Norris Lake, TN — Having your lake house ready for open house viewings at all times will save you from last minute cleaning sprees and potential lost offers because of sloppy housekeeping.

Use these tips and ideas to ensure a perfect first impression for your vacation home for sale.

Preparing for an Open House

It's important to create the proper atmosphere that helps home buyers envision themselves living in your vacation home. Remember the majority of potential home buyers looking for lake homes on Norris Lake are from out of state, so that first impression is very important! They may be in for the weekend and will not return unless it's worth it! Norris Lake is also seasonal. Be sure to pick the best months when the lake levels are highest.

1. Home Staging

Preparing your lake house for sale on Norris Lake is beyond decorating and cleaning. Home Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner and inviting to home buyers. It's all about the small details that highlight your home's best features.

2. Brighten the Room

Make sure the lighting in the room is adequate. Turn on all the main interior and exterior lights and open drapes and blinds. Light filled rooms are always appealing and bring attention to your home's details.

3. Spark the buyer's imagination

Make your visitors feel welcome. Setup fresh flowers, light scented candles and provide refreshments and snacks to keep people at your open house longer. If you have pets put them in a fenced yard or have friends look after them.