Open House!

Today was our first open house!  Showings had slowed down some, but it was kind of a relief in some ways.  We had four showings in about a week and a half, all of which were positive with some picky comments.  Everyone says they love the house and that it is so charming, but one person preferred a ranch (then why look at a capecod?) and another person wanted a larger kitchen.

Anyway, we had to be out of the house for two hours today.  I spent the morning tidying up.  With a toddler, there are so many things that I have to wait until the last minute to do, like vacuum or pick up all of the toys.  If I do put the toys up even a little early, this happens.

Somehow, it all gets done with time to spare, and we play in the front yard until the realtor arrives.  I left a little note for the people seeing the house.  You know, just to give them that cozy feeling.  :)

During our two-hour outing, we got some lunch.  Then we headed to Mister Goodies for the first time of the season.  Last year, we couldn't give any icecream to Eliot.  This year, though, I am excited to share some soft serve with him.  He was cautious at first, but then really seemed to enjoy it.

We returned to the house just a couple of minutes early to wait in the driveway--someone was inside looking still.  After the lady left, the realtor told us that we had a really great turn out.  Seven groups of people came by.  While three were neighbors, two of the three said they were looking for friends.  A likely story and excuse to snoop in a neighbor's house, I know, but they gave details about the friends, so I mostly believe them.  The four groups that weren't neighbors all said the usual--the house is charming, has nice paint colors, and a great layout.  All good things!  So, while we don't have an offer tonight necessarily, we have quite a few potential buyers.  They might want to think about it and look around more, but, hey, it all takes time.