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Jon Hegreness · REALTOR · Associate Broker

Howe Realty
Learn · Selling Your Home

Preparing for Showings When Selling Your Phoenix Home

North Valley showings are a buyer test drive. Make it easy for them to imagine living there, and secure valuables before anyone walks in.

Make every showing easy to say yes to. And secure your valuables first.

A showing is a buyer test-driving your home. Your job is to make it effortless for them to imagine living there, and to protect yourself while strangers walk through.

Get the home showing-ready

Keep it in photo-ready condition: clean, decluttered, surfaces clear, lights on, blinds open.

Make it easy to access on short notice. The more available your home is, the more buyers see it.

Set the scene: comfortable temperature, fresh and neutral air, soft lights on, blinds open for natural light.

Secure your valuables before anyone walks in

This is the one people forget. Before showings begin, lock away or remove anything valuable or sensitive:

Jewelry, cash, watches, and small valuables.

Prescription medications, which are a common target.

Firearms, secured and stored properly.

Personal documents, mail, checkbooks, and anything with account numbers or your identity.

Spare keys and garage remotes.

Treat every showing as strangers in your home, because that is what it is. When you list with me, showings run through a controlled process and my team manages access, but the valuables rule always applies.

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Common questions

Should I leave lights on during showings?
Yes. Bright, welcoming rooms photograph and show better. Match bulb temperature where you can.
What should I do with prescription medications during showings?
Lock them away. Medications are a common theft target during open houses and showings.
How much notice will I get for a showing?
Notice varies by contract and your preferences. More flexibility usually means more showings and more offers.

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