10 11 Ways to Bump Your Home to the Top of a Buyer’s List
This list is in order of what’s important in the long term, but if you read it from the bottom up, you’ll get a better idea of what usually influences buyers most strongly to take that all-important initial look, go on to a longer look and more detailed look, and finally, to decide to make an offer.
11. No major building issues (foundation, siding, roof, driveway, walkway get thumbs up)
10. All mechanicals in good working order (paperwork to show regular check-ups completed)
9. No major interior issues (windows, doors, walls, flooring, carpeting get thumbs up)
8. Interior features highlighted (focal point established, spaciousness/coziness played up)
7. Each room looks fresh and updated (cleaned, repainted, newer light fixtures)
6. The artwork has broad appeal (no personal photos, children’s art, bowling trophies)
5. An appropriate feeling of home, not hotel (not so neutral that the space feels sterile)
4. Each room captures a light, airy feeling (curtains open, lights on)
3. The entrance creates a strong desire to see more of the home (inviting, uncluttered)
2. Curb appeal establishes the feeling of a well-kept dream of a home (plants/shrubs/trees beautiful in all seasons, walkway tidy/in good repair).
1. Within the buyer’s price range and desired location.
10 11 Ways to Bump Your Home to the Top of a Buyer’s List
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