5 top tips for showing your house

1. Have the right attitude
   You need to convince yourself that the person/people standing in front of you are going to buy your house. Offer them a drink like you would any guest to your house. Not dinner though... that might come across as a bit desperate. Oh, and make sure you know who's coming and try not to get their name wrong.
2. Presentation is paramount
   Give the walls a lick of paint and clear out all the clutter. It's hard for a prospective buyer to visualise all their things in the house when it's cramped with all your things. 
3. Smell you later...
   Sticking a Glade plugin in every socket in the house is going to give your prospective buyers a headache. And it might make them think you're trying to hide something. Try baking some bread or brewing some coffee. These smells are a lot more natural and inviting and won't leave your visitor feeling like they've spent the last half hour in Body Shop.
4. Give them space
   You can give your visitors a guided tour, of course. But don't follow them around for the whole visit. They need to be able to feel as though they've had a proper look and haven't had you breathing down their neck. If there are any obvious problems with the house, point them out. You'll appear more open and honest.
5. Be honest
   Even the smallest white lie could snowball and leave your prospective buyer doubting the truth in everything else you've said. So, be honest and friendly... you don't have to point out all the tiny imperfections though. You are trying to sell your house after all!