Showing your home can be the most stressful part of the sales process. It’s hard enough having strangers constantly walking through your personal living space. When you combine that with the stress of selling your home in general, it can become a lot to handle.

The good news is that with a little creativity and strategy, you can limit the burden on your family. Better yet, you’ll be able to maximize the chances of getting a great offer at the same time. Other than making your home available, this part of the sales process should be managed completely by your agent.

Open houses are one of the “bread and butter” marketing tools in a real estate agent’s belt. Recent advancements in technology and internet services have made it easier than ever for home sellers (and their agents) to connect with home buyers.

[Read more…]