Sellers go through a lot of trouble making sure their homes are sparkling clean before an open house. Open houses can attract hundreds of people—and twice that number of feet, so some sellers want to reduce the chance of floor damage in their homes by asking that everyone remove their shoes. With tons of people coming and going, it’s possible one or more might ding up a hardwood floor with heavy boots or high heels. When it snows, there’s salt. The same substance that provides traction on slick surfaces can act like sandpaper on hardwood or laminate flooring. Since there’s not necessarily anyone to clean up after guests, tracked-in water can create a falling hazard. It also dirties up carpets. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that if you’re a seller, asking buyers to make an effort that’s out of the ordinary carries a risk. Some buyers feel uncomfortable taking off their shoes to show dirty or torn-up socks. Others might simply feel offended by the idea of their shoes being too dirty for admittance. So, make the no-shoe rule as convenient as possible. Check out below to see what sold in Chase Farms in March 2016:
21662 Chase, Novi: 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, 3,055 sq. feet, 2 car garage, Sold Price: $460,000
Chase Farms Home Sold
March 2016
21156 Wheaton Lane, Novi: 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, 3,525 sq. feet, 3 car garage, Sold Price: $480,000
Chase Farms Home Sold
March 2016
You don’t want buyers forming a line or bumping into one another to get their shoes on or off. If you have a tiny mudroom, consider setting up some chairs in a larger area in the adjacent room. For more information on Chase Farms, or similar Northville or Novi neighborhoods such as Cascades of Northville, Brooklane Ridge and Kirkway Estates, contact The DiMora Team today at 248-505-7728 or jim@dimora.com.