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Making a Good First Impression
When it’s time to sell your home, you have only one chance to make a good first impression! The following advise will help you make the most of your home’s aesthetic qualities, and at the same time, help reduce the sale time.
Remember, if buyers have to choose between two similar homes that cost about the same, the one in good shape will sell much faster.
The Exterior
The way your home is viewed from the outside is very important. An inviting exterior will attract buyers encouraging them to visit inside the home. Your lawn should be well maintained and, during the winter months, keep photos of the exterior on hand to help visitors visualize the yard’s appearance during the summer. Cleanliness is essential, so a cleared entrance and clean windows will also make a world of difference.
The Interior
Inside, neatness is key. Clean the house from top to bottom and get rid of all unnecessary items. Remove any old furniture obstructing hallways or cluttering up rooms. Unclutter your home as much as possible so visitors don’t feel cramped.
Examine each room very carefully and decide which ones might benefit from a new coat of paint. Freshly painted properties often sell for more. Remember though that dark colors won’t encourage sales. You might want to paint in brighter, more appealing neutral tones. Your carpet’s appearance can also be a determining factor. If you can’t replace them, having them cleaned will help give an impression of freshness from one room to the next.
The kitchen and bathroom must be absolutely immaculate. Take the time to clean all appliances and faucets, as well as the bathtub, the toilet and the sink. Unclutter the countertops and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink or towels around the bathtub. Give buyers a chance to visualize all storage possibilities.
Throughout your home, fix leaking faucets, defective door handles, drawers, and cupboard doors that don’t close properly, etc. Replace burnt light bulbs and yellow switch plates. Most of these minor repairs are relatively inexpensive and will help visitors form a positive opinion of your home.
Creating Ambiance
Your home must be well lit. During the day, keep the curtains open and turn lights on it the evening. If necessary, add lamps in dark corners. Make sure your home is well- ventilated so that visitors are not turned off by strong smells such as incense or spicy food.
It’s important to be discrete when potential buyers are visiting. Leave your agent alone with the client. It will be easier to enhance your home’s strong points and the visitor will be able to voice comments and impressions freely.
It’s essential to consider buyers’ points of view. How will they feel when they first walk in? Customized “Home Staging” services are available. The advice you receive can help accentuate your home by highlighting its best features. We can recommend “Home Staging” professionals that will be happy to advise you. When it comes to selling your home don’t leave anything to chance…
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