Las Vegas Real Estate Talk!

sweet_mayhem · Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 42

here are some tips if you plan to have an open house...

http://www.oliviasellsvegas.com/Results.tpl?rnd=2361&cart=3AA4141C-0424-4FD6-B82D-55346B2037C4&category=10&subcat=1046&startat=1

kelkat · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 98

I liked some of the suggestions, but I didn't agree with them all.

I would definitely get rid of the pets for the day, even if it means taking them to your vet. And make sure your closets are clean and thinned out!
New mulch in the flower beds will help hide any imperfections.

The main two I disagree with is putting water on the lawn ( I would think it would set up people tracking stuff through the house) and the place mat. If you are going to do the place mat, make it simple and nice.

eerie · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 185

Also - turn on all your ceiling fans. That's always a good tip.

The rest is often common sense - but make sure there are no odors in the house.

LeighA · Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 64

Just curious...why turn the ceiling fans on?

kelkat · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 98

I haven't heard the ceiling fan thing either. I would think it might be a catch 22. It could cause a breeze that would disinterest some buyers. Then again, it could make some buyers think "wow! this is great." You might just point out the fans and let them turn them on if they want (make sure there is NO dust or it will fly everywhere).

eerie · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 185

Well, I'm think about hot climates - like the deep south and Las Vegas, when I say turn on ceiling fans.

It's a definite plus to have them in every room.

LyricB · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 63

Personally, I would think ceiling fans would be a distracting presence, as if the sellers are trying to hide how hot the place is or something.

eerie · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 185

No, as cheap as ceiling fans are, they are something everyone wants in a hot climate.

And on reverse, they blow hot air down from the ceiling, in houses with high ceilings.

SeeMe · Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 49

Ceiling fans are a good idea. The more people that are in a house, the warmer it is. It's better for people to be cold than hot.

LyricB · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 63

The house we wound up buying was very impressive during the open house. The sellers had soft music playing and vanilla-scented candles. Very nice ambience.