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Minor
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Nothing turns off buyers more than simple things that are
neglected. If simple things are neglected, it
follows that more important things could also be in bad
condition. A neglected house shouts " we don't
seem to care", so you won't get your best price, no matter how much you think it's worth.
Cleaning: ( this includes getting rid of pet odors etc ).
It's a good idea to get rid of
old and bulky furniture, too. I creates a feeling of
spaciousness, which buyers like. This especially
applies to bathrooms and kitchens.
Let light into the home by opening shades.
Use color and lighting to
accent your home's best features. Flowers, for
example, are great, and they add a nice fragrance, too.
Fresh paint where needed is also helpful.
Avoid eccentricities.
Most buyers have middle of the road tastes, and they
don't have good imaginations. Such things as odd
colors on the walls or bizarre decor are likely to turn people
off.
Have some pictures of your home in
other seasons.
Pictures help buyers a lot, especially if
your home is for sale in late Fall or winter, when there's no
color and the garden is colorless.
Always draw attention to your property's best
features.
This could be a fantastic view, a large porch or deck,
fireplace with den, jacuzzi, or any number of other things that
make your property special.
No home is perfect, so you have to emphasize the positive, and
reduce the impact of the negative.
Making your home available to show
is so very important !
It almost seems silly to mention this, but a surprising number
of sellers are difficult to reach, can't find the time to let
brokers in, don't plow their driveways, and so on.
If you really want to sell , make sure your property can be shown often
and with ease.
Give your property some "curb appeal".
You know what they
say about "first impressions". A lot of buyers
can't overcome the initial appearance of a home and don't even
want to go inside. Clean up the outside and invest
in some shrubs or flowers. Mow the grass often or
shovel the walk. Do anything you can to make your
property inviting.
See our
tips for sellers
page for more information.
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