Buyers Hear What They See?  Tips for Sellers!  When I was a young girl, one of the first teen idols I remembr was Bobby Darin.  Recently we watched the movie "Beyond The Sea" telling his life story .  At the end of the movie, in an effort to console Bobby, the actress that played his wife Sandra Dee tells Bobby (played by Kevin Spacey) "people only hear what they see".  On that note Bobby gives the performance of his life to a Las Vegas audience.

I thought how profound those words were and how they apply so well to Buyers and Sellers in the real estate market.  When we are out with Buyers showing Homes, it doesn't matter what the words in a listing say or how nice the pictures on the Multiple Listing Service look.  Buyers will only hear what they see when they enter the home.  To that end, we say "Sellers Take Note"!  Consider those words when preparing your home for sale.  Note the following tips to make your home more appealing to Buyers so they See what they Hear:

• First Show them the Door - by this we mean make sure your first impression makes your Buyers want to come in.  If the door needs paint, windex or repair, do it now.  There is only one chance to make a First Impression!
• Before coming in, check out the Landscaping. Plant, mow or trim to spruce it up. 
• Outdoor Stoops, Decks, Porches and Railings should be clean and safe.
• Once they enter your home, Keep It Simple and uncluttered.  Eliminate personal photos so the Buyers can picture themselves in your home.
• Paint is the most inexpensive fix-up of all.  Take care to keep the colors neutral.
• Clean like the white glove is coming.  Most Buyers are attracted by a clean home because it tells the Buyer that the home has been maintained. 

So remember what Sandra Dee told Bobby Darin, "people only hear what they see" and keep that in mind.  Buyers Hear What They See so follow our Tips for Sellers and watch how fast your home sells! 

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