When you sell your home, the process can be especially trying, especially if the home isn’t selling. Selling a home involves a top-notch presentation, which is one of the key factors that can determine how well the home will show to a potential buyer and if it will impress them enough to make an offer. Although this may sound a bit snooty, a stellar presentation is a way of life in the world of real estate. Buyers in today’s market look online first and the way your home is pictured could determine if it will even be shown the FIRST time.
If the property you are selling comes with a garage, you’ll need to go through your garage before you sell your home and rid it of the junk no longer needed. Chances are that you store things in your garage,
which can easily pile up over time before you realize it. If your garage is in a less than presentable condition, you’ll obviously want to clean it out. Buyers look for homes that are well kept and if there is a garage full of un-needed things and oil on the floor it will not look like you are or have been taking care of the property.
Most homes have something truly wonderful about them that encompasses that particular homes selling quality and helps your home stand out from the rest. You should always do your best to highlight the best features of the home, instead of just hoping that the buyer will see them without help. The ideal way to bring out the best features of a home is to use the proper lighting and showcase the area of interest.
If your home is clean, use the lighting to bring out the best features of the home, and ensure that they stand out to a buyer and a buyer’s agent.
When a potential buyer first pulls up to your home; the first thing he will see is your lawn and the exterior paint. If your lawn is trimmed and well taken care of, and the home has a nice paint job, they will get a good impression right off the bat. If your lawn is a wreck or the paint is peeling from the front of your house, they may stress this to their agent and just immediately pull away. To give the best impression to the buyer, you should put some thought into how things look. You can always plant flowers around the walkway and throughout the yard, which will look great to a potential buyer and always make sure your home is not in immediate need of anything majorly noticeable. Again, a buyer wants to see a well-maintained house!
Also, try to make sure that the entrance into your home is inviting. The front door should be in great shape, as well as the entry area into the home being free of debris, bugs, and shoes. You can add some plants, a welcome mat and wreath to ensure that your buyer gets a good first impression. When the buyer walks through the entryway into your home, you should make sure that the view he or she has at that time is the very best it can be. If there is a beautiful view behind the curtain, make SURE it is OPEN! Your greatest accomplishment when showing your home is the WOW factor to help the buyers remember YOUR home instead of another they saw before or after. This is so important.
Always know that it may take some time to sell your home. These days, homes can sit on the market for months at a time before they actually sell, even if they are shown often. If you are having trouble selling
your home, you can always reduce the price or simply go back to the basics of the items discussed in this article. Eventually, your home will sell but the single most important issue is generally price. If the price is right….you will get offers. If it is too high, it scares buyers away. Selling can be quick if the property is in a Seller’s market but usually it takes a while to get a good offer. Be patient and keep it clean!