What NOT to do - Part 2!

2. DON'T HAVE FRIED FISH FOR LUNCH

Last summer on a visit to some homes in the "central" part of Toronto, my client was eagerly anticipating a look at a certain bungalow. It was in the area she wanted to live in and well within her price range.

Our appointment was around the lunch hour and I was surprised to see that one of the sellers was present to greet us on the front porch. After formalities were exchanged, she let us enter her home.

We were greeted with the most wonderful aroma of freshly fried fish! OMG! We survived the tour of the property relatively unscathed. Except that our clothes, we noticed later, still smelled like catch of the day.

So when it comes time to sell your home - no fried fish - no cooking at all!!!

If anything - bake some cookies or bread and fill your home with aromas of shortbread or chocolate chip cookies!

What NOT to do when selling your home!

In my travels around the city exploring properties with clients, I have come across some homes and situations which make me wonder:

Does this person really want to sell their home?

Here's my all time favourite.


1. DON'T HAVE SEX WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING SOMEONE TO SHOW YOUR HOME


Last fall, I was showing Gail a condo in the downtown core. For some reason, I had thought that the appointment was confirmed. I proceeded to the security desk and informed them I had appointment and they promptly gave me the key for the unit. We went upstairs - I knocked on the door as I normally would, and then unlocked the door.


Much to my surprise, the owner and his girlfriend were on the living couch in the throes of passion as I walked in. In a fit of panic, I quickly turned to leave and nearly tackled Gail who was following closely on my heels. We were in hysterics as we raced back to the elevator to regroup.


So if you're serious about selling your home - don't be home when a prospective buyer comes to visit - let alone be..........