What do you look at when inspecting a house at an open house?

[Raupe]

So I'm guessing people look at things like, the walk in pantry, linen cupboard, laundry cupboard? Toy cupboard in loungeroom? Bathroom cupboards? Cupboards in rooms? What do people normally inspect? I'm guessing the kitchen cupboards aren't really going to be looked in, I mean, who looks in all of them? (tell me, please, there isn't anyone who looks through ALL cupboards?)

I reckon they will only look into those cupboards that are permanent fixtures and will be sold (such as walk-in pantry, built in storage under stairs etc) I personally would never look into someone's wardrobe -built in or not. I think that's too private. But then not everyone is like me .

I would suggest baking some cookies or brewing some coffee prior to inspection. That way the house smells nice. Also buy some flowers for the living room etc. Beautiful flowers in the front yard are always good - gives a great first impression. You can buy "potted colour" (pansies, petunias, etc) that are super-cheap and already flowering. Just pop them into the ground and voilÃ* - garden looks gorgeous. We do the same when we have our rental inspections. For just $10 both my front and rear yard are blooming and oh so pretty!
HTH

Edit: Just an after-thought. Don't MAKE the cookies on the day (too much stress cleaning it up with kids around), prepare the dough a couple of days/weeks before, freeze it and then bake it on the day. Much easier!!