback.  Often times I will use an online showing request though the MLS which sends a feedback request automatically. Sometimes I will need to speak to the buyers agent before allowing them to go show your home and it all depends on the instructions you give me on handling your appointments. This is something we discuss at our listing appointment so I have a clear understanding of how you want me to work for you. 

In any event, feedback on your homes showings is requested and it is my job to make sure we get a response from the buyers agent one way or the other.  Whether or not you home receives a Gold Star from the buyer is completely in your hands. Unfortunately I cannot do certain things before every home sowing and it is up to you to help out with this.

Simple Ways to Get That Gold Star Review

• It's Florida. It's Hot. Turn down your homes air conditioning system to a cool 75 degrees. If a home is hot the buyers don't like to stay long and may not even look at the entire home.
• Smells can be a deterrent and if you have pets you will want to address any odors. I have 2 dogs and they are family but your buyer may not like pets or may be allergic. Give your surfaces a dust and open a neutral scented air freshener. 
• Clear your surfaces and counter tops of unnecessary items. You want the buyer looking at your kitchen and not be distracted by your toaster, mixer or mail. I suggest that while your home is on the market keep a basket on your kitchen counter for your mail so you can easily tuck it away when you have showings. 
• Curb appeal is your homes first impression so you will want your lawn neat and flower beds free of weeds. Lay out a new welcome mat and keep the entrance to the home free of pesky cobwebs and dirt. The idea is to make the buyer want to go inside with positive attitude.
• Music. Everyone likes music. Set your homes stereo system to a contemporary station and leave the volume down low. 

You want your buyers to have a welcome feeling while in your home. If you prepare your home as if a guest was coming for dinner, you should be ok with the buyer and earn that Gold Star which can lead to a Golden Offer on your home.  I am your local real estate expert in Port Richey and New Port Richey Florida and I am here to assist you in any way I can. Contact me online with any equations you want answered.