Hey there, folks! So, I’m in the process of selling my house and I remembered this cool tip I once saw on social media about making a house binder for potential buyers. I thought, why not give it a shot? So, before putting my house on the market, I whipped up this super detailed binder filled with all sorts of useful info. I left it right on the counter during showings and open houses.
I went all out, guys. I included manuals for all the appliances I had, and for the ones I didn’t have physical copies of, I just downloaded and printed them off the internet. I even threw in the paint colors I used, including the brand and finish. Oh, and let’s not forget about the receipts and screenshots for every little thing I had bought for the house – from light fixtures to door locks.
And that’s not all, I dug up my Amazon orders and printed out screenshots of stuff like the HVAC filters I use, the deck stain I swear by, and even the type of grass seed that keeps my lawn looking lush. I included invoices from the trash company, details about the plants in my garden, care instructions for the greenery, and even the order numbers for the parts I replaced on my oven. I mean, I went all in, guys. The binder ended up being like 30 pages long!
Now, was all that info absolutely necessary? Probably not. But get this – when I chatted with my agent, she mentioned that a few offers actually mentioned the binder. They appreciated the effort and it made them think, “Hey, these previous owners were on top of things!” Little did they know, it only took me about an hour to print all that stuff out. But hey, it seemed to make a real impact!
So, I just wanted to share this nifty tip with you all. Have any of you ever tried making a house binder for showings or open houses? It might just be the little extra touch that sets your place apart and shows potential buyers that you’re one organized homeowner. Give it a go and see how it works out for you! Cheers to helpful house-selling hacks!